Top 50 MLB free agents for 2025: Contract predictions and team fits for Schwarber and more
MLB free-agent season is almost here, so it’s time for my annual ranking of the top free agents…
Orioles reportedly hiring Guardians assistant Craig Albernaz as next manager
The Baltimore Orioles have their next manager. The Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire Craig Albernaz as…
World Series: George Springer says he will focus on game, not boos, at Dodger Stadium
George Springer has become a hero in Toronto, where his five-year tenure with the team culminated in his…
MLB manager search tracker: Latest news about openings, candidates as Giants reportedly finalize deal to hire Tony Vitello, Angels hire Kurt Suzuki
Last year, only three MLB teams made managerial changes: the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox.…
Mike Shildt’s Padres retirement was welcome news to some
Mike Shildt’s surprise departure from the Padres was announced as a “retirement,” and team personnel are insisting it…
What I’m hearing about MLB’s current managerial openings
In the wake of Skip Schumaker’s four-year contract to manage the Texas Rangers, one executive wondered if Schumaker’s playbook…
Mariners’ Jorge Polanco exemplifies a playoff superhero for Seattle
Mariners’ Jorge Polanco exemplifies a playoff superhero for Seattle originally appeared on The Sporting News Eight Seattle Mariners…
Entering games like rock stars, closers take center stage in the MLB postseason
For the uninitiated, it will look like a crisis. For the faithful, it will be the moment of…
MLB manager search tracker: Latest news about openings, candidates as Rangers hire Skip Schumaker
Last year, only three MLB teams made managerial changes: the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox.…
Ranking MLB’s eight managerial openings: Braves, Orioles offer upside, Rockies avoid being last on list
The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday morning that Brian Snitker, the club’s manager since taking over on an…
Wild Card Series predictions: The Athletic MLB staff picks the winners for each series
We did it! The 162-game MLB regular season marathon is in the rearview mirror and now the sprint…
Twins dismiss longtime manager Rocco Baldelli after missing playoffs for a 2nd straight season
The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that they have dismissed manager Rocco Baldelli following a disappointing season that featured…