Tim Boyle

Joined: Dec 22, 2014

Tim Boyle has been the Site Expert for Rising Apple since 2018. He also contributes to FanSided.com covering Major League Baseball.

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after drawing a walk during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 18, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

3 teams that still wouldn’t be World Series contenders after trading for Shohei Ohtani

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

NEW YORK - APRIL 22: John Smoltz #29 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Shea Stadium April 22, 2007 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: The worst trade deadline deal every team has made

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

Jun 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Power Rankings: 1 biggest trade deadline need for every team over .500

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

May 27, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (12) at bat against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

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

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

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)

MLB Rumors: Did Cardinals signal their top trade chip with latest lineup?

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