In Patrick Bailey, have Giants finally found their Buster Posey successor?
Over just a few months, rookie Patrick Bailey earned the trust of the Giants' pitching staff and emerged as their catcher of the future. He'...AUGUST 15, 2023
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MLB awards update: Favorites, contenders, dark horses for MVP, Cy Young, ROY
Handicapping MLB's top contenders for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in both leagues through 120 games.AUGUST 15, 2023
MLB Playoff Watch: Who is each contender's biggest X-factor down the stretch?
From struggling stars to players on the mend to potential spark plugs, here's one player from each playoff contender who could make a major...AUGUST 14, 2023
Meet the Dodgers' James Outman, MLB's unlikeliest breakout rookie
Inside former football standout James Outman's meteoric rise with the Dodgers and the swing changes that turned the raw prospect into one of...AUGUST 8, 2023
MLB Playoff Watch: Ranking contenders' roster upgrades from the trade deadline
Deadline winners and losers won't fully be realized for some time. What we do know is who overhauled their rosters the most. Here's ranking...AUGUST 7, 2023
Dodgers’ trade-deadline whiffs leave pitching staff in precarious spot
The Dodgers tried to add Justin Verlander and Eduardo Rodríguez. But both pitchers had other ideas, and the Dodgers have real issues ahead o...AUGUST 2, 2023
MLB trade deadline tracker: Grades, analysis, details on every transaction
A rundown of every trade before the deadline, along with grades and analysis for the bigger transactions from FOX Sports MLB writers.AUGUST 2, 2023
The Reds are coming, and Elly De La Cruz is leading their rookie revolution
Elly De La Cruz has sparked a youth movement in Cincinnati that's turned the 100-loss Reds into contenders almost overnight. And the clubhou...JULY 31, 2023
MLB trade deadline primer: What does each National League contender need?
With MLB's trade deadline rapidly approaching, here's a look at the NL teams we expect to be the biggest buyers — and what must be on their...JULY 27, 2023
Angels become buyers with Lucas Giolito trade, putting end to Shohei Ohtani speculation
By acquiring one of the most desired starting pitchers on the market, the Angels made their intentions clear: Shohei Ohtani isn't going anyw...JULY 27, 2023
Dodgers, Rangers show similar pitching needs as trade deadline approaches
Pitching hasn't doomed the Rangers or Dodgers, who remain atop their respective divisions behind the best offenses in MLB. But their needs o...JULY 24, 2023
Dodgers see latest example of ‘special clubhouse’ forming during return to Texas
The World Series memories flooded back to the Dodgers before they ever stepped foot at Globe Life Field. Winning two of three games reinforc...JULY 24, 2023
What would a Shohei Ohtani trade look like? We made proposals for 12 different teams
Shohei Ohtani is arguably the best player in baseball history. What could a trade for him look like? We made offers from 12 different teams'...JULY 19, 2023
How do MLB players feel about a playoff pitch clock? We asked 9 All-Stars
MLB's pitch clock has cut game times by nearly half an hour, but there have been proposals to amend it in the playoffs. We asked 9 All-Stars...JULY 19, 2023
Shohei Ohtani feeling at home in Seattle? Five takeaways from the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
Between Seattle serenading Shohei Ohtani, elite pitching and defense, and the National League's dramatic revenge, the Midsummer Classic had...JULY 12, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 'proud' to honor father with Home Run Derby crown
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn't initially plan to compete in the Derby again. But after some prodding from family, he returned to the stage and...JULY 11, 2023
Inside Mookie Betts' slugging spree and drive 'to become a Hall of Famer'
With record-setting leadoff power, improved bat speed, middle infield skills and an amplified voice and platform, Mookie Betts relishes ever...JULY 10, 2023
Julio Urías gives Dodgers glimpse of ace they need him to be
Inconsistent and injured, Julio Urías' contract year hasn't gone how he envisioned. The shorthanded Dodgers can only hope Thursday's gem mar...JULY 7, 2023
Can injury-riddled Angels stay in playoff hunt without Mike Trout?
Mike Trout will be out at least a month, which leads right into the trade deadline. Can the Angels stay in contention amid the uncertainty?JULY 6, 2023
The (first-half) All-MLB Teams
Who've been the best players in baseball at each position? All-Star starters don't always tell the most accurate story.JULY 5, 2023
Five crowded positions that will produce MLB All-Star snubs
Every year, All-Star snubs are inevitable. At these five spots, there are particularly crowded fields to make the 2023 Midsummer Classic.JUNE 30, 2023
How the Diamondbacks and Giants became surprise forces in the NL West
Most expected the Padres and Dodgers to duke it out for NL West supremacy. So, how are the D-backs and Giants occupying the top two spots at...JUNE 28, 2023
Dodgers, Astros trending in different directions as Houston narrowly avoids sweep
Depth issues are evident for the perennial powerhouses, though the Dodgers might have turned a corner upon taking a dramatic weekend series...JUNE 26, 2023
MLB Power Rankings: Which division races are most exciting?
Several upstart clubs have shaken up the standings, leading to what should be some exhilarating division battles. This week's rankings inclu...JUNE 26, 2023
The Dodgers need more pitching. Here are potential trade candidates they should consider
The Dodgers have been decimated by pitching injuries and own the NL's worst bullpen ERA. A month before the trade deadline, here are some ar...JUNE 22, 2023
