Leo Morgenstern

About Me

I'm a writer and editor based in Toronto, Canada. I currently work as a managing editor for Just Baseball and Jays Centre. My work has been featured in Lindy's magazine, the Baseball Prospectus annual, and on FanGraphs, MLB Trade Rumors, Baseball Prospectus, Pitcher List, Sports Illustrated, and SB Nation.

When I'm not covering baseball, I'm a writer for The Beaverton. My comedy has been selected by sketch festivals across the world, including the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Portland Comedy Film Festival, Sketch Fest Seattle, and the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival in Amsterdam.

I have my certificate in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Toronto SCS, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Teaching degree at UofT's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Contact: leo.m301@gmail.com

General Baseball

I am a regular contributor for MLB Trade Rumors, Just Baseball, and Jays Centre. My writing has also been published on FanGraphs, Pitcher List, Baseball Prospectus, Sports Illustrated, and SB Nation, while my research has been featured on Sportsnet TV and radio.

FanGraphs Baseball • 9th June 2026

The Year of the Left-Handed Hitter

Last season was the year of the left-handed pitcher. Southpaws combined for a record 142.3 WAR in 2025, and their collective 3.84 ERA was nearly half a run lower than right-handers’ 4.28 mark. That’s the largest difference between righty and lefty run prevention in recorded major league history, surpassing the gap from 1886, when lefties like Toad Ramsey, Lady Baldwin, and Cyclone Miller took the league by storm.

FanGraphs Baseball • 30th June 2025

Where Do We Draw the Line Drive?

If language is the only thing holding us back from perceiving blue as two discrete colors, maybe it’s also the only thing stopping us from seeing line drives as two different types of batted balls.

MLB Trade Rumors • 24th September 2025

Rob Manfred Downplays Salary Cap Dispute With Bryce Harper

An altercation between MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Phillies star Bryce Harper made headlines in July, with the two-time MVP reportedly standing “nose to nose” with the commissioner and telling him he could “get the [expletive] out of our clubhouse” if he was going to talk about implementing a salary cap.

Just Baseball • 7th November 2024

Enrique Hernández Delights Dodgers Fans at Raising Cane's

ALHAMBRA, CA. – Enrique Hernández can draw a crowd. And not just at the ballpark or a World Series parade.

Phillies Writing

My Phillies coverage has appeared in the Baseball Prospectus Annual and on all corners of the internet, including the dedicated Phillies blogs at Sports Illustrated and SB Nation. My research has been cited on the NBC Sports Philadelphia TV broadcast, and my work has been syndicated by newspapers throughout the country.

Just Baseball • 20th April 2026

Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite | Just Baseball

If the Phillies are going to break out of their current funk, they're going to need as much elite-ness as their superstar can provide.

FanGraphs Baseball • 4th April 2025

Edmundo Sosa’s All-Star Season*

Over parts of four seasons, the Phillies utility infielder has pieced together something resembling an All-Star campaign.

Just Baseball • 15th January 2024

The Hall of Fame Case for Chase Utley

Let's talk about the case for Phillies superstar Chase Utley in his second year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

Sports Humor

I write for The Beaverton, Canada’s satirical news publication. My comedy has also appeared in The Broadway Beat and comedy festivals around the world. Occasionally, my comedy and sports writing collide.