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.

CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 30: Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) takes the field for his first game as manager and greets first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) during opening day action against the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ballpark. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Martinez can get away with what Kapler cannot

VIERA, FL - MARCH 15: The cap, sunglasses and Rawlings glove of Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals are shown on the steps of the dugout during a spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark on March 15, 2018 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals need to offer Anthony Rendon a contract extension

PHILADELPHIA , PA - JULY 27: A view of an equipment bag of the Philadelphia Phillies during batting practice prior to his game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on July 27, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by L Redkoles/Getty Images)

Phillies: Regardless of standings, they should buy at the trade deadline

CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 30: Adam Eaton

Washington Nationals: Adam Eaton is the MVP candidate we forgot

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 21: Cole Hamels

Phillies: Cole Hamels would be lucky to end up back in Philly

VIERA, FL - MARCH 15: The cap, sunglasses and Rawlings glove of Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals are shown on the steps of the dugout during a spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark on March 15, 2018 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: More MLB teams could use a Brandon Kintzler

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 08: Trea Turner

Washington Nationals: Keeping Trea Turner healthy is a challenge

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 13: Scott Kingery (80) of the Phillies fields a ground ball during the spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 13, 2018, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies putting pressure on Scott Kingery to perform immediately

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 03: Lucas Giolito

Washington Nationals: Is this the year they regret trading Lucas Giolito?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 21: Pat Neshek

Philadelphia Phillies: Pat Neshek and his “everyman” personality perfect for Philly

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 07: Jake Arrieta

Washington Nationals: Did Miguel Montero cost them Jake Arrieta?

VIERA, FL - MARCH 15: The cap, sunglasses and Rawlings glove of Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals are shown on the steps of the dugout during a spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark on March 15, 2018 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: The best trade deadline deal they can make this summer

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 22: Odubel Herera (37) of the Phillies dives safely back into first base during the spring training game between the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 22, 2018, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: New York Mets and Washington Nationals will prevent a postseason run

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - MARCH 13: Ryan Schimpf

Atlanta Braves: Admiring Ryan Schimpf’s terrible Spring Training

SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Starting pitcher Matt Moore

San Francisco Giants: Matt Moore trade has backfired already

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson (45) during spring training action against the Atlanta Braves at The Ball Park of the Palm Beaches. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals lack opportunities for prospect Andrew Stevenson