Why Braves might still be NL's best without Spencer Strider
There's no 1:1 replacement for Spencer Strider, but no team is better equipped than Atlanta to lose one of the top pitchers in baseball.APRIL 15
DEESHA THOSAR
MLB WRITER
MLB WRITER
Rangers or Astros in 2024? Best AL lineup? Most clutch hitter? 5 burning questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether the Astros or Rangers has the better roster, the more clutch hitter, the top AL lineup,...APRIL 12
Three reasons why the Astros’ slow start is concerning
The Astros are off to their worst start in eight years. Deesha Thosar examines three key factors for that and whether they figure to change.APRIL 10
How Juan Soto is making himself at home with the Yankees: 'He's here to win'
There's no mistaking how much Juan Soto loves New York. If his first 10 games are any indication, the impending free agent also loves being...APRIL 8
Ohtani mini-slump? Cubs need a pitcher? Soto for $700M? 5 burning questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on Juan Soto's next contract, Mookie Betts being a full-time shortstop, Justin Steele's injury, an...APRIL 5
How Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is stepping into the national spotlight
Tarik Skubal is becoming a household name as he takes on the role of being the Detroit Tigers' ace — and one of the best pitchers in basebal...APRIL 3
Juan Soto, Astros slayer: Three takeaways from Yankees' season-opening sweep
How did New York pull off a four-game sweep in Houston to open the season? It starts (and ends) with Juan Soto but goes much deeper for the...APRIL 1
MLB roundtable: Who'll sign Juan Soto? Better core, Astros or Yankees? Snell or Cease?
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the best rivalry in baseball, Giants vs. Padres as contenders, whether the Phillies are in the...MARCH 30
Carlos Rodón: 'I believe in myself, whether [the Yankees] trust me or not'
With Gerrit Cole suddenly out, Carlos Rodón is more important than ever to the Yankees. But after a lost 2023 season, he'd been preparing hi...MARCH 29
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Six takeaways from Opening Day: Juan Soto earns his Yankees pinstripes
The Orioles and Dodgers made statements on Opening Day, as did Mike Trout, Juan Soto and Josh Hader. Here are Deesha Thosar's top takeaways...MARCH 29
MLB young talent rankings: Top 20 position players, pitchers for 2024
Ranking the 20 best position players and 20 best pitchers under 28 years old for the 2024 MLB season.MARCH 27
MLB young core rankings, Nos. 10-1: Braves, Orioles built to win now and later
Which teams have the best building blocks for the present and imminent future? We've ranked all 30 clubs according to their top eight player...MARCH 27
MLB young core rankings, Nos. 20-11: Why Red Sox, Cardinals could rebuild quickly
Which teams have the best building blocks for the present and imminent future? We've ranked all 30 clubs according to their top eight player...MARCH 26
MLB young core rankings, Nos. 30-21: Why Mets, Phillies have long way to go
Which teams have the best building blocks for the present and imminent future? We've ranked all 30 clubs according to their top eight player...MARCH 25
One MLB player to watch from every team: Juan Soto one-and-done with Yankees?
From top prospects debuting to international players moving stateside to young talents potentially becoming stars, here's who we're most exc...MARCH 25
MLB's best lineup? Pitching staff? 5 burning questions before the 2024 season
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on baseball's best offense, starting rotation and World Series dark horses, and shares its boldest...MARCH 19
2024 MLB predictions: MVP, Cy Young, ROY, World Series
With the 2024 MLB season commencing, who's going to win MVP? Cy Young? Rookie of the Year? The World Series? Our staff experts make their pi...MARCH 19
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
