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Yasiel Puig's Plate Discipline and Trademark Flare Are Elevating the Dodgers

Yasiel Puig is playing some of the best baseball of his career in the 2017 playoffs. The Dodgers are loving the results from their eccentric outfielder.

by Jay Jaffe

Verlander's Dominance Rooted in Astros' Analytical Approach

by Tom Verducci

Watch: Justin Turner Blasts Walk-Off Home Run vs. Lackey

by Khadrice Rollins

Dodgers Take Commanding NLCS Lead on Justin Turner's Walk-Off Homer

On the anniversary of Kirk Gibson's legendary postseason walk-off, Justin Turner authored his own indelible moment in Dodgers history. Los Angeles now leads the NLCS 2-0.

by Stephanie Apstein

Yankees, Dodgers Prove Playoffs Are Being Dominated by Bullpens and Strikeouts

The 2017 playoffs are full of short starts, heavy bullpen usage and a whole lot of strikeouts.

by Jay Jaffe

Better Luck Next Year: Here's Why Your Team Won't Win the World Series

Four clubs remain alive in the playoffs, but only one will emerge as the champion. But here's why your team—no matter how good—won't be it.

by The SI Staff

John Farrell Ran Out of Time Under the Current Red Sox Regime

John Farrell won a World Series and two division titles in Boston, but he wasn't general manager Dave Dombrowski's guy, and that made his firing all but inevitable.

by Jon Tayler

Astros Squash Red Sox in Most Mismatched Division Series of Them All

Before the Dodgers were the Dodgers and the Indians were winning 22 straight games, the Astros were the talk of baseball. They're once again showing just how good they can be.

by Stephanie Apstein

MLB Videos

Could Carlos Carrasco's Art Be the Secret to the Indians' Success?

Where Does Indians' Win Streak Rank Among Best Runs in Sports History?

Rising Stars: Michael Fulmer

Features

How Max Scherzer's Arrival Eased the Pressure on Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals

As the playoffs begin, the Nationals have two righthand men who complement—and compliment—each other. Max Scherzer ’s 2015 arrival was the best thing that could have happened to Stephen Strasburg.

by Stephanie Apstein

How Ryan Zimmerman Embraced Yoga, Got Healthy and Revitalized his Career

After Ryan Zimmerman struggled through an injury-plagued 2016 season, the Nationals third baseman embraced yoga. Now, he's having one of the best seasons of his career.

by Jon Tayler

How the Indians Turned Their Crushing World Series Loss Into a Historic Season

Last year the Indians came impossibly close to winning Game 7 of the World Series. The loss could have been crushing. Instead, it became fuel.

by Tom Verducci

Indians Reliever Helps Get People to Safety During Hurricane Harvey

How Cleveland Indians reliever Nick Goody dealt with watching family members in Texas suffer through Hurricane Harvey.

by Stephanie Apstein

MLB Galleries

25 and Under All-Stars of MLB

Photos: 25 and Under All-Stars of the MLB

After terrorizing minor league pitching, Mays gets his ticket from Omaha, Neb., to New York to join the Giants in May 1951. He hit .274 with 20 homers and 68 RBI during the year and won the Rookie of the Year award.

Rare Photos of Willie Mays

Classic SI Photos of Albert Pujols