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The Orioles Finally Had a Winning Month!
Baltimore hadn’t done that since August 2017. Is this a turning point or just a reminder of how awful things have gone?
MLB Power Rankings: Players Heating Up After Cold Starts
Who’s trending in the right direction as we approach the All-Star break?
The Rays Need Front Office Creativity Once Again
Always on the cutting edge, Tampa Bay has a new problem to solve: how to value the wild card slots.
MLB Can’t Replace the Mud Man So Easily
As the league looks for other ways to prepare baseballs, Jim Bintliff’s secret sauce remains the only viable option.
Six Takeaways on MLB’s First All-Star Fan Voting Update
For the most part, the fans got it right, but there were still a few snubs in the results released on Tuesday.
Oneil Cruz Gives the Pirates Hope for a Brighter, More Fun Future
There has never been an MLB player quite like the 6’7” shortstop, and his 2022 debut lived up to the hype.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report and Bullpen Depth Chart
Closers are dropping like flies, so move fast on those emerging to take over.
SI:AM | New-Look Astros, Same Results
These aren't the same Astros you’re used to hating but they’re winning games just the same.
Yordan Álvarez Carted Off After Collision With Jeremy Peña
Both Houston players had to leave the game after running into each other.
Report: Rays Minority Owners Sue, Allege Fraud Against Principal Owner
Stu Sternberg allegedly squeezed out the power of minority partners.
Kinsler to Manage Team Israel at 2023 World Baseball Classic
The four-time MLB All-Star played for Israel in the Tokyo Games.
Tatis Jr. Shares Timeline for Return From Broken Wrist
The Padres shortstop took another step in his recovery process.
Unvaxxed, MIA Red Sox Closer Tanner Houck Gets Ripped After Boston Blows Game
Boston’s pitcher can’t play in Toronto because he’s unvaxxed, and it cost his team.
Manfred Said It’s ‘Ridiculous’ People Think He Hates Baseball
He touched on some of the criticisms and hate he has gotten recently.
Angels’ Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani Crush Back-to-Back Homers
This marks the second time this season that the two stars went yard one after the other.
Angels Pitcher Likely Broke Elbow Joining Brawl vs. Mariners
The relief pitcher will likely miss multiple months following his participation in the melee with the Mariners.
Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Turns Down Home Run Derby Invite
The first baseman reportedly does not want to risk a “flare-up” of soreness in his left wrist.
Report: Freddie Freeman Leaves Excel Sports Management After Braves Exit
The former MVP was apparently not pleased with how his free agency played out this past offseason.
Bryce Harper Hoping for August Return After Thumb Surgery, per Report
The reigning National League MVP will be on the shelf for a while after being hit by a pitch.
Braves Place Kenley Jansen on IL With Irregular Heartbeat
The 34-year-old reliever previously underwent corrective heart surgery in 2018.
Senate Judiciary Committee Questions MLB’s Antitrust Exemption
The letter by the Judiciary Committee marks the first substantial step taken by the federal government to question the legality of MLB’s exemption.
Reports: MLB Won’t Assess Fee if Athletics Move to Las Vegas
The league won’t assess a relocation fee to Oakland if the club decides to move to Nevada’s largest city.