Tony Blengino has been writing for Forbes since 2018, covering major league baseball. He previously worked for the Milwaukee Brewers (as an Area Scout and Assistant Scouting Director) and the Seattle Mariners (as Special Assistant to the General Manager). Before then, he wrote "Future Stars" one of the first minor league prospect evaluation books to be published, and was a contributor to Fangraphs and ESPN Insider for several years. He combines traditional scouting with cutting-edge analytics to offer a unique perspective on major/minor league and amateur baseball talent evaluation. Follow Blengino for a unique perspective on all things MLB - the players, teams and the game itself.
Mookie Betts Made Dodgers Repeat Title Possible With Position Switch
While Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and others got the bulk of the attention, Betts was a silent hero, anchoring the team defense from his new shortstop position.
Dodgers Vs. Blue Jays 2025, Anatomy Of A Classic World Series
The Blue Jays came so, so close, but the resilient Dodgers simply would not be denied. Yoshinobu Yamamoto's mound heroics and Will Smith's late homer were the difference.
Eliminated Yankees Nip Dodgers For Top Team True-Talent Ranking
Aaron Judge's season for the ages pushes Yanks into top spot despite pitching-driven late surge by the Dodgers. The Brewers and Blue Jays also made strong 2nd half moves.
Wild Card Reds, Guardians In Bottom Half Of Team True-Talent Rankings
Both of clubs were poor offensively but had exceptional pitching. The Guardians earned 18 more wins than projected. The Reds can't build an offense in a launching pad.
Unheralded LCS Players: Dodgers’ 3B Max Muncy
Their mega-stars - like Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani - deservedly get most of the attention, but Muncy is quietly leading a strong supporting cast.