12 pressing questions that will define the MLB trade deadline
Welcome to the July pennant race. The two and a half weeks leading to the Aug. 3 trade…
NL Central 2026 draft report cards: Cardinals load up; Reds bet on Lebron’s upside
With the 2026 MLB Draft now in the books, here’s my look at each National League Central team’s draft…
Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez shines in pitching-dominated MLB Futures Game
If you blinked and missed the Futures Game, which started shortly after noon ET on Sunday, don’t worry,…
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 All-Star Game 2026 rosters: Biggest snubs, from Brice Turang to Sonny Gray
Rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game have been revealed, led by the Dodgers, Braves and Phillies with five…
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,…