Jac Caglianone, Shane Baz and other breakout MLB candidates for 2026
As I do every year, I’ve written up a handful of younger big leaguers who I think are…
The 2026 Aces Project. MLB insiders rank starting pitchers: Who’s ‘just a guy’ and who’s No. 1?
For a brief interlude this spring, the two best pitchers in the world wore the same uniform. It…
‘Underrated’ Matt Vierling shines in spring, looks like himself again
LAKELAND, FL – Matt Vierling isn’t playing third base, but he is doing everything else for the Detroit…
2026 MLB Franchise Rankings: Dodgers overtake Yankees as No. 1 team of past 25 years
March 12, 2026Updated 9:32 am EDT In the four previous editions of our tested, trusted, completely objective, never-been-questioned,…
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2026: Busts by proven MLB model that called Spencer Strider’s disappointing year
The Braves saw their seven-year playoff streak come to an end last year as a number of their…
World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?
Two quarterfinal spots, three contenders. Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire…
Italy upsets Team USA in World Baseball Classic shocker
HOUSTON — Following the United States’ stunning 8-6 loss to Italy on Tuesday night, among the biggest upsets…
2026 MLB Draft ranking 1.0: Roch Cholowsky leads the top 30 prospects
This year’s MLB Draft class has a clear No. 1 prospect, Roch Cholowsky, the strongest preseason 1-1 name…
Mets’ sign 97 MPH fastball pitcher with perfect name
Mets’ sign 97 MPH fastball pitcher with perfect name originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting…
Trevor Rogers Reflects on Breakout Season at Baltimore Orioles Spring Training
The Baltimore Orioles entered spring training with renewed confidence in their pitching staff, and much of that optimism…
Toronto Blue Jays Bring Back Multi-Time Cy Young Winner on 1-Year Deal
Early into spring training, the Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching staff has been bit hard by the injury bug.…
2026 MLB rookie class: The top 20 most likely to make an impact this season
When I rank prospects every offseason here at The Athletic, I’m considering the players’ eventual peaks and their…