Zach Pressnell

Zach Pressnell

Joined: Aug 31, 2025

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “OnSI” network among others.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal high-fives teammates in the dugout after a pitching change during the seventh inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Aug 2, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) makes a throw to first base for an out during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) runs to third base against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates after winning game five of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Toronto Blue Jays at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Aug 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) reacts to his three run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The Boston Red Sox will need to pivot to a blockbuster trade after Eugenio Suárez landed with the Cincinnati Reds...

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, left, and third baseman Eugenio Suárez embrace at the conclusion of an intrasquad scrimmage on July 15 at Great American Ball Park.
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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) and Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (7) embrace at the conclusion of an intrasquad scrimmage, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

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The Cincinnati Reds were able to steal one of the top infield options from the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox...

Sep 26, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates after scoring against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Jose Ramirez's new contract has these three MLB stars primed for new deals, too.

Sep 24, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) and St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) celebrate after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

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The Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals have been closely linked to trades involving All-Star Brendan Donovan...

Aug 14, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Seattle Mariners hat in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

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The Seattle Mariners have the assets to make a big move on the trade market this offseason...

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) acknowledges the crowd before the first iinning of a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

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Eugenio Suárez could bolt from the Seattle Mariners and sign a deal with one of his former teams...

May 12, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Hat and glove of Seattle Mariners center fielder Dee Gordon (9) sits in dugout during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Eugenio Suárez could be the perfect signing for the Seattle Mariners in the coming weeks...

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) warms up before game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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The Seattle Mariners need to do what they can to replace Jorge Polanco at second base...

Oct 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) hands the ball to manager Pat Murphy (49) as he is relieved in the sixth inning during game two of the NLCS round against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets have lit the MLB world on fire with the recent Freddy Peralta trade...

Oct 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) throws to first for an out against Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (not pictured) in the sixth inning during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

There are more than a handful of teams that would make sense as a landing spot for Seattle Mariners infielder Eugenio Suárez...

May 28, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; A detailed view of Detroit Tigers hat and glove before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

The Detroit Tigers could make a move for Seattle Mariners infielder Eugenio Suárez after missing on Alex Bregman...

Sep 24, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

The Boston Red Sox could take a risk on Seattle Mariners slugger Eugenio Suárez in free agency...