AL MVP Race: Cases for Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani; odds, stats, predictions
The 2022 MLB season has provided us with one of the most fascinating MVP races ever. We crunch the numbers and present the cases for Judge a...OCTOBER 6, 2022
JAKE MINTZ
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2022 MLB Playoffs: FOX Sports' experts pick the winners of every series
Before the MLB playoffs begin Friday, FOX Sports' experts make their picks all the way through the World Series. And some of them might surp...OCTOBER 5, 2022
Aaron Judge crushes AL record, home run No. 62 in Game 161
Just as Aaron Judge seemed to be running out of chances, he rose to the occasion with home run No. 62.OCTOBER 5, 2022
How Phillies turned things around, ended 11-year playoff drought
The Phillies had the National League's longest playoff drought. Here's how they snapped it and clinched a postseason spot.OCTOBER 4, 2022
Aaron Judge keeps getting walked ... which is how it should be
Yankees fans can boo all they want, but pitching around Aaron Judge isn’t weakness or cowardice. It’s an intelligent business decision, Jake...OCTOBER 3, 2022
Chicago White Sox eliminated from playoffs: What went wrong?
The White Sox were expected to contend for the World Series, but instead they'll miss the postseason. What went wrong? Jake Mintz breaks it...SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Aaron Judge's ability to be 'on time' a key to his incredible season
Beyond his incredible size and strength, Aaron Judge is better than any other hitter and seeing what's coming, Jake Mintz writes.SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
How Aaron Judge’s MVP-worthy season changes his impending free agency
Aaron Judge bet on himself and won big. Jake Mintz looks at which teams will be in on him this offseason and where the bidding might start.SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Aaron Judge home run tracker: 2 away from breaking AL record
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has a chance to break the American League single-season home run record. Here's the latest!SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz has unlimited potential. His upside: Baseball Giannis
The Pirates' shortstop is 6-foot-7 with prodigious power, speed and a cannon arm. And he's starting to figure things out, Jake Mintz writes.SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Aaron Judge's MVP case: A transcendent performance to save Yankees' season
Judge isn't just having a typical MVP-worthy campaign, Jake Mintz writes. He's chasing history and carrying the Yankees to the postseason.SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Albert Pujols' Cardinals comeback shows some stories have happy endings
The legend's methodical home run trots, which once looked arduous and painstaking, now carry an aura of grace and elegance, Jake Mintz write...SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The MLB pitch clock rocks: How it works and why it will be great for baseball
With MLB adopting the pitch clock for 2023, Jake Mintz looks at why baseball fans should be excited about the change.SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Mets vs. Braves: Which team has the edge in the NL East?
With the division looking like a battle to the finish, Jake Mintz assesses the Mets and Braves to see which squad has the advantage down the...SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Aaron Judge is carrying the Yankees' offense to a historic degree
Judge has easily been MLB's best hitter, even as the Yanks have floundered. Jake Mintz looks at the degree to which Judge is carrying his te...SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Julio Rodríguez’s wild 2021 was perfect training for MLB’s newest star
In 2021, then-top prospect Julio Rodríguez traveled the world playing baseball. Jake Mintz charts the journey that prepared him for his rook...SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Mets, Dodgers gave us a potential NLCS preview. Brandon Nimmo made it unforgettable
The NL's two best teams showed off skill, drama and odds-defying plays in an epic game. Jake Mintz takes you through it.SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Braves rookie Spencer Strider's fastball is much more than raw gas
Spencer Strider has been dominating the National League while relying almost exclusively on two pitches. Jake Mintz looks at how he's doing...AUGUST 31, 2022
Justin Verlander to injured list: What it means for Astros, AL Cy Young race
With Astros ace Justin Verlander heading to the injured list, Jake Mintz looks at what the injury means for Verlander, the team and the AL C...AUGUST 30, 2022
Orioles rookie Adley Rutschman is already MLB's best catcher
After a slow start, Adley Rutschman has lived up to the enormous hype. Jake Mintz explains what makes him the best catcher in baseball.AUGUST 29, 2022
Why Julio Rodríguez's record-breaking contract was right move for Mariners
When a potential "Forever Player" shows up on your doorstep, you let him in, and you don't let him leave, Jake Mintz writes.AUGUST 26, 2022
Which MLB phenoms are next in line for long-term extensions?
With Braves rookie Michael Harris II signing long-term, Jake Mintz looks at the young MLB stars who might be next on the list.AUGUST 19, 2022
What New York Yankees' struggles mean for their title chances
What's behind the Yankees' skid, and could it have a lasting impact on their postseason hopes? Jake Mintz breaks it all down.AUGUST 17, 2022
After Field of Dreams Game, here are other places we'd like to see an MLB game
After the success of the Field of Dreams Game, Jake Mintz has ideas for other unique locations where MLB teams could play.AUGUST 12, 2022
Field of Dreams Game 2022: A celebration of baseball memories in an Iowa cornfield
The Field of Dreams is an opportunity for fans and players alike to reflect on the people and places that taught them to love baseball, Jake...AUGUST 12, 2022
