John Smoltz on Aaron Judge vs. Barry Bonds, Dodgers' injuries, AL Central, Rickwood
John Smoltz weighs in on Aaron Judge's historic stretch, the Dodgers' roster needs, the surprising AL Central and MLB's showcase at Rickwood...JUNE 19
ROWAN KAVNER
MLB WRITER
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With Mookie Betts out, here are 16 players the Dodgers could target
Mookie Betts is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, creating a huge hole in the Dodgers' lineup and infield. With October in mind, what options and...JUNE 17
Best fits for Luis Robert? Yankees dilemma? Red Sox buyers? 5 burning MLB questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the Cubs, Cardinals and Red Sox contending, Seattle surging, Texas and Arizona X-factors, Yanke...JUNE 14
As Corey Seager makes memorable L.A. return, Dodgers still figuring out future at SS
Three years after two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager's departure, the Dodgers are still searching for their long-term answer at shortsto...JUNE 13
John Smoltz on Dodgers-Yankees, NL wild cards and a new pitching wave
John Smoltz weighs in on former relievers thriving as starters, the recent Dodgers-Yankees series and NL teams likely on the fence about buy...JUNE 12
How Teoscar Hernández emerged as an unsung hero of the Dodgers' offense
Hernández's one-year deal likely flew under the radar amid the Dodgers' splashy offseason, but after taking center stage vs. the Yankees thi...JUNE 10
Dodgers-Yankees preview: Top player? Best offense, pitching? Trade deadline needs?
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on all things Dodgers-Yankees, including X-factors, deadline needs and a ranking between Mookie Be...JUNE 7
2024 MLB odds: Can Reds' Elly De La Cruz eclipse 100 stolen bases?
Elly De La Cruz is looking to become the first player to steal 100 bases in over three decades. Does the oddsboard suggest he can accomplish...JUNE 7
Shohei Ohtani or Mookie Betts? Aaron Judge or Juan Soto? Making the MVP cases
Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani are MVP front-runners heading into their showdown in the Bronx. But who has the best...JUNE 6
Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto? Ranking MLB offseason moves paying off most in 2024
From superstars to surprise bargains, these are the 30 best offseason additions through the season's first couple of months.JUNE 5
Phillies' weakness? Cardinals contenders? Mariners blockbuster trade? 5 burning MLB questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the Phillies' roster needs ahead of the deadline, Cody Bellinger's contract situation, the Mari...MAY 31
MLB Rookie Power Rankings: Paul Skenes arrives and a new leader emerges in May
After Paul Skenes' excellent arrival, Shōta Imanaga's first stumble and a rookie rising in the Bronx, who takes the top spot? Here are Rowan...MAY 30
Ronald Acuña Jr. Roundtable: How his ACL injury changes Braves' fortunes, NL landscape
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s season is over, but is the Braves'? FOX Sports MLB experts Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar weigh in on how Acuña's injury...MAY 27
Dodgers still faves? Cubs a move away? Who trades for Chisholm? 5 burning MLB questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether Cubs and/or Cardinals need to buy early; Dodgers' pursuit of No. 1 seed; D-backs' conce...MAY 24
MLB Buy or Sell: Ohtani’s pitching future? 100 bags for Elly? Astros alive?
Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at Elly De La Cruz's blistering pace, MLB's biggest offensive surprise, Paul Skenes' delayed Rookie of...MAY 23
Ten MLB prospects to watch: After Paul Skenes’ arrival, who's next in 2024?
These 10 prospects have yet to play in the majors this year, but each could make an impact on a big-league roster before season's end.MAY 22
Elly De La Cruz is MLB's 'create-a-player,' and he's only getting better
Elly De La Cruz's combination of speed and power has him on pace for an unprecedented 30 homers and 100 steals. So, how much higher can the...MAY 20
What's up with Ronald Acuña, Julio Rodríguez? Orioles' weakness? 5 burning MLB questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on slumping superstars and heavyweight lineups, AL contenders, whether Mike Trout made the right d...MAY 17
Inside Paul Goldschmidt's quest to recapture MVP form: 'There's not a magic pill'
Paul Goldschmidt has always hit. But mired in a career-worst start, his ability to bounce back will have major ramifications for the Cardina...MAY 16
As Marlins' sell-off begins early, who — and what — might be next?
The Luis Arráez trade shocked Miami's clubhouse and signaled another rebuild. So, how are some of the Marlins' other potential trade candida...MAY 15
Braves OK? Brewers for real? Trade Arenado? 5 burning questions around MLB
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether the Braves or Mets will break out, disappointing starts from the Reds and Giants, the C...MAY 10
MLB Buy or Sell: Best offense and rotation? Ohtani for MVP? Judge rebound?
Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at the early MVP and Cy Young races, the Twins' surge, the Jays' fall, the Phillies' spot atop the East...MAY 9
Dodgers look like NL’s best after sweeping Braves — and now get another boost
Walker Buehler returns to the mound for the first time in nearly two years Monday, just as the Dodgers could be establishing themselves as t...MAY 6
MLB's best hitter? Mariners contenders? Rays done? Trade Verlander? 5 burning questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the best hitter in baseball, the surging Mariners, the spiraling Astros and Rays, and more.MAY 2
MLB Rookie Power Rankings: Who takes top spot one month in?
From former NPB stars, to a Pirates flamethrower, to yet another young Orioles standout, Rowan Kavner debuts his first rookie power rankings...MAY 1
