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Apr 6, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees’ Clay Holmes celebrates a win with catcher Austin Wells.

MLB Reliever Power Rankings: Top 10 for 2024 Season

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Cloud Over Shohei Ohtani Could Clear in Former Interpreter’s Betting Scandal

Stephanie Apstein
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout in a Spring Training game.
MLB

Shohei Ohtani Strives to Be the Absolute Best … Even at Getting Some Shuteye

By Stephanie Apstein
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, left, and second baseman Mookie Betts on the field during spring training
MLB

Shohei Ohtani Brings Enough Spotlight for Other Dodgers to Shine Overseas

By Stephanie Apstein
New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB

Juan Soto Is Comfortable Being a Yankee. But Not That Comfortable.

By Stephanie Apstein
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm.
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MLB’s Uniform Fiasco Is About More Than See-Through Pants. It’s About Trust.

By Stephanie Apstein
Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani at a press conference announcing his marriage.
MLB

Shohei Ohtani’s Wedding Reveal Provided More Questions Than Answers

By Stephanie Apstein
Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger looks at his bat after striking out
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Cody Bellinger Is Looking On the Bright Side of His New Cubs Contract

By Stephanie Apstein
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber
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How the Phillies Are Using a Pickleball-Inspired Game to Boost Defense

By Stephanie Apstein
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference.
MLB

Yankees Aren’t Finished Adding to Roster After Last Year’s ‘Failure’

By Stephanie Apstein
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (12) pitches in the in the eighth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins.
MLB

MLB Roundtable: Giants Put Trust in System With Jordan Hicks Signing

By Stephanie Apstein and Emma Baccellieri
Japan starting pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches during the World Baseball Classic.
MLB

MLB Roundtable: Cubs Add Pitching Depth With Shōta Imanaga

By Stephanie Apstein and Emma Baccellieri
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) is congratulated after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during a spring training game.
MLB

Creating a Dream Team Starting Lineup of Remaining MLB Free Agents

By Stephanie Apstein
Blake Snell throws a pitch for the San Diego Padres.
MLB

Creating a Pitching Dream Team of MLB Free Agents

By Stephanie Apstein
Simone Biles competes during the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
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23 for ’23: Simone Biles Is Ready for the Future

By Stephanie Apstein
Japan’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Mexico.
MLB

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Signing Is Shohei Ohtani’s First Big Win With the Dodgers

By Stephanie Apstein
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) awaits a pitch with ten seconds on the pitch clock remaining.
MLB

MLB Tweaks Pitch Clock Rules Despite Pushback From Players

By Stephanie Apstein
Shohei Ohtani speaks at an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Shohei Ohtani Keeps the Curtain Up in His Grand Dodgers Unveiling

By Stephanie Apstein
Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (right) talks to Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
MLB

Shohei Ohtani’s Deal Is a Big Loss for These Five Teams

By Stephanie Apstein and Emma Baccellieri
Shohei Ohtani prepares to hit for the Los Angeles Angels.
MLB

Shohei Ohtani’s Greatness Finally Has a Price: $700 Million

By Stephanie Apstein
Juan Soto playing against the Yankees.
MLB

Juan Soto May Need the Yankees Just As Much As They Need Him

By Stephanie Apstein
dave roberts
MLB

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Is the Only Person Addressing the Elephant in the Room

By Stephanie Apstein
Angels DH Shohei Ohtani
MLB

Clues Suggest Shohei Ohtani May Be Advancing With Blue Jays

By Stephanie Apstein
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani waits for his turn at bat
MLB

Shohei Ohtani’s Free Agency Is the Biggest Mystery in Baseball

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

Here’s Why All MLB Execs Dress the Same

By Stephanie Apstein
Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning, left and pitcher Nathan Eovaldi spray the crowd with champagne during the 2023 World Series champion celebration
MLB

The Perfect Thanksgiving Food for Every MLB Team

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

MLB’s GM Meetings Plagued by Queasy Conundrum

By Stephanie Apstein
Craig Counsell watches on as the Brewers play in the National League playoffs.
MLB

Making Sense of a Wild MLB Manager Carousel

By Stephanie Apstein
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is named the 2023 World Series MVP
MLB

Corey Seager Can Finally Let Loose

By Stephanie Apstein
Rangers players celebrate winning the 2023 World Series.
MLB

Rangers Ride Nathan Eovaldi Gem to First World Series Title

By Stephanie Apstein
Evan Carter rounding the bases.
MLB

For 21-Year-Old Evan Carter, the Rangers’ Playoff Pressure Is the Least of His Big-League Worries

By Stephanie Apstein
Rangers' Corey Seager, right, celebrates with Marcus Semien after both scored on Seager's home run in Game 4 of the 2023 World Series
MLB

Rangers’ Semien, Seager Are One Win Away From Realizing Their Shared Vision

By Stephanie Apstein
Christian Walker after a double.
MLB

What to Expect From Game 4: Bullpen Game Takes Center Stage at World Series

By Stephanie Apstein
Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen
MLB

Diamondbacks’ Mike Hazen Might Be the Most Superstitious GM in Baseball

By Stephanie Apstein
Diamondbacks players Geraldo Perdomo (2) and Corbin Carroll (7) celebrate after Game 2 of the World Series.
MLB

Diamondbacks Ride Old-School Style to Dominant Game 2 Victory

By Stephanie Apstein
Texas Rangers Adolis Garcia hits a walk-off home run against Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the World Series.
MLB

Rangers’ Adolis García Spoke His Game 1 Walk-Off Homer Into Existence

By Stephanie Apstein
Rangers pitcher Jordan Montgomery (52) throws a pitch during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the ALCS against the Astros.
MLB

Game 2 of the World Series Will Be a Battle of Strength vs. Strength

By Stephanie Apstein
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred speaks with reporters before Game 1 of the World Series.
MLB

MLB Planning to Broadcast Diamondbacks, Padres Games in 2024

By Stephanie Apstein
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a press conference.
MLB

Rob Manfred Considering Roster Limits for Pitchers After 2024

By Stephanie Apstein
Diamondbacks players celebrate winning Game 7 of the NLCS over the Phillies.
MLB

Diamondbacks Eager to Continue Defying Doubters in World Series

By Stephanie Apstein
Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Corbin Carroll.
MLB

Corbin Carroll Leads Diamondbacks to an Improbable World Series Appearance

By Stephanie Apstein
Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber looks perplexed while hitting against the Diamondbacks in Game 6 of the 2023 NLCS
MLB

Phillies Finally Look Mortal at Home in Massive Game 6 Letdown

By Stephanie Apstein
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos flashes his ring finger to teammates after hitting a double against the Marlins in the NL wild card series
MLB

Nick Castellanos’s Basquiat Batting Gloves Might Be the Phillies’ Secret Weapon

By Stephanie Apstein
Bryce Harper after stealing home.
MLB

Stealing Home Sparks Phillies, Robs Diamondbacks of NLCS Momentum

By Stephanie Apstein
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel.
MLB

The Phillies Need to Address Their Bullpen Issues Ahead of Game 5

By Stephanie Apstein
Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte (4) celebrates his walk-off single with Geraldo Perdomo in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Phillies.
MLB

Ketel Marte’s Walk-Off Shows That Anything Is Possible With These Diamondbacks

By Stephanie Apstein
Phillies’ Trea Turner celebrates his home run with Bryce Harper in NLCS Game 2 vs. the Diamondbacks.
MLB

‘Leave No Doubt!’: Phillies’ Bats Are Cruising Through October

By Stephanie Apstein
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) reacts after hitting a home run against the Dodgers.
MLB

The Secret to the Diamondbacks’ Success? A Special Pair of Shorts

By Stephanie Apstein
Phillies’ Kyle Scharber, Bryce Harper celebrate Schwarber’s home run in NLCS Game 1 win vs. Diamondbacks.
MLB

Phillies Look Ready to Punch Their Tickets to Another World Series

By Stephanie Apstein
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws against the Atlanta Braves
MLB

Pitching Helps Phillies Send Braves Packing—Again

By Stephanie Apstein
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks to the media
MLB

Rob Manfred Talks MLB Playoff Format, A’s Relocation and More

By Stephanie Apstein
Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia hits a single
MLB

Orlando Arcia’s Clubhouse Comments Were Never Off the Record

By Stephanie Apstein
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