One of MLB’s hottest starts in 65 years belongs to a player who barely made the Nationals
As he will be during the first game of every Nationals series this season, Nationals beat writer Spencer…
MLB Opening Day scores, live updates: Paul Skenes, Freddy Peralta take the mound in Pirates-Mets; Tyler O’Neill looks to extend HR streak
The first game of the 2026 MLB season is officially in the books, as the New York Yankees…
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…
Joey Wiemer’s two-run homer walks off Mets for Washington Nationals
With one out in the bottom of the ninth and the game tied 1-1, Joey Wiemer blasted 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…
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,…
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…
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…
Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin given immense praise by 2-time MVP
Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin given immense praise by 2-time MVP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The…