Trading away a league batting champion does not seem smart on the surface, but the Twins moving Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins is an example of a good decision.
Bo knows football. Bo knows baseball. Bo knows how to keep a legacy in sports going. Despite not being a Hall of Famer, Bo Jackson is one of the most-famous athletes ever.
In MLB history, 29 players have earned both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors over the course of their careers. How many can you name in five minutes?
Let's take a look at some of the biggest names to ever go through the Rule 5 process.
Most insiders think that the DH is here to stay in the National League, so with hitting pitchers about to go the way of the dinosaur, it's worth taking a look at those hurlers who raked (relatively speaking).
Black History Month is upon us, and with spring training primed to get started later in the month, it is the perfect time to take a look back at the rich history of the intersection of the sport and the culture. The story of blacks in baseball is a triumphant one that remains relevant and unforgettable to this day.
The perfect game is one of the greatest and rarest accomplishments in Major League Baseball, having only occurred 23 times in history. Here's a look at all 23 pitchers who finished their starts with 27 up and 27 down.
With free agent prices taking off this offseason, strong minor league farm systems are more important than ever in MLB. Here's a look at every team's top prospect entering the 2023 season.
The 2022 MLB season is finally in the books. After a season of historical performances and some surprises, we hand out grades for all 30 squads.
Who might be making a trip to their first all-star game this time next year? Let's look at 20 guys who will do just that next July.
Each MLB season is equally filled with surprising and disappointing performances. These are the top overachievers and underachievers of the 2022 season.
Many greats will be left out — sorry to Marty Brennaman or Milo Hamilton. We gave it a go and included some of the game's more modern-day talent mixed with the all-time legends. Here we go, listed alphabetically.
Whether talking about the present or traveling back to the past, it's quite the challenge trying to come up with the best minor league baseball nicknames of all time.
You could make the argument for him being the greatest player ever. He was maybe the first true celebrity the sport birthed. The life of one George Herman Ruth wasn’t always glorious, but a look back at his career is full of iconic moments and incredible accomplishments.
While the CBA negotiation was agonizingly frustrating to watch unfold, with it the game will be experiencing a horde of changes both on and off the field. Let's take a look at some of them.
Three teams don’t have an MVP in their history. The Rays and Diamondbacks, to be fair, are the most-recent teams added to MLB. Then there are the Mets who, well, we don’t have an excuse for them.
There are countless memorable plays, pitches, and at-bats in baseball postseason history. However, there are a select few legends who made it a habit of creating these moments when the stakes are at their highest.
For every team, fanbase, and generation, there are a handful of postseason events that stand shoulders above the rest. Here is a look at the memorable or noteworthy moment for each MLB franchise in their playoff history.
These are the fastest players in 2022, according to Statcast sprint speed.
A lot has changed in baseball since then, but this series doesn't seem to have happened that long ago. The crisp California nights were a beautiful backdrop for one of the most interesting Series in recent memory. Let's look back at the 2002 World Series.
MLB teams don't usually have success without some surprises along the way. These are the biggest surprises for every team from the 2022 season.
Every MLB has players that don't perform up to expectations. These are the most disappointing players for every team from the 2022 season.
It was a whirlwind 2022 MLB season, as the owners and players thwarted a lockout by coming to an agreement in March en route to a memorable and record-breaking season.
The most dynamic MLB players seem to always possess the same unique skill set. A rare blend of both power and speed. The combination is celebrated with entry into the game's exclusive 30/30 club (30 homers and 30 steals in a single season).
Whether struggling in the majors or never getting the chance to play in the majors for an extended period, here are notable players in the MLB minor-league system who never enjoyed sustained major-league success, listed in chronological order.
If the team endures a similarly frustrating campaign this year but Chapman is in good form, he’ll likely be flipped this summer for prospects.
One key storyline for the Phillies this year will revolve around Bryce Harper. The star outfielder was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in May of last year, which prevented him from throwing but allowed him to serve as the designated hitter. His continued presence in the lineup helped the club earn a Wild Card berth and eventually make it all the way to the World Series.
ESPN's Alden Gonzalez has shared predictions for how much Ohtani will earn via his next deal.
New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler addressed comments made by team owner Steve Cohen about the club needing "one more hitter" now that Carlos Correa isn't an option.
Medical advancements have gotten us to the point where players who have undergone Tommy John surgery are capable of returning to form following the procedure. Here we look at some candidates to make an impact in 2023 following their own Tommy John surgery.
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