Nick Selbe is a programming editor at Sports Illustrated who frequently writes about baseball and college sports. Before joining SI in March 2020 as a breaking/trending news writer, he worked for MLB Advanced Media, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. Selbe received a bachelor's in communication from the University of Southern California.
MLB Awards Front-Runners Through First Quarter of 2025 Season
From MVP to Cy Young and beyond, these players have made their mark through the opening months of the campaign.
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Tigers’ Path to Top of American League Is Years in the Making
Detroit’s success shouldn’t really surprise anyone. The foundation for a contender has long been under construction.
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MLB Power Rankings: Each Team’s Biggest Surprise After One Month
In our first power rankings since Opening Day, we highlight the most unexpected developments—good and bad—from April.
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Panic Meter: Which MLB Stars Off to Slow Starts Have Reason to Worry?
We’re one month into the 2025 season, and some household names aren’t performing to their career norms.
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MLB Offseason Acquisitions Grades: Juan Soto, Max Fried Stand Out Early
Plenty of star players changed teams this winter, and while some have hit the ground running , others have struggled.
Horse Racing
Mystik Dan Delivers Kentucky Derby Victory for the Ages
In one of the tightest finishes in Derby history, Mystik Dan pulled off an upset that will go down in horse racing lore.
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Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays Agree to 14-Year Contract Extension
After an offseason of contract extension talks that went nowhere, the Toronto Blue Jays and star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have finally gotten on the same p
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2025 MLB Division Previews: American League East
The Yankees got back on top last season, but they'll face stiff competition to defend their crown. Here’s our predicted record for each team, along with best- and worst-case scenarios.