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MLB Finally Backs Women’s Softball: It's About Damn Time
MLB is officially backing a professional women’s softball league for the first time. With Kim Ng as commissioner, the AUSL could finally give elite softball players the stage they deserve....
Paul Skenes Deserves a Team That’s Actually Trying, the Pittsburgh Pirates Aren’t
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a generational ace, a bottom-tier payroll, and an owner who still won’t spend in order to compete during his championship window....
Pete Rose Doesn’t Belong in the Hall of Fame, Even After Death
Pete Rose’s posthumous reinstatement by MLB opens the door to a Hall of Fame induction. Here’s why baseball should still say no to the former gambler....
Rafael Devers Refuses Red Sox Position Switch, Boston's Front Office Owns the Blame
Rafael Devers is resisting a move to first base, but the Red Sox front office missteps, from poor communication to past roster blunders, are the real cause of the conflict....
Rob Manfred Can’t Let Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame — Even Now
Pete Rose's legacy remains tainted by sports gambling. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shouldn't lift his lifetime ban—alive or posthumously....
Top MLB Players Underperforming Early in the 2025 Season
These 11 MLB stars are off to disappointing starts in 2025. Due to big contracts, cold bats, and shaky arms, these MLB players need to turn it around fast....
Six MLB Veterans Who Are Turning Back the Clock in 2025
Several MLB veterans over 30 are off to strong starts in 2025, showing flashes of their prime form. Here's who's making noise early this season....
Aaron Judge Proves His Toe Injury Is History
Aaron Judge is off to a historic start in 2025, proving last year's toe injury is firmly in the past—and maybe rewriting the record books....
Yankees’ Offseason Turmoil: Can They Recover from Soto’s Exit and a Spring Training Curse?
The Yankees’ 2025 season starts with major losses—Juan Soto to the Mets, Gerrit Cole to injury—but Brian Cashman’s Plan B is in motion. Can they overcome the chaos?...
Five 2025 MLB Breakout Player Candidates
These five MLB players are situated as prime breakout candidates to catch the MLB by storm in 2025. Which one will actually do it?...
New York Yankees Face Uncertain Future After Gerrit Cole Injury
Gerrit Cole is having Tommy John surgery, and the New York Yankees future is uncertain without one of their mainstay pitchers....
Top 5 MLB Prospects Poised for Breakout Rookie Seasons in 2025
Meet the top 5 MLB prospects ready to break out in 2025, from Roki Sasaki’s dominance to Jasson Domínguez’s star potential....
Why Small-Market MLB Teams Like Pirates, Reds and Rays Must Invest to Compete
Smaller-market MLB teams like the Pirates, Reds, and Rays need to follow the Kansas City Royals blueprint by spending a little bit of money to compete for a World Series....
MLB Free Agency Predictions: Anticipated Landing Spots for Top 10 Players
MLB free agency should be crazy in 2024, and these are our anticipated landing spots and contracts for the top 10 players to hit free agency this offseason....