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.
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As the $476 million Dodgers face the $69 million Marlins, MLB’s payroll gap has never been wider
Two teams on opposite ends of the payroll spectrum meet this week, for a series that sets records and focuses eyes on MLB's payroll issue.
Fri, Apr 25
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Reasons for all 30 MLB teams to be optimistic, pessimistic based on early season returns
No matter where your team stands through the first five weeks of the season, there are signs of hope and concern.
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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.
Thu, Apr 17
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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
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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.
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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.
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Tue, Apr 15
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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.
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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.
