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Making the Case for the American Baseball Cup
The NBA is reportedly discussing the merits of an in-season tournament. MLB is the league that needs it.
MLB Power Rankings: The Dodgers Are Finally Dethroned
For the first time all season, we have a new No. 1 team. Plus, two AL West teams enter the top five.
Inside the Reds’ Historically Bad Start to the Season
Losing is a collection of tiny, individual tragedies. And so far this season, Cincinnati has done a lot of losing.
Nasty Nestor Cortes Jr. Is Not Your Typical Soft-Tossing Journeyman
The mustachioed lefthander has developed into a frontline starter for a loaded Yankees pitching staff.
MLB Power Rankings: The Breakouts and Busts Are Shaking Things Up
Nasty Nestor Cortes Jr. is leading the dominant Yankees, while the underperforming José Berríos is hurting the Blue Jays
Pirates Use Emergency Catcher Against Reds
Pittsburgh was forced to use Josh VanMeter as their emergency catcher on Saturday afternoon against Cincinnati. Here’s why.
How Concerned Should We Be About These Sluggish Starts?
Joey Votto, Max Muncy and the Braves’ outfielders are among the players we’re evaluating with the SI MLB Panic Meter.
MLB Power Rankings: Angels Surge Behind Baseball’s Best Offense
For the first time in Mike Trout’s career, Los Angeles begins May in first place in the AL West.
The Biggest Surprises of the 2022 MLB Season So Far
The Dodgers’ pitching staff is historically great. Attendance is better than expected. Both Sox can’t hit.
There’s No Grand Conspiracy Behind the Mets’ Getting Hit by Pitches
Nobody should be surprised that New York is getting plunked. Here are the facts behind all the April baseball gripes.
Six Chaotic Blunders Lead to a Bonkers Twins Walk-Off Win
Three Minnesota baserunning mistakes were sprinkled throughout the wildest final play of the MLB season. And the team still won.
MLB Power Rankings: The Mariners Crack the Top 10
Seattle’s offense has it on the rise, while the White Sox and Braves suffered the steepest declines.
The Mets Rotation Is Thriving—And It Isn’t Even at Full Strength
New York has MLB’s best record because of its league-best starting staff. And its best pitcher isn’t even healthy.
MLB Power Rankings: The Giants Are Better Than We Thought—Again
The Mets, Cardinals and White Sox are also surging this week after their hot starts to the 2022 season.
MLB Is Different This Year, And More Radical Changes Are Coming
In need of some buzz, baseball will look vastly different over the next five years. Its future depends on it.
Opening Day Thursday Bets: Astros, Diamondbacks, Cardinals Start Fast
Best bets for three games from Thursday’s MLB Opening Day schedule, including an upset in the Padres-Diamondbacks matchup.
MLB Predictions for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards
Our baseball writers make their picks for each league’s big three awards.
NL Pennant, Division Future Odds: NL East Will be Tight
The Dodgers, Braves and Brewers are the betting favorites at SI Sportsbook to win the NL divisions in 2022.
Ranking Every MLB Team by Entertainment Value
How many of the 30 clubs are actually worth watching? Here is where each one stands on the fun index.