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Huge Crowd in Japan Thrilled by Rare Batting Practice Show From Shohei Ohtani

World Baseball Classic hero is ramping up to the 2026 event.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

Baseball should be riding high. Instead the salary cap debate has it gearing up for war

As a potential 2027 stoppage looms, MLB owners argue a wage cap is vital for parity. In truth, it’s just another way to boost their assets and fleece fans

The Guardian - US · Feb 27

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Preseason Dark Horses for Each Major 2026 MLB Award Race

The MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races all have distinguished favorites to take home hardware this year. But there are other worthy candidates.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch in WBC As He Eyes Return to Full-Time Two-Way Duties

Ohtani is poised to be a full-time two-way player for the Dodgers for the first time in three years.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

MLB The Show 25 Accidentally Got It Right by Not Matching Kyle Tucker’s Mega Contract

Kyle Tucker's contract is nuts.

Operation Sports · Jan 30

Inside the Numbers on MLB Offseason Spending: It’s the Dodgers, Then Everyone Else

The Dodgers’ payroll is unsurprisingly the highest in baseball—but there is one team that’s outspent them in free agency this offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

Seven Dodgers Payroll Facts That Will Make You Reconsider a Salary Cap

The Dodgers are paying a lot of players a lot of money.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16

Tom Verducci’s 10 Thoughts On Kyle Tucker’s Record Dodgers Contract

From what the former Cub will provide to a loaded lineup to Tucker’s closest historical comp, here’s everything to know about the massive free agent deal.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16

Highest-Paid Position Players in MLB: Full Breakdown After Kyle Tucker’s New Contract

Who are MLB’s highest-paid position players after Kyle Tucker’s $240 million deal with the Dodgers?

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16