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Drafting the Ultimate 2026 Postseason Pitching Staff

We had two of our baseball writers each draft a five-man pitching staff from this year’s playoff participants. Who was the better GM?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30

The Potentially Fatal Flaw For Each MLB Playoff Team

None of the contenders are perfect. Here’s a look at each club’s glaring weakness that could end their season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Ranking Pitching Rotations for MLB’s 14 Postseason Contenders

Yes, the Dodgers are No. 1. But the gap between them and the rest of the contenders isn’t as large as you might think.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

MLB Staff Roundtable: Predictions for September and Beyond

There are only 30 days left in the regular season. How do we see it playing out?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28

Jacob Misiorowski Is On Pace for Some Truly Mind-Bending Marks

The Miz’s 2026 campaign is right up there with Pedro Martinez’s iconic 2000 season when it comes to run prevention and whiffs.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26

Don’t Blame the System for the Dodgers Acquiring Tarik Skubal

L.A. was able to add the back-to-back Cy Young winner due to its top-notch player development system and some shrewd moves in recent years.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3

Winners and Losers of Dodgers' Seismic Tarik Skubal Trade

With a move so earth-shattering, there are clear winners and losers. So let’s examine who ends up where as the dust settles on the Skubal trade.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

Tarik Skubal Trade Grades: How Tigers, Dodgers Did in Deal for Cy Young Winner

Los Angeles added yet another ace to its stable while Detroit got a talented yet somewhat underwhelming package in return.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

Every Contender’s Glaring Weakness Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline

Injuries and disappointing performances have taken their toll on teams aiming to win the World Series.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Dodgers’ Decision to Rest Shohei Ohtani (As a Pitcher) Is the Only Correct Option

Shohei Ohtani won’t be on the mound for the Dodgers for a while. But that’s the right call for a team seeking a three-peat.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19