Nick Selbe

Nick Selbe

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.

Judge is among the players who have already made their mark on the 2025 MLB season.
MLB

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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Torkelson’s development has been key to Detroit’s ascendance.
MLB

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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The Cubs have scored a league-best 192 runs this season, averaging precisely six runs per game.
MLB

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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Henderson has gotten off to a slow start after missing all of spring training.
MLB

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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Soto has been plenty productive for the Mets, even if the numbers aren't as eye-popping.
MLB

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.

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May 4, 2024; Louisville, KY, USA; Mystik Dan, (right) ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr wins the 150th Kentucky Derby.
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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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks on against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park.
MLB

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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MLB

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.

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MLB

2025 MLB Division Previews: American League West

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MLB Preview: AL Central
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MLB

2025 MLB Division Previews: American League Central

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Merrill was named an All-Star, won a Silver Slugger and finished ninth in MVP voting as a rookie.
MLB

After Overlooked Rookie Campaign, Padres’ Jackson Merrill Is Ready for His Encore

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Henderson won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2023 and was named an All-Star last season.
MLB

The 25 Best MLB Players Under Age 25 for the 2025 Season

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