Tim Boyle

Joined: Dec 22, 2014

Tim Boyle has been the Site Expert for Rising Apple since 2018. He has written for Yahoo Sports, Fansided, and several other outlets since 2013.

SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 13: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres points skyward after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 13, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Padres Weekly Watch: A visit from the Braves, road trip to Arizona

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 09, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Area 51 ‘baseball field’ prompts entertaining conspiracy theories

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 15: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of a double header at Citizens Bank Park on July 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Juan Soto rumors: 5 monstrous trade packages to land the Padres star

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 11: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves falls as he swings at a pitch in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on June 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: 1 reason why each team won’t win the World Series

ST LOUIS, MO - MAY 16: Jordan Montgomery #47 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium on May 16, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

3 Cardinals trade deadline deals from last year that have turned against them

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 08: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a three-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on June 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2 Braves who’ve earned an apology from their doubters, 1 not quite there

Marcus Stroman, Chicago Cubs (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: Best trade chip on every below .500 team’s roster

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 27: Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 27, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 23: Michael Fulmer #32 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after the team win of 7-2 against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

4 Cubs who should be traded and where at the trade deadline

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 17: Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts to hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park on May 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: Astros are alive again, Padres need an amen

Aaron Hicks (31) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

3 Yankees players who could join Aaron Hicks in the DFA unemployment line next

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 6: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after winning the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on May 6, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams rank solely in run differential

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 29: Jake Bauers #61 of the New York Yankees walks off the field after slamming on to the outfield wall while fielding a fly ball against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the first inning at Globe Life Field on April 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: 12 teams with the most to panic about

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 28: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox reacts at the end of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

White Sox: Luis Robert’s excuse for not hustling isn’t good enough

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 22: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Truist Park on April 22, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: Reality check for the Braves, White Sox digging their graves

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Bryce Johnson #58 of the San Francisco Giants leaps for the ball at the wall and watches it hit going for a triple off the bat of J.D. Martinez #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers tin the top of the fourth inning at Oracle Park on April 12, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: Nearly unstoppable Rays, Giants have seen better days