Why some MLB teams are willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects
If baseball is broken, perhaps someone can explain how the team in the sport’s smallest television market is…
Reds beat Pirates with slew of big-league firsts for Cincinnati’s pitchers
CINCINNATI — Before Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds pitchers Chase Burns, Jose Franco and Connor…
MLB Power Rankings: What did we learn from each team’s first series? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our baseball​ writers​ — local and national — to rank the…
Pittsburgh Pirates held scoreless in 2-0 loss to Cincinnati Reds
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds…
For MLB rookies in 2026, a spectacular first impression that could have staying power
First impressions can be misleading. A generation ago, as a rookie with his hometown Philadelphia Phillies, Rubén Amaro…
MLB Opening Day 2026: Updates, highlights, analysis from every game
Happy MLB Opening Day! The 2026 season has arrived, and as of Friday night, all 30 teams have…
Each MLB team’s most interesting giveaway for the 2026 season
Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is here, and with it comes all the things that make baseball season…
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 season predictions: Forecasting the division races and postseason results
The Athletic has live coverage of the New York Yankees vs. the San Francisco Giants Opening Day game.…
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…
Ranking all 30 MLB lineups ahead of 2026 Opening Day
Opening Day is just around the corner, so to help kick off The Athletic’s extensive opening week coverage,…
Kyle Farmer, Dominic Smith make Atlanta Braves roster and sign big league contracts
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Infielders Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith have made the Atlanta Braves ‘ major…