MLB Power Rankings: Who — or what — is your team missing most this season?
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank…
After 40 years, the Afghan Whigs still sound like no one else — and they’re not done yet
For fans of the Afghan Whigs, the first half of 2026 has been a glorious time. The beloved…
MLB at the quarter mark: What we’ve learned from first 40-game stretch of season
The wise men and women of baseball love to divide every season into 40-game increments. We’d like to…
Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings
Red-hot slugger Kyle Schwarber homered twice to boost his majors-leading total to 20, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied…
One hit is better than three? Why Joey Votto was happier after going 1-for-3
Peak newsletter | A version of this story first appeared in The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign up…
MLB starting pitching rankings for the rest of the fantasy baseball season
In setting up these starting pitching rankings that aim to look forward over the rest of the season,…
Someone had to take one of the Reds’ outfield spots; JJ Bleday just had to be patient
CINCINNATI — There were days when JJ Bleday called his agent and wondered why someone else got the…
Cal Raleigh was in a 0-for-36 slump. Then he showered in his uniform and got two hits
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
Major League Baseballimplemented the ABS challenge systemfor the 2026 season, which allows players to challenge a ball or…
By prioritizing results over metrics, Elly De La Cruz has become one of MLB’s best all-around players
When the Cincinnati Reds take infield practice, it sometimes gets loud. “You stink!” one infielder might yell to…
Reds starter Brady Singer’s status in limbo as rotation takes another hit
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds know that lefty Nick Lodolo will start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals and Chase…
MLB Power Rankings: Every team has at least one reason to believe (right?)
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank…