We’re days away from the full start of the 2025 MLB season, so to help kick off The Athletic’s extensive opening week coverage, let’s debate and discuss each team’s lineup, from the best (the Dodgers) to the worst (the White … Read More
Outfielder Alex Verdugo has signed a one-year, $1.5 million major-league deal with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced on Thursday. Verdugo, 28, spent last season with the New York Yankees, providing strong defense but struggling offensively as he hit .233 with 13 … Read More
This year’s draft class doesn’t have a standout prospect at the top, never mind a surefire star like a Bryce Harper, but it is incredibly deep, meaning that the end of the first round through the third round might still … Read More
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox.With about a month left before Opening Day, is there any team — anyone, anywhere — who might beat the … Read More
A year ago, we asked our readers: Are you hopeful for your favorite MLB team this year? More than 22,000 responses poured in. The most optimistic fan base was the Baltimore Orioles. Least optimistic? The Colorado Rockies.The eventual champions, the … Read More
NORTH PORT, Fla. — Austin Riley felt good at the plate, felt like himself again, even before hitting his first homer and first double of spring training Sunday. The Atlanta Braves third baseman credits Logan Brumley for helping him get … Read More