One bold prediction for each MLB team, from an all-Dodgers Cy Young ballot to Ichiro’s mic-drop comeback
A return from retirement, new ballpark menu items and brighter days in Chicago.
Tue, Apr 22
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MLB Power Rankings: Cincinnati, Cleveland on the climb; What a difference a year makes
In this week's Rankings, we take a look at where each team ranked exactly one year ago and what that might tell us about where they are now.
Fri, Apr 18
- MLB
Five MLB starters who look like they are breaking out … are the signs real?
Let's dive inside the numbers and see if these starting pitchers are worthy of a spot on your fantasy team.
Thu, Apr 17
- MLB
Nine early MLB takes on Braves’ start, NL dominance, AL East race — on point or overreactions?
Here are nine statements I’ve heard around baseball so far this season and my takes on whether they are on point or overreactions.
Wed, Apr 16
- MLB
What are the top 10 front offices in MLB in 2025? Here’s how 40 executives voted
For the second year in a row, The Athletic canvassed 40 executives across baseball to build our front office rankings.
Players:
Tue, Apr 15
- MLB
2025 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Ethan Holliday, Liam Doyle leading the way
Holliday leads a class that is light at the top but heavy with solid prospects well into the second and third rounds.
- MLB
MLB Power Rankings: Padres, Mets move on up and we have a new cellar dweller
Now that we're a few weeks in and things are starting to take shape, we look at what might actually be a problem for each team going forward.
Wed, Apr 9
- MLB
Ranking 11 recent MLB extensions: Which teams did the best deals? Who overpaid?
With so many deals this spring, I decided to rank 11 extensions from the club perspective — the best contracts to the riskiest ones.
Tue, Apr 8
- MLB
MLB Power Rankings: Braves with a big drop; How about that NL West?
For this week's rankings, we look at one name that’s having an outsized impact on either present performance or our future expectations.
