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This week, we’re hunting for statistics that might mean more than your typical April numbers and what they say about where teams are headed.
The Athletic MLB Staff175
How the Pirates are managing young arms, a Leiter family milestone and more 'Sliders'
Tyler Kepner21
Eno Sarris’ updated MLB starting pitcher rankings: Rodriguez, Peralta move into the top 10
Eno Sarris161
2024 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Why Keith Law has Charlie Condon at No. 1
Keith Law120
Ex-MLB SS Yuniesky Betancourt charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging accident
C. Trent Rosecrans69
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This free-agent class could be one of the best ever, depending on who opts in or out. Here is an early position-by-position look.
Jim Bowden134
Herzog's managerial prowess and executive handiwork helped the Cardinals win the World Series in 1982 (and appear in two others).
Rustin Dodd177
For the first time this year, the Braves are not No. 1 on our rankings. Plus, we dig into early-season player standouts for each team.
The Athletic MLB Staff271
Notes on all of the farm systems in the American League, including how Marcelo Mayer, Junior Caminero and other top names are faring.
Melissa Lockard34
The Royals lead the league in quality starts and have their sights set on a historic turnaround.
Tyler Kepner28
Plus: Are the Royals this good, or the Astros this bad?
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal70
Where's the fun in not drawing conclusions this early? We hand out one overreaction for each club after the season’s first fortnight.
The Athletic MLB Staff275
High-profile young starters Spencer Strider, Shane Bieber and Eury Pérez are the latest to fall, and pitching experts see no end in sight.
Andy McCullough390
The minor-league season gets fully underway on April 5. Where are the top 50 prospects beginning their seasons?
Melissa Lockard68
It’s basically one week into this MLB season, and of course it seems like the whole sport is turned upside-down. That’s how baseball works.
Jayson Stark31
Plus: Which team is still undefeated? Who is leading the league in barrel rate and sprint speed? The answers may surprise you.
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal61
Which teams have the best rotations in MLB at the start of this season? Bowden ranks them, 1 through 30, and gives a snapshot of each group.
Jim Bowden230
At 10 p.m. CT, 100 percent of the votes were counted — 78,352 voting no (58 percent) and 56,606 voting yes (42 percent).
Nate Taylor792
With a small sample size, we’re still learning what’s real (and not). Here’s one big thing we noticed about each team on Opening Weekend.
The Athletic MLB Staff361
Condon is making a strong case to be the No. 1 pick. Plus notes on Tennessee's top draft prospects and on high school lefty Cam Caminiti.
Keith Law94
Across the country, fan bases awoke as Opening Day brought hope, possibility and — in some cases — victory to teams starting fresh.
Chad Jennings161
Ranking the best players in baseball can often be a tough exercise, so we enlisted some experts to help us get a closer read.
The Athletic MLB Staff165
On Opening Day, a look at how every team in Major League Baseball measures up.
The Athletic MLB Staff56
Breakout years and bouncebacks. Contenders for Most Valuable Player and the Cy Young Award. Our writers predict who will be in the mix.
The Athletic MLB Staff83
You want bold? How about two teams without much recent success making wild-card runs, Boston being better than you think ... and much more.
Eno Sarris192
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