These MLB front-office leaders are facing intense scrutiny — and a lockout looms
If you want your favorite team to replace its head of baseball operations, you’re almost certainly going to…
MLB owners’ proposal to reshape path to pros runs counter to growing the game
In seeking a Zen state of mind for baseball’s collective-bargaining negotiations, I repeat the following mantra every morning:…
We asked MLB players: Where do you want to play? Where would you run from?
When we at The Athletic began interviewing ballplayers in February about the reputations of major-league clubs, the Colorado…
Machado hits a 10th-inning RBI single, lifting Padres past Braves 7-6
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the San…
MLB Power Rankings: It’s time to highlight the homegrown stars who have made their mark
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank…
Padres start 3-game series at home against the Braves
Atlanta Braves (48-28, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (39-37, second in the NL West)…
Updated MLB starting pitcher rankings: Zack Wheeler amazes; Jacob Misiorowski soars
It’s always worth a check-in. The motto here is that ERA is not predictive, but the toughest ranks…
MLB Home Run Derby to ditch clock, revive swing-based system: Sources
In one area of baseball, the clock is dead. Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby will put a…
MLB Power Rankings: Can a look at the past tell us where these teams are going?
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank…
Redrafting the 2016 MLB Draft: Will Smith, Pete Alonso top a not-very-good class
We are less than a month away from the 2026 MLB Draft. As soon as it’s over, the…
MLB Lineup Report: Royce Lewis’ multi-position opportunity, Kyle Stowers at first base
This week has featured more big-league debuts, more IL stints, and more lineup shuffling. Let’s break it all…
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Jared Grindlinger
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Jared Grindlinger scouting report. The 2026 is about a month away — the first…