Nick Selbe

Joined: Jan 1, 2020

Nick Selbe is a programming editor who also provides MLB and college sports coverage for Sports Illustrated. Nick, who has written about the MLB postseason and All-Star Game for SI, previously worked for MLB Advanced Media, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He graduated from USC in 2014.

Kjerstad reacts after hitting a double during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

MLB

American League Rookie Roundup: X-Factors for the Second Half Playoff Push

Wood reached base 14 times in his first seven career games, a Nationals record.

MLB

National League Rookie Roundup: Nationals’ James Wood Immediately Makes Big Impact

Langford is making a name for himself this season.

MLB

American League Rookie Roundup: Wyatt Langford Caps Off a June to Remember

United States forward Christian Pulisic controls the ball against Uruguay defender Mathías Olivera during the first half of a Copa America match at Arrowhead Stadium.

Soccer

Uruguay Eliminates USMNT From Copa América With 1–0 Win

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals.

NHL

Florida Panthers Top Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 to Win Stanley Cup Finals

For the first time in franchise history, Florida has won the Stanley Cup.

The Tennessee Volunteers dogpile after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

College Baseball

Tennessee Beats Texas A&M to Win Men's College World Series

The Volunteers have won their first national title in program history.

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill hits a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park.

MLB

National League Rookie Roundup: Five Hitters Catching Fire

Summer is officially here, and these youngsters’ bats are scorching hot. See how they’ve made big strides as we approach the midseason mark.

Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Fenway Park.

MLB

American League Rookie Roundup: Top Five Midseason Turnarounds

t’s not how you start, it’s how you finish—at least, that’s the case for these five rookies who have overcome slow beginnings and are starting to hit their midseason strides.

Jun 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone (35) delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

National League Rookie Roundup: How First-Year Players Have Impacted NL’s Winning Teams

Two months into the season and only four NL teams are above .500. Here's how rookies have played a key role for those squads.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox.

MLB

American League Rookie Roundup: Reasons for Hope Among Last-Place Teams

For this group of basement dwellers, the season is already beginning to feel long and arduous. Here are rookies that are providing bright spots in an otherwise listless year.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB

National League Rookie Roundup: 2024's Top Under-the-Radar Pitchers

With big-name first-year pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shōta Imanaga and Paul Skenes occupying the spotlight, you’re forgiven for not noticing these other less heralded arms putting together stellar rookie campaigns.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson has made the most of his opportunities with his third different organization.

MLB

American League Rookie Roundup: Late Breakouts Turning Heads in 2024

The early goings of the season have given us several players who have made the most out of their career second chances. Here are five whose strong starts could precede delayed star turns.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates during Indiana's Game 7 win over the New York Knicks.

NBA

Pacers Beat Knicks in Game 7, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes faces the Chicago Cubs in his MLB debut.

MLB

National League Rookie Roundup: Pirates’ Paul Skenes Dazzles in MLB Debut

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser bats against the New York Yankees.

MLB

American League Rookie Roundup: Colton Cowser Leads Orioles' Youth Movement

Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty signed a one-year contract with the Tigers this offseason.