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Who Holds the Early Advantage in the ABS Era?

More pitchers are using more pitch types with more movement to more areas of the plate than hitters have ever seen. The hitters simply have too much to cover.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

Contender or Pretender? Evaluating Whether Five Pleasant MLB Surprises Are for Real

Five MLB teams have far exceeded their preseason expectations thus far. Are they for real?

Sports Illustrated · May 26

All the Numbers Behind the Astros' Combined No-Hitter vs. Rangers

It was the first no-hitter in MLB since the 2024 season.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

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Former Rays Star Wander Franco Found Guilty in Minor Exploitation Case But Escapes Jail Time

Wander Franco, former MLB star, found guilty of exploiting a minor in the Dominican Republic, avoids jail due to a judicial pardon, sparking widespread debate.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Jacob Misiorowski Is Torching MLB Records With His Otherworldly Fastball

The Miz has been unstoppable on the mound, and he’s shattering MLB records with his unparalleled velocity.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but will not serve prison sentence

The judge justified the judicial pardon as a ‘logical and legal reasoning’

The Independent UK · May 25

MLB Standings Show Just How Wild Cubs' Season Has Already Been

Chicago is currently on an eight-game losing skid after two separate prolonged winning streaks this year.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

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Why Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Have to Pay an Investment Fund 10% of His Career Earnings

Tatis agreed to a deal with Big League Advance in 2017, when he was just 18 years old.

Sports Illustrated · May 24

How Mia Williams—Daughter of Former NBA Player Jason Williams—Became the NCAA Softball Tournament’s Main Character

The Gators and Red Raiders have enjoyed an unhinged three-game series.

Sports Illustrated · May 24

Family keeps fighting MLB team after losing out on $13,000 raffle prize that they had to claim within 6 outs

A Milwaukee Brewers fan says she was wrongly denied a raffle jackpot during a home game

The Independent UK · May 23

The Unbelievable Stat Plaguing the Struggling Giants More Than Any Other

San Francisco's inability to draw walks is reaching historic levels.

Sports Illustrated · May 22

Aaron Boone Has Bold Prediction for Aaron Judge Amid Historic Slump

The Yankees’ slugger has gone 10 straight games without driving in a run.

Sports Illustrated · May 22

MLB Fact or Fiction Roundtable: Are the Dodgers Still World Series Favorites?

We've arrived at the Memorial Day checkpoint. Let's check in on five storylines that may have changed some preseason perceptions.

Sports Illustrated · May 22

What's Going On With Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Confusing Home Run Drought?

The Padres star has yet to clear the fence in 2026, a statistical anomaly that only gets more baffling the deeper you dig into it.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

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Sports Illustrated · May 21

Pete Crow-Armstrong Gives Somber Interview After Latest Costly Error in Very Rough Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s latest blunder cost the Cubs three runs.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

MLB Rookie Power Rankings: Sorting Out the Loaded Class of 2026

Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean and the rest of the 2026 rookie class has more than made its mark just a quarter of the way through the season.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

Shohei Ohtani Breaks Another Record No One Had Any Business Breaking

Ohtani passes Bob Gibson on a leaderboard he'll likely hold forever.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

MLB Standings Reveal a Way-Too-Early Look at Current Projected Playoff Bracket

Some surprising teams are charting a course toward baseball's postseason.

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Sports Illustrated · May 21

The White Sox May Have What It Takes to Rise From the Cellar to the Playoffs

Following three straight seasons with 100-plus losses, the South Siders are building something sustainable as they claw back toward competency.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

Four Breakout Stars Who Can’t Be Ignored in MLB Award Races

These players have turned heads early in 2026, and they are making legit cases for consideration for MLB’s top awards.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

Debut of ABS in College Baseball Has Led to Some Wildly Egregious Decisions in SEC Tournament

The early results of ABS in college baseball have been very, very entertaining.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

Mets Reverse Course After Fan Reaction to Rookie Wearing Gary Carter's Number

Nick Morabito wore No. 8 in his MLB debut but will be switching immediately.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

James Wood Hits First Career Grand Slam On Little League-Style Inside-the-Park HR

Chaos reigned after a drive to deep left in baseball's most exciting play.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

One Amazing Stat Shows That the Nationals Are a Very Weird Team

At two games under .500, Washington has a chance to make some statistical history.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Lives for October. The Blue Jays Need Him in May.

Guerrero proved himself as a big-game performer last postseason. But the Blue Jays are currently out of a playoff spot, in part due to his day-to-day struggles.

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