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Who will win Rookie of the Year in '25? We polled baseball execs

Last year wasn’t quite as successful as a majority of those polled picked Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the National League and Evan Carter won the vote in the American League. To their credit, Paul Skenes, the actual 2024 winner, and third-place finisher Jackson Chourio did get votes. Over in the American League, Wyatt Langford received votes […]

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Who will win Rookie of the Year in '25? We polled baseball execs

Last year wasn’t quite as successful as a majority of those polled picked Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the National League and Evan Carter won the vote in the American League. To their credit, Paul Skenes, the actual 2024 winner, and third-place finisher Jackson Chourio did get votes. Over in the American League, Wyatt Langford received votes in the poll and the eventual voting, even if he finished a distant seventh to winner Luis Gil.
Just how good are executives across Major League Baseball at predicting the future? That’s what we aim to find out in our annual MLB Pipeline Poll. Two years ago, they were on the money, choosing Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson to win Rookie of the Year honors in 2023.
Will Roki Sasaki be the favorite to win Rookie of the Year in 2025 regardless of who signs him?
Lawlar missed most of the 2024 season, but did post an OPS of .899 in the Minors over 23 games. Still just 22, he needs to stay healthy and given a long-term opportunity to show what he can do in Arizona.
Those who singled out Chandler were likely looking at what Paul Skenes did last year. Even if Chandler starts the year in Triple-A (like Skenes did), he should pitch his way into enough meaningful innings to warrant conversation. The Pirates trading away Luis L. Ortiz in the Spencer Horwitz deal could have opened the door even more.
Campbell was MLB Pipeline’s hitting and breakout prospect of the year and finished with a .997 OPS. He might have a clearer path to the big league lineup because the Red Sox need a second baseman and right-handed hitting.
Yes: 79.2 pct
No: 20.8 pct
Who is going to win the rookie hardware in 2025? There is no clear-cut favorite in the American League, but there appears to be one in the NL, though the expected signing of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki should vault him to the top of the frontrunners list in whichever league he lands.
Jobe, who tied Anthony for the most votes, got his feet wet late last year and then got thrown into the very hot postseason fire. He’s ready for a shot at the Tigers’ rotation. If Domínguez hadn’t gotten hurt, he probably wouldn’t be in this conversation anymore at this point. Mayo doesn’t have a clear path to a spot in the O’s lineup, but his power potential should be unleashed in the AL East full-time soon. Wilson also would have graduated if he hadn’t gotten hurt, but he should be given every opportunity to be the A’s regular shortstop in 2025.
We asked front office officials, from general managers to members of scouting, player development and analytics departments, a vast array of questions in this year’s survey. We received responses from all 30 organizations in the hopes of providing as large a cross-section of opinion as possible. Answers on many topics will be discussed in a week-long series, starting with their collective take on who will be the 2025 Rookie of the Year winners.
The main issue, of course, is we don’t know yet which league he’ll call home, and we’ll have more on that as the series continues. For now, the one conclusion is that wherever he goes, he’ll immediately be installed as a favorite to win some hardware for his rookie season.
Four of the players on the “leaderboard” have gotten some big league experience, with the expectation that they’re going to stick — assuming health — in 2025. The two newcomers are the two members of the Red Sox organization on the list. Both Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell made it to Triple-A last year and are very much knocking on the door. The Red Sox outfield is pretty full at present, but there clearly is some sentiment that the organization will make room for Anthony’s bat after he finished the 2024 season with a combined .894 OPS at age 20.
Dylan Crews, OF, Nationals, 50 pct
Matt Shaw, 3B, Cubs, 18.8 pct
Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pirates, 10.4 pct
Jordan Lawlar, SS, D-backs, 6.3 pct
Also received votes: Dalton Rushing, C/OF, Dodgers; Thomas Saggese, INF, Cardinals
Roman Anthony, OF, Red Sox, 19.1 pct
Jackson Jobe, RHP, Tigers, 19.1 pct
Jasson Domínguez, OF, Yankees, 17 pct
Coby Mayo, 3B/1B, Orioles, 14.9 pct
Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF/SS, Red Sox, 8.5 pct
Jacob Wilson, SS, A’s, 8.5 pct
Also received votes: Jac Caglianone, 1B, Royals; Nick Kurtz, 1B, A’s; Kumar Rocker, RHP, Rangers; Kyle Teel, C, White Sox
When the Cubs traded Isaac Paredes to the Astros, it made it seem much more likely that Shaw will get the chance to start at the hot corner in Chicago. The 2023 first-round pick made it to Triple-A in 2024, finishing with 21 homers and 31 steals, before starring for Team USA in the Premier12 Tournament.
Part 1: Rookies of the Year
Part 2: Prospects
Part 3: Tools
Part 4: Farm Systems
This vote left little question: Among those currently eligible for the award (more on that below), Crews is the clear favorite to win the award in the National League in 2025. He had a solid 2024 season in the Minors and got his feet wet over 31 games in the big leagues. He should be the Nats’ right fielder on Opening Day.
For those of you reading and wondering throughout, “What about Roki Sasaki???” here you go. The Japanese phenom is obviously a game-changer is so many ways and where the right-hander signs is one of the big storylines of this offseason. I actually posed this question first among the set about Rookie of the Year to separate him out, guessing (correctly) that Sasaki would likely be the choice for ROY for most surveyed.

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May 21, 2025 | Paul Stimpson The final national champions of the season have been crowned and now you can see how they struck gold! Our Rewind highlights package from the Mark Bates Ltd Junior & Under-21 Nationals is available now on YouTube. Watch the best bits from all nine competitions in Kettering and hear […]

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The final national champions of the season have been crowned and now you can see how they struck gold!

Our Rewind highlights package from the Mark Bates Ltd Junior & Under-21 Nationals is available now on YouTube.

Watch the best bits from all nine competitions in Kettering and hear from the champions – watch below or head over to our YouTube channel.

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Photos from the event, by Table Tennis England’s Official Photographer Michael Loveder, are also available to buy on PhotoShelter.

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Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest, the inspiring documentary by YouTuber Inoxtag, follows his incredible preparation to climb Everest. To be (re)discovered on Disney+ from May 21, 2025. Inoxtag, a 21-year-old French YouTuber accustomed to entertaining his millions of subscribers, is tackling an ambitious personal challenge: climbingEverest after just one year’s preparation. In this documentary, […]

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Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest, the inspiring documentary by YouTuber Inoxtag, follows his incredible preparation to climb Everest. To be (re)discovered on Disney+ from May 21, 2025.

Inoxtag, a 21-year-old French YouTuber accustomed to entertaining his millions of subscribers, is tackling an ambitious personal challenge: climbingEverest after just one year’s preparation. In this documentary, Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest, directed by Inoxtag himself, audiences will be able to follow his journey, from his surprising decision to the final push to reach the top of the world. The project, as funny as it is moving, shows the physical and mental transformation of this young video artist who, until then, had never practiced any sport. The title “Kaizen”, borrowed from a Japanese concept of continuous improvement, perfectly reflects Inoxtag’s state of mind throughout his adventure.

Where and when can you see Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest in France?

Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest is broadcast on Disney+ from May 21, 2025.

Synopsis: Become a mountaineer and climb Everest in 1 year to the day? That’s the dream of Inoxtag, a 21-year-old non-sporting Youtuber. In this documentary, we follow him for 1 year and discover how he changed his life to achieve his dream.

An inspiring, moving and funny documentary about an extraordinary adventure.

Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest takes us inside Inoxtag as he sets himself an extreme challenge: to become a mountaineer in just one year, in order to climb Everest, the roof of the world. This documentary follows his rigorous training and metamorphosis from mountain novice to determined mountaineer with disconcerting sincerity. Through touching, comic and sometimes difficult moments, the film shows the doubts and obstacles he encounters on the road to his dream, as well as the encounters with mountaineering experts who accompany him in his project. Between the technical preparations, the discovery of the mountain, and the personal challenges, Kaizen is a true tribute to perseverance and surpassing oneself.

This documentary will appeal to both Inoxtag fans and those who enjoy stories of personal achievement and resilience. Through this extraordinary adventure, the film delivers a universal message: with willpower, anything is possible, even for someone starting from scratch. The project’s unique approach blends the YouTuber’s light-hearted, accessible style with a deeper reflection on the effort required to realize one’s dreams. In the tradition of documentaries such as Free Solo or The Dawn Wall, but with a more accessible and entertaining approach, Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest should appeal to those who appreciate tales of human adventure.

Kaizen: 1 year to climb Everest is much more than just a sporting challenge: it’s a human adventure, inspiring and full of humor, which bears witness to Inoxtag’s determination and personal evolution. The Youtuber was present at the Grand Rex in Paris on September 13, 2024 to present this impressive epic on the big screen, where passion and the desire to surpass oneself lead all the way to the top of the world. The documentary is now available on YouTube.

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Beneil Dariush still believes he could climb into UFC title contention

UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush still believes he could climb into title contention at 155 pounds with a few big wins. For the longest time now, Beneil Dariush has been a notable contender in the lightweight division. However, after a few poor results in his last few outings, many have been left to wonder whether or […]

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Beneil Dariush still believes he could climb into UFC title contention

UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush still believes he could climb into title contention at 155 pounds with a few big wins.

Beneil Dariush

For the longest time now, Beneil Dariush has been a notable contender in the lightweight division. However, after a few poor results in his last few outings, many have been left to wonder whether or not he still belongs in the elite class. Of course, he also has big wins under his belt, but the top 15 is starting to look incredibly stacked once again.

RELATED: Beneil Dariush reveals what Dana White did to make up for UFC 311 fight falling through

At UFC 317, Dariush will get the chance to prove himself when he locks horns with Renato Moicano. While it may not be a ‘do or die’ situation for his mixed martial arts career, he’ll certainly need to get through Moicano if he wants to even come close to a world championship opportunity.

In a recent interview, Dariush spoke candidly about his ambitions and his desire to go for gold.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by woman upset with neighbor's basketball hoop

Julia Ramos had asked a judge to bar the boys from playing on their driveway basketball hoop. ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The lawsuit filed by a St. Louis Park woman upset over the placement of her next-door neighbor’s in-ground basketball hoop has been tossed out by a Hennepin County judge, according to the court […]

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Julia Ramos had asked a judge to bar the boys from playing on their driveway basketball hoop.

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The lawsuit filed by a St. Louis Park woman upset over the placement of her next-door neighbor’s in-ground basketball hoop has been tossed out by a Hennepin County judge, according to the court docket. 

Judge Lois Conroy dismissed the case late Tuesday. The document laying out her reasoning has not yet been publicly filed. 

In January, Julia Ramos filed the suit against the city of St. Louis Park and her neighbors, Ross and Lilly Moeding, claiming that the city misread its zoning code concerning where a basketball hoop can be installed.

Lilly Moeding shared the ordeal with KARE 11 News earlier this month after starting a GoFundMe page to deal with rising legal costs. As a former attorney, Ramos has been able to draft numerous legal documents for little cost to herself.

“It was a combined birthday present for [our two sons],” Lillly Moeding said. “They love basketball and we really encourage them to get outside and get off the screen. And basketball is one of the few things where they will actually agree to get off the screen and go play.”

The zoning disagreement began shortly after Julia and Fred Ramos moved in next door. Amid other various complaints, they told the Moedings that their basketball hoop was too close to the property line. Sure enough, a city employee measured and found it needed to be moved six inches.

Working closely with the city, the Moedings installed a new pole just feet away that the zoning division and city council approved.

But that wasn’t good enough. The Ramoses appealed to the city and pleaded their case at multiple meetings.

“Balls are flying directly at me,” Julia Ramos told the St. Louis Park City Council in November. “My kitchen window is right there, I have to watch them I don’t want to have to watch them.”

And during the zoning dispute, Julia Ramos filed a restraining order against Ross Moeding. In it, she claimed Ross was sending her harassing texts and making her feel unsafe in her house due to “trespassing” on her property to retrieve basketballs.

“He is repeatedly entering my property without permission, which is particularly frightening and causes me to fear for my safety,” Julia Ramos wrote.

“My husband has done nothing to deserve a restraining order,” Lilly said. “I was genuinely worried that our neighbors were going to lie and get my husband thrown in jail.”

After hearing testimony, the judge roundly rejected each of Julia’s claims. 

In her written order, Referee Holly Knight stated “there have been no acts of harassment,” and “At most, there is a squabble over a zoning issue.”

Following the news coverage in early May, Julia Ramos filed more legal documents. In one, she vaguely claimed “property damage” and included a photo of her SUV with a dent in the roof, implying it was caused by the Moedings. On the family’s GoFundMe page, Lilly Moeding strongly refuted that claim.

“We did not damage our neighbor’s car. The photo submitted by our neighbor shows damage that would require considerable force—certainly more than a child with a basketball could generate. Additionally, our neighbor has surveillance cameras pointed up and down her driveway, as well as a Ring doorbell facing our hoop. If any damage had occurred from our children’s play, it would have been caught on video. It wasn’t — because it didn’t happen,” Lilly wrote.

This week, the Moedings said they received a “cease and desist” letter drafted by an attorney for Julia Ramos threatening a defamation lawsuit if they “continue to tell their story.”

“This letter was meant to scare us into silence. Our neighbors, who have law degrees themselves, have now hired additional legal counsel to assist them in pursuing action against us personally. But we won’t let fear dictate how we move through this,” Lilly wrote.

The legal argument Ramos is making is that the original St. Louis Park ordinance used the phrase “sport court,” and that if the basketball hoop is a sport court, then the measurement from the property line should not just be to the pole. She argued that the measurement should go to an invisible baseline three feet behind the backboard, which would mean the new hoop location is still out of compliance with city code.

Regardless, the St. Louis Park City Council changed the ordinance to specify that a driveway is not considered a sport court. 

In a statement to KARE 11 Tuesday, Lily said they are hoping this outcome brings peace:

“We’re overwhelmed with relief and gratitude to the City of St. Louis Park and the court for standing by the truth. This past year has tested us in ways we never could’ve imagined. No family should have to go through the kind of bullying, fear, and relentless intimidation that we experienced. We hope this outcome brings peace — not just to our family, but to a community that deserves better.”

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Four Baltimore Orioles Likeliest to be Moved Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have been the most disappointing team in baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. Expected to contend coming into the year, they are instead in the cellar of the American League East with a 15-30 record in their first 45 games. With few bright spots on the roster, they are a team […]

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Four Baltimore Orioles Likeliest to be Moved Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have been the most disappointing team in baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season.

Expected to contend coming into the year, they are instead in the cellar of the American League East with a 15-30 record in their first 45 games. With few bright spots on the roster, they are a team many people will be keeping a close eye on in the coming weeks.

There is a real chance the Orioles are amongst the sellers in baseball and teams around the MLB should be thrilled at that notion, given how much talent Baltimore could have to move ahead of the deadline.

Who could be on the move?

Here are four of the likeliest players to be traded by the Orioles this season.

Signed to a one-year, $13 million deal, the veteran right-hander has been everything Baltimore could have hoped for and more. Unfortunately, he is the only veteran pitching addition that has panned out.

With Charlie Morton struggling and yo-yoing between roles and Kyle Gibson already being designated for assignment, Sugano is the only positive producer from the team’s offseason pitching haul.

He has a team-high 1.2 WAR through nine starts with a strong 3.08 ERA in 52.2 innings. Signed to be a backend innings-eater, he is the team’s ace.

Contending teams shouldn’t be relying on him for that role. But as a fourth or fifth starter with those numbers and excellent control, he is worth looking into. The only caveat is that his 4.85 WHIP suggests a regression is coming.

Ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, rumors were swirling that Baltimore was willing to move their starting center fielder for the right price. Mullins stayed with the franchise through the deadline and the entirety of the winter.

Set to hit free agency after this year, and with plenty of teams in need of some outfield help, he should be a popular name on the trade market again. With the team struggling, they could shop him more aggressively.

Mullins owns an OPS+ of 126 through 177 plate appearances with nine home runs, eight doubles, 27 RBI and six stolen bases. A more than serviceable defender in center field still, he could be one of the most established hitters available this summer.

Teams are always on the lookout for relief pitching help and the Orioles have several options, led by Soto.

A left-handed pitcher who is a rental seems like as good of an option to be on the move as any player on the roster. He seemingly hasn’t been great with a 4.30 ERA across 14.2 innings, but his 2.54 FIP paints a much more positive picture.

Seranthony Dominguez is in a similar boat as a veteran reliever who would be a rental, but his statistics don’t paint nearly as good of a picture with an ERA of 5.02 and FIP of 4.62.

Both have some closing experience that a contending team would love to add to their middle relief corps.

Like Mullins, the starting first baseman was on the table last year ahead of the deadline and rumors swirled around him throughout the offseason. Baltimore opted not to pull the trigger on a deal and is likely regretting that now.

After improving his WAR every year of his career, Mountcastle looks to have stalled in 2025, putting up the worst offensive numbers in a single season of his career.

His trade value is incredibly low compared to last year, but his track record has been solid before this with an OPS+ of at least 108 every year. The lack of power and drop in run production is concerning, but a change of scenery could do him some good.

Moving Mountcastle would also clear the way for the Orioles to see what Coby Mayo or Samuel Basallo could do with regular at-bats at first base.

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After recapping the top fights from UFC Vegas 106, Devin discusses Jon Jones, who doubled down this week on his choice to do…nothing…and former Bellator MMA bantamweight champ Patrick Mix, who has parted ways with Professional Fighters League and is UFC-bound. [embedded content] 0:00 Intro—– OUT WITH THE OLD: UFC VEGAS 1061:28 Michael Morales absolutely […]

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After recapping the top fights from UFC Vegas 106, Devin discusses Jon Jones, who doubled down this week on his choice to do…nothing…and former Bellator MMA bantamweight champ Patrick Mix, who has parted ways with Professional Fighters League and is UFC-bound.

0:00 Intro
—– OUT WITH THE OLD: UFC VEGAS 106
1:28 Michael Morales absolutely wrecks Gilbert Burns
9:28 Melquizael Costa survives Julian Erosa—and a nasty toe injury
14:05 Jared Gordon checks Thiago Moises‘ chin after showing off his own
—– WHAT’S HOT
19:28 Jon Jones stands by his right not to fight
27:59 Patchy Mix’s short-notice UFC debut set

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