As the end of the NHL regular season approaches, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves locked in a tight race in the Metropolitan Division. And if there's one player driving their push toward the playoffs, it's Erik Karlsson. With Sidney Crosby sidelined for a significant stretch due to injury and Evgeni Malkin missing five games due to suspension, Karlsson stepped up massively—anchoring the blue line and elevating the entire team when they needed it most.

On May 20th, I sat at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon with a few hundred other fans to watch Trey Yesavage make his High-A debut. Just four months later, he started on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the ALDS. At 22 years old, his rise through the ranks has been nothing short of remarkable. Drafted 20th overall out of East Carolina University in 2024, Yesavage entered the season as the Blue Jays' number two prospect—but no one expected him to become this successful

With the 2025 Major League Baseball postseason heating up, there are a lot of players to keep an eye on. Players who have been clutch all season long, and those who were considered the underdogs. Let's take a look and see who we need to pay attention to this postseason.

This season has been an absolute rollercoaster ride for the Cleveland Guardians. And it hasn’t been just any rollercoaster: it’s the Top Thrill Dragster. 

Let’s take a look at some big names who still remain on the free agent market.