West Jones

Joined: Aug 2, 2022

A lifelong baseball fan, and die-hard Texas Rangers fan, I love all things baseball. In fact, my wife and I met at the ballpark when I was coaching her two younger brothers back in the day!

Jul 17, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ivan Melendez wears his jersey after he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 43rd pick of the MLB draft at XBox Plaza at LA Live. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Is Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Ivan Melendez the next Pete Alonso?

Grand Canyon's infielder Jacob Wilson (2) throws the ball to first base against Texas Tech in game two of their midweek series, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

MLB draft preview: 3 teams that could draft Jacob Wilson

Apr 18, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray (40) throws to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Josiah Gray might want to bat to boost run support

Apr 1, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Braves, Mets, and Marlins: 2 truths and 1 lie about the NL East

SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Grayson Rodriguez #85 of the Baltimore Orioles poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Ed Smith Stadium on March 17, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: Grayson Rodriguez impressive in MLB debut

Sep 23, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after the final out of the top of the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Opening Day: Pitching matchups for all 15 games

Feb 26, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (77) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Anthony Volpe makes roster as starting shortstop

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels gestures after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Bold predictions: Picking MLB’s major award winners in 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates defeating the New York Yankees 4-2 in ten innings in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

1 bold prediction for each American League Central team in 2023

Oct 24, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) and right fielder Brett Phillips (14) celebrate Phillips hitting the game winning two run walk off single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game four of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: 2023 outlook for Brett Phillips looks strong

Sep 29, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) slides safely to third base against Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) in the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

2022 MLB playoff bracket portrait of symmetry, top to bottom

Aug 29, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits his 50th home run of the season in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Fan who caught Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball has decision to make

Sep 3, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets, Atlanta Braves battle for NL East and first-round bye

CHICAGO - AUGUST 12: Actor Kevin Costner walks through the corn rows while being introduced prior to the game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees on August 12, 2021 at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds face off in Field of Dreams game

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 22: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on April 22, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Justin Verlander hits target

Jun 21, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (51) throws to the plate during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

MLB trade: Texas Rangers send Matt Bush to Milwaukee Brewers