Blake Snell saga ends in San Francisco and is a calculated risk for all involved
Blake Snell didn't get the long-term deal he desired but could be a perfect pairing for the all-in Giants. Will the Yankees and Astros regre... MARCH 19
Gerrit Cole's absence threatens Yankees' season. What are their options?
Gerrit Cole won't need surgery, but his healthy and capable return could determine the Yankees' 2024 success. What are their options in the... MARCH 15
Ranking the 10 best first basemen in MLB 2024
Few positions in baseball currently pack the pedigree of first base, which boasts a handful of potential Hall of Famers. But who are the bes... MARCH 7
Ranking the 10 best catchers in MLB 2024
Adley Rutschman leads a youth movement at catcher. But who's the No. 2 backstop in baseball? Several new faces rank among the league's best. MARCH 6
Phillies fortify future with Zack Wheeler extension, but what about 2024?
The Phillies extended their championship window by extending Zack Wheeler. But they still need to improve their 2024 roster to capture that... MARCH 4
20 Best pitchers in MLB 2024: Ranking the top 20 starters
Over the next two weeks, we're ranking baseball's best of the best at every position — right now. Our nine-part series begins with starting... MARCH 4
Five observations from New York Mets spring training
Saddled with new leadership and a reduced active payroll, the Mets enter 2024 with a dimmer spotlight on the present and a larger interest i... MARCH 1
Five observations from New York Yankees spring training
From Juan Soto's seamless fit to Nestor Cortes and DJ LeMahieu's promising starts, the Yankees are carrying themselves like a club expecting... FEBRUARY 29
Why Chris Sale might be exactly what Braves need to win another World Series
Braves players have admired Chris Sale from afar for years. A couple of weeks into spring training, they realize he could be a better clubho... FEBRUARY 26
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., MLB Comeback Player of the Year? Six rebound candidates for 2024
Looking at six star MLB players who experienced forgettable 2023 campaigns and are prime candidates to bounce back this season. FEBRUARY 22
Why Gleyber Torres doesn’t blame the Yankees for being hesitant to extend him
Gleyber Torres wants nothing more but to keep playing for the Yankees. He also knows he has a lot to prove to them as he enters the final ye... FEBRUARY 22
Did Aaron Judge hint at Yankees potentially signing Blake Snell? Because they should
The Yankees have improved their roster a lot this offseason, but not enough to be AL favorites. They can change that by adding a certain Cy... FEBRUARY 21
Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton embody Yankees' hopeful present and mysterious future
Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto are each approaching crossroads in their respective careers — and their 2024 paths could determine the Yanke... FEBRUARY 20
Five observations from Houston Astros spring training
As Astros players reported to spring training last week, the focus and determination to get back to the World Series was evident. And so was... FEBRUARY 19
Pete Alonso's 'love' for Mets is palpable, but will it bear an extension?
Pete Alonso is a fan favorite who just wants to play ball for the Mets. But he probably needs to have a huge walk year to get the contract h... FEBRUARY 18
How Yainer Díaz is preparing to be the Astros’ full-time catcher
Yainer Díaz has proven he can excel at the MLB level. The Astros are now banking on him to do it over a full season and through October. FEBRUARY 17
2025 MLB free-agent rankings: Top 10 hitters
Juan Soto is clearly the top hitter set to hit the free-agent market next winter. But which other star sluggers will be available? FEBRUARY 14
Red Sox need roster attention, not Netflix spotlight
The Red Sox have overpromised and underdelivered this offseason. Likely to finish last again in the AL East, they should want no part of a T... FEBRUARY 10
José Altuve extension only the first step toward stretching Astros’ title window
José Altuve's extension ensures he can finish his career with the Astros. But it marks just the start of what the club must do to remain a c... FEBRUARY 7
Yankees and Phillies, East champs? Six MLB teams best suited to dethrone division winners
MLB division winners often don't repeat. Here's a look at which teams are best positioned to unseat reigning champs in 2024. FEBRUARY 7
What the Yankees must do to be title contenders again
The Yankees have improved enough this offseason to get back to the playoffs. They need to make a few more moves if they're serious about mak... JANUARY 26
Note to Astros: Start spending before your title window closes
Despite reaching the ALCS in seven consecutive seasons, the Astros have major questions to answer in the coming years — and they better addr... JANUARY 18
The 10 most desperate MLB teams this offseason
With roughly half of MLB's top free agents unsigned, we rank 10 clubs that still need to make at least one big move before spring training. JANUARY 10
Biggest roster needs, ideal player fits for all 15 NL teams
Every MLB team has holes, with the scale ranging from desperation to filling depth. Here's a look at each NL club's biggest remaining need a... JANUARY 5
Watch out, Dodgers: Chris Sale addition gives Braves best rotation in baseball
After consecutive early playoff exits, the 100-win Braves needed reinforcements. By trading for Chris Sale, they still boast MLB's best rost... DECEMBER 31, 2023