Has MLB overtaken the NBA as America’s No. 2 league?
As tears dried and champagne flowed in the afterglow of Venezuela’s dramatic defeat of the United States in…
2026 MLB predictions: Gunnar Henderson for AL MVP and other award picks
On Wednesday, I unveiled my predictions for how all of the division races and postseason series will unfold.…
MLB base coaches say new rule to curb pitch tipping has put them in harm’s way
On Opening Day this week, some Major League Baseball coaches are going to take their positions on the…
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…
New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics
MIAMI (AP) — A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season…
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,…
NFL salary cap tracker: How much cap space does each team have to start the new league year?
Free agency is one of the best ways an NFL team can engineer a stunning turnaround and go…
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…
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…
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…
Preview: Washington Nationals return to action to face Marlins
Washington Nationals (2-0) vs. Miami Marlins (1-0) When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2025, 1:10 PM TV: none Stream/Radio: 106.7…