Why Orioles' ceiling is even higher than imagined: 'They're just scratching the surface'
How a Gunnar Henderson-inspired change at the plate is helping the Orioles' second-year players start to realize their tremendous potential.APRIL 25
ROWAN KAVNER
MLB WRITER
MLB WRITER
MLB progress report: 1 early flaw with each of baseball's best teams
Even the top MLB contenders have some kind of shortcoming. These are the early flaws worth monitoring for every team with a winning record.APRIL 22
Betts or Ohtani? Alonso's future with Mets? Dodgers vulnerable? 5 burning questions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether Mookie Betts or Shohei Ohtani is the better hitter, the Mets are for real, Pete Alonso...APRIL 19
MLB Buy or Sell: Braves fine sans Strider? Trout staying put? Phillies in trouble?
Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at a young hitter making the leap to stardom, Mike Trout’s future in Anaheim, whether there's a new wor...APRIL 18
Why the Dodgers traded Michael Busch — and how their loss is again the Cubs' gain
Without a clear path to playing time, the Dodgers dealt away star prospect Michael Busch. His first few weeks with the Cubs suggest it might...APRIL 17
How Shohei Ohtani has handled the gambling saga: 'He's unflappable'
Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career couldn't have gotten off to a stranger start. But he's come out of the off-field turmoil a better teammate —...APRIL 16
2023-24 MLB free-agent signing tracker, grades: Mets sign J.D. Martinez
Here are some of the biggest moves in MLB free agency thus far, along with grades and the top players still available.APRIL 12
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
MLB Buy or Sell: Early contenders, pretenders and first impressions from 2024
Rowan Kavner looks at 10 popular MLB takes from the first two weeks of the season — and declares whether he's buying or selling them.APRIL 11
Inside Blake Snell’s free-agent odyssey to San Francisco: ‘This is where I belong’
Despite settling for a two-year deal following a drawn out free agency, Blake Snell harbors no bitterness entering his 2024 debut. "I don't...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
Inside Mookie Betts' historic start to 2024: 'You're the GOAT'
Mookie Betts' move to shortstop could have come at an offensive cost. Instead, he's off to the best start of his illustrious 11-year career....APRIL 3
MLB opening weekend observations: 10 things we learned
After only a few games, we're prone to some overreactions. But the first series of the year did provide some insight into players and teams...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
Dodgers' Big 3 is 'daunting' — and undaunted by Opening Day spotlight
It's already been a wild spring for the Dodgers. But, as their first game stateside showed, that won't slow down their MVP trio.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
Predicting MLB’s biggest turnarounds in 2024: Yankees, Cardinals playoff bound?
These teams might not win their respective divisions, but they figure to make playoff pushes after watching from home last October.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
Four takeaways from Shohei Ohtani's news conference: 'I never bet on sports'
Amid investigations by the IRS and MLB, Shohei Ohtani did not take questions Monday but delivered a detailed statement proclaiming his innoc...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
Five observations from Dodgers-Padres' Seoul Series
MLB's opening series between the Dodgers and Padres featured tons of hits, familiar faces in new defensive places and some unexpected contro...MARCH 21
Dodgers' offensive depth the difference in season-opening comeback over Padres
The Dodgers' MVP trio combined to reach base eight times, but it was the bottom of their stacked lineup that flipped the opener and reminded...MARCH 20
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
