Zach Worden

Zach Worden is a writer for Just Baseball and an associate editor at Sportsnet.ca. Zach played baseball collegiately north of the border at the University of Calgary and Centennial College while pursing a pair of degrees in journalism.

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LAKELAND, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Curtis Mead #25 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 12, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)

Curtis Mead Could be the Rays' Next Big Thing

Jose Quintana #62 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field.

Top Five Veteran Starters Left Unsigned with Camps Now Open

Grayson Rodriguez of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch during his Major League debut against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Five Players Who Could Make Their First All-Star Game in 2025

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 21: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets at Citi Field

Which Teams Will Spend for Starting Pitching in 2025?

Blake Snell of the San Francisco Giants throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Who’s the Better Free Agent: Max Fried or Blake Snell?

Willy Adames and Gary Sanchez of the Milwaukee Brewers will once again compete in the MLB playoffs in 2024.

The Battle for First-Round Byes Is Coming Down to the Wire

Blake Snell of the San Francisco Giants throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Will Free Agency Be Better to Blake Snell in 2025?

Jorge Soler of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park.

The Last Time the Braves Were This Vulnerable, They Won it All

Erick Fedde #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch during the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Did the Cardinals Do Enough to Hang in the Wild Card Race?

What Do the Cardinals Need to Add to Make a Run?

What Do the Cardinals Need to Add to Make a Run?

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the second inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.

Three Trades the Guardians Can Make If They Want To Go All-In

Josh Naylor

Revisiting the Trade That Sent Josh Naylor to the Guardians

Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians makes our power rankings list for the first time this year.

Emmanuel Clase Is Leading the Best Bullpen in Baseball

David Fry

Unlikely All-Star: David Fry Is Integral to Guardians Strong Start

How Walks are Leading These Five Teams to Losses

How Walks are Leading These Five Teams to Losses

Ranking the 10 MLB Shortstops 25 or Younger

Ranking the 10 MLB Shortstops 25 or Younger

CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park.

CJ Abrams is Taking the Leap for the Washington Nationals

Frankie Montas of the Cincinnati Reds takes the field during a game against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park.

5 Under the Radar Free Agents Who Are Off to Fast Starts

Atlanta Braves 2024 Season Preview

Atlanta Braves 2024 Season Preview

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish stands in the dugout during the Washington Nationals versus the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Five Players Who Could Make Their All-Star Debut in 2024

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the World Series at Chase Field.

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

St. Louis Cardinals Offseason Outlook for 2023-24 Free Agency

St. Louis Cardinals Offseason Outlook for 2023-24 Free Agency

Jose Ramirez

Cleveland Guardians Offseason Outlook for 2023-24 Free Agency

Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts

After a Slow Start, the Los Angeles Dodgers Are a Juggernaut Again