Jackson Roberts

Jackson Roberts

Joined: Aug 31, 2025

Jackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic.

Oct 23, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (10) takes batting practice during media day and team workouts at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Oct 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) speaks in a press conference before game five of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sep 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) argues with home plate umpire Doug Eddings (88) (not pictured) during a pitching change against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Sep 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) warms up before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Detroit Tigers' ace paved the way for future starting pitchers to get paid in a major way.

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal walks off the field after pitching the first inning against Mariners at ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

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The Detroit Tigers seem to be setting themselves up for one last hurrah, and the rest of the league should adjust accordingly.

Sep 7, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) motions for a new ball during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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What will happen with Tarik Skubal's future now that the Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to sign Framber Valdez?

Sep 14, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Are the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles going to have a last-second bidding war?

Jun 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jordan Hicks pitches during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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The Boston Red Sox showed the blueprint for getting rid of an overpriced contract. Which other teams could be in line to do something similar?

May 9, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (24) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Athletics during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Jasson Domínguez is clearly a trade candidate at this point, but where would it make sense for him to wind up?

Oct 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch on a hit by Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (22) in the fifth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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It's fairly clear that this outfielder is available, but which teams could be fits with the New York Mets seemingly out of the running?

Aug 23, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks with the media before the game between the Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The New York Yankees shouldn't be done making trades after nabbing Angel Chivilli from the Colorado Rockies.

Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Bo Bichette (11) throws to first for an out against Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) in the eighth inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

How will Bo Bichette's market change if he's a true third baseman at this time next year?

Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; (Editors note: Alternate crop) Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning during game five of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

How much will the free-agent market be affected by Tarik Skubal's situation over the next several months?

The Seattle Mariners saw a former 15th-round pick choose retirement recently after a three-year career in the farm system.

Apr 27, 2024; Mexico City, Mexico; A large Houston Astros helmet at the MLB World Tour Mexico Series game at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Seattle Mariners saw one of their division rivals sign away catcher Freuddy Batista.