2026 MLB Power Rankings: Who’s Off to a Hot Start After the First Weekend?
Clearly, we can extrapolate a lot from the first few games of a season. Remember last year when…
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…
Vásquez, Tatis lead the Padres to a 3-0 win over the Tigers to avoid sweep
SAN DIEGO — – Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit…
Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres
SAN DIEGO — – Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two…
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…
Kevin McGonigle’s major-league moment is here, plus more on the Tigers’ roster
SAN DIEGO — Kevin McGonigle woke up at 8 a.m. Tuesday and saw the text. A.J. Hinch and…
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.…
Dodgers finalize opening day roster
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers on Wednesday finalized their opening day roster, setting the 13 pitchers, 12 position…
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,…