Jackson Roberts

Jackson Roberts

Joined: Aug 31, 2025

Jackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Fastball On SI, please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com

Apr 23, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) returns to the mound behind catcher Patrick Bailey (14) after the Los Angeles Dodgers scored a run during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

May 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Christian Walker (8) runs down the first base line after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Mar 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Jerar Encarnacion (19) before the game against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Apr 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) after striking out in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

John Sterling, Edgewater, NJ resident and the voice of the Yankees on radio on Aug. 17, 2012 in Bronx, New York.

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The Major League Baseball community took time to pay respect to a broadcasting legend on Monday.

Mar 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Randal Grichuk (34) before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Where could this interesting platoon bat land if he doesn't stay with the New York Yankees?

Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) during warmups before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Tuesday was a big day for injury news around the Major League Baseball landscape.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Slater practices during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.

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The New York Mets made a minor-league signing splash, if such a thing exists.

Mar 2, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nicky Lopez (7) looks for the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Cubs made a trade. What else went down around Major League Baseball?

Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) walks back to the dugout after flying out against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets have put all of their division rivals in a position to bury them.

Sep 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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The Texas Rangers are hurting, while a bunch of other teams made impactful moves on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mar 24, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Will New York Yankees players get their way? If so, get ready for a whole new viewing experience.

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) leaves the dugout after a game against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell came off as oddly cynical and bitter in his comments about the rules in Major League Baseball.

Apr 10, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) dives into third base during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

The Major League Baseball season has not been kind to these three squads thus far.

Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) speaks before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Houston Astros all have to reconcile their brutal starts with how their managers have performed.

Feb 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Prospect extensions are all the rage in Major League Baseball, but who should be next on the list?