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New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada
MLB

Working at SI Was a Dream Fulfilled

By Matt Martell
Marcus Stroman, pitching for Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, reacts during the fifth inning of the against Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

By Matt Martell
Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander, Trea Turner side by side
MLB

The Most Impactful MLB Offseason Signings

By Stephanie Apstein, Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk tosses his bat after hitting an RBI single in the sixthh inning.
MLB

Catch ’23: What MLB’s Top 10 Catchers List Means for the Position

By Matt Martell
Jazz Chisholm Jr. MLB the Show 23 cover
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Jazz Chisholm Is Ready to Change Baseball

By Matt Martell
alex-rodriguez-five-tool-newsletter
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Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Winners and Losers

By Tom Verducci and Matt Martell
Astros’ Carlos Beltrán side by side with Cardinals’ Scott Rolen
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Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame

By Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell
White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at US Cellular Field. The White Sox won 10–6.
MLB

Using Gradual Peak to Evaluate Hall of Fame Candidates

By Matt Martell
Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) reacts after scoring the game-winning run against the Braves during the tenth inning.
MLB

Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As Pirates Continue Intriguing Offseason

By Matt Martell
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa points to his right with his back to the camera
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Carlos Correa’s Return Makes the Twins a Contender. Now They Must Add More

By Matt Martell
Former Cubs lefthander Wade Miley pitches against the Reds during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6, 2022.
MLB

A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB

By Matt Martell
Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
MLB

Let’s Remember What We’ll Forget From 2022

By Matt Martell
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins singles during the seventh inning against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
MLB

Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go

By Matt Martell
a side by side of Carlos Correa and Aaron Judge each swinging a bat
MLB

A Giant Disappointment

By Matt Martell
Shortstop Dansby Swanson throws a ball
MLB

Cubs’ Swanson Signing Pries Open New Contention Window

By Matt Martell
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo and outfielder Aaron Judge celebrate after defeating the Orioles at Yankee Stadium.
MLB

The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

By Matt Martell
Former Cubs catcher Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a walk-off single.
MLB

Willson Contreras Pushes Cardinals Closer to World Series Contention

By Matt Martell
Billy Norghey with J. Hicks Sports Installation works on installing the new retractable protective netting at Aces ballpark to protect baseball fans from getting hit by a foul ball during Aces games.
MLB

MLB Passes Protective Netting Requirements at Minor League Parks

By Matt Martell
Aaron Judge Daily Cover
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Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings

By Matt Martell
Matt Chapman celebrates with George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
MLB

Building the Best Blue Jays Team for 2023

By Matt Martell
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña holds up the World Series MVP trophy.
MLB

This Astros World Series Title Confirms Their Unmatched Excellence

By Matt Martell
Astros manager Dusty Baker looks out at the field before a World Series Game
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Dusty Baker Is One Win From Elusive World Series Title

By Matt Martell
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña celebrates after hitting a home run in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series.
MLB

The Many Thrills of This World Series

By Matt Martell
The four Astros pitchers—Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly—who threw a combined no-hitter in the World Series and their catcher Christian Vázquez pose for a photo.
MLB

Combined No-Hitters Are Stupid

By Matt Martell
Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh celebrates with Kyle Schwarber after hitting a home run in the World Series.
MLB

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

By Matt Martell
Astros righthander Justin Verlander pitches in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series.
MLB

The Astros Benefit From the Rainout Just as Much as the Phillies

By Matt Martell
Jose Altuve runs off the field
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Three World Series Questions for the Next Three Games

By Matt Martell
Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber and home plate umpire Pat Hoberg watch as a ball hit by Schwarber goes foul.
MLB

Kyle Schwarber Missed It by That Much… Twice!

By Matt Martell
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos runs to first base after hitting an RBI single in Game 1 of the World Series.
MLB

Nick Castellanos’s Clutch Plays Set Up Thrilling World Series

By Matt Martell
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto celebrate after Realmuto’s home run.
MLB

The Phillies Are the Anti-Astros

By Matt Martell
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman runs to first base
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On the Day Before the World Series

By Matt Martell
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman celebrates with first baseman Yuli Gurriel after beating the Yankees to clinch the AL pennant.
MLB

The Astros Beast vs. the NL East… Again

By Matt Martell
Yankees manager Aaron Boone removes starting pitcher Gerrit Cole from Game 3 of the 2022 ALCS at Yankee Stadium
MLB

The Death of Do-or-Die Playoff Games

By Matt Martell
Jurickson Profar reacts after third base umpire Todd Tichenor calls him out for not checking his swing.
MLB

Stop Blaming the Umpires for Everything

By Matt Martell
Minute Maid Park with the roof open during the fifth inning in Game 2 of the ALCS between the Astros and Yankees.
MLB

The Yankees Didn’t Lose to the Astros Because of an Open Roof

By Matt Martell
Padres first baseman Brandon Drury hits a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning of NLCS Game 2 against the Phillies.
MLB

The Padres Strike Back to Set Stage for Epic Postseason Series

By Matt Martell
Giancarlo Stanton rounds third base after hitting a three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALDS.
MLB

Do the Four LCS Teams Tell Us Anything About the State of Baseball?

By Matt Martell
Fans wait out the rain at Yankee Stadium before Game 5 of the 2022 ALDS.
MLB

Guardians and Yankees Ready for Rain-Free, Do-Or-Die Game 5

By Matt Martell
Josh Bell celebrates the San Diego Padres’ win.
MLB

Fans Benefit From New Playoff Format’s Upsets

By Matt Martell
Aaron Boone answers questions after the Yankees’ 6–5 loss to the Guardians in ALDS Game 3.
MLB

The Yankees Will Need a New Manager Next Season

By Matt Martell
Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner goes for the baseball after dropping a popup against the Padres.
MLB

The Dodgers and Braves Are Getting Outplayed

By Matt Martell
Yordan Alvarez celebrates his two-run home run in Game 2 of the ALDS
MLB

Yordan Alvarez Leaves the Mariners Helpless in Houston

By Matt Martell
Jake Cronenworth shows his glove after tagging Mookie Betts, who was attempting to steal second base.
MLB

The Most Improbable Caught Stealing in a Long, Long Time

By Matt Martell
Harrison Bader reacts after hitting a home run.
MLB

Harrison Bader’s Other Play That Led to the Yankees’ Win

By Matt Martell
Astros ace Justin Verlander pitches his final regular-season game against the Phillies.
MLB

Four Things to Know About Division Series

By Matt Martell
Umpire Alfonso Márquez checks for substances behind the ears of Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove.
MLB

Joe Musgrove Cl-EAR-ly Wasn’t Cheating

By Matt Martell
Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez celebrate after Raleigh scores the Mariners’ go-ahead run in the ninth inning vs. the Blue Jays.
MLB

A Near Perfect Day of Baseball Games

By Matt Martell
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol looks on before NL Wild Card Game 1 vs. the Phillies.
MLB

A Series of Unfortunate Decisions

By Matt Martell
Albert Pujols gives a curtain call to the Busch Stadium crowd after hitting his 701st career home run
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Eight Thoughts Heading Into the First Day of the Playoffs

By Matt Martell
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom
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How the Tiebreaker Rule Impacts the MLB Playoff Race

By Matt Martell
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