Final 2026 MLB Mock Draft: Grady Emerson still No. 1, but surprise possible
The draft’s Big Three are all likely to go in the first three picks, and, for the moment,…
MLB proposes international draft, dramatic overhaul of amateur draft setup
Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed massive changes to the way baseball players become professionals, including hundreds of…
President Trump sides with MLB owners on issue of hard salary cap
Just a week into baseball’s labor talks, President Donald Trump has taken a side. The president said Friday…
MLB’s first offer to union includes initial look at details of hard salary cap
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred proposed a major change around local media revenues in the owners’ first proposal. David…
Phil Garner, a feisty baseball lifer with an endearing soft side, dies at 76
Phil Garner is outside the frame on Bob Melvin’s favorite baseball card. Melvin is shown at Dodger Stadium,…
The top 12 storylines for the 2026 MLB season: Skubal’s three-peat try, a looming lockout threat and more
The Athletic has live coverage of the New York Yankees vs. the San Francisco Giants Opening Day game.…
2026 MLB season predictions: Forecasting the division races and postseason results
It’s an annual tradition: My column explaining why I think your favorite team isn’t going to win as…
How each team can make MLB’s postseason, no matter the payroll
Embrace, for the moment, the grasp you foolishly think you have on the 2026 baseball season. Of course,…
10 bold MLB predictions for 2026: Roman Anthony for MVP, the return of Mike Trout and more
It’s prediction season. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill predictions. These are bold predictions, which are aiming for a…
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 spring training survey: MLB insiders on the players, teams and storylines to watch
Just say those words: spring training. I always knew it was the greatest invention since the light bulb.…
Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to three-year, $115 million deal: Sources
After waiting months for the right deal, free-agent starter Framber Valdez has agreed to a three-year, $115 million…