Sliders: A Triple-A pitcher’s unusual place in MLB history, plus the most creative Immaculate Grid yet
A century before the torpedo, there was the bottle bat.
Marlins
Twins
Mariners
Blue Jays
Tue, Apr 22
- MLB
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.
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
Having left MLB behind, ex-Marlins GM Kim Ng to commish new pro softball league
Ng, who left the Marlins abruptly in 2023, says she is following her passion and believes this is the perfect time for softball to take off.
- 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.
Mon, Apr 14
- MLB
Marlins have been willing to make trades early but might wait longer to move Sandy Alcantara
In Jesús Luzardo’s case, the Marlins needed to act in case he got hurt.
Fri, Apr 11
- MLB
Seven former Day 1 MLB draft picks showing signs of breakthroughs early this season
These seven former first- and second-round picks have made early statements that show they might be taking big steps forward this season.
