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Three Realistic Trade Packages for A’s All-Star Catcher Shea Langeliers

Trade buzz is humming around Langeliers, the starting catcher for the American League in this month’s All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23

On-Field Batting Practice Is Dead. Here’s How All-Star Sluggers Prepare to Hit.

I spoke with 10 All-Star hitters at the Midsummer Classic about how they take batting practice, and a clear trend emerged.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22

Nick Kurtz's Sudden Exit Highlights the Hidden Health Battle MLB Players Face All Season Long

After Nick Kurtz exited with an illness, experts explained how everyday infections can impact player performance and availability throughout the MLB season.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Tom Verducci’s 25-and-Under MLB All-Star Team

Young players have never been performing better in the majors, where rule changes and pitch velocity increases are favoring the youth.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pittsburgh Pirates' comeback vs. Athletics

Brandon Lowe's ninth-inning homer propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Athletics. Bryan Reynolds starred with two homers and three RBIs, while Zack Gelof extended his hitting streak to 20 games for Oakland. The Pirates rallied late, tying the game in the seventh before Lowe's decisive…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Eight MLB All-Star Candidates at Risk of Being Snubbed in Fan Voting

Players who aren't yet household names fight an uphill battle in fan voting to start the Midsummer Classic, no matter their level of productivity.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12

MLB American League MVP prediction: Who will be Most Valuable Player as Aaron Judge injury forces race wide open?

MLB American League MVP: The new favorite is Houston Astros slugger ​Yordan Alvarez.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

MLB Power Rankings: Each Team's Most Deserving First-Time All-Star Candidate

Voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is underway, so let's highlight some deserving names you may not have heard of.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 5

Breaking Down the Crowded AL MVP Race—and Who Could Top Aaron Judge

It’s a packed field to be honored as the American League's best player. Here’s a look at the five leading candidates to take the crown from Judge.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

Ranking MLB's 10 Best First Basemen

Matt Olson has been the best hitter in the National League this season. Does he rank as our top first baseman?

Sports Illustrated · May 11