Will the spiraling Angels do the unforgivable and trade Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani's looming free agency dominated conversations during Major League Baseball's all-star week.
By Chelsea JanesMLB’s dazzling future has arrived, if the sport can stay out of the way
A generation of electric young stars is conquering baseball with personality and swagger. Can MLB take advantage?
By Jerry BrewerCorbin Carroll, a precocious Seattle kid, comes home an all-star
The process-driven son of process-driven parents, Carroll — just four years removed from a Seattle high school — comes home as an NL starter in the All-Star Game.
By Chelsea JanesMLB wants a playoff pitch clock, but players say they need more time
Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB would, “in general,” prefer to play the postseason by the same rules that apply during the regular season.
By Chelsea JanesAt the All-Star Game, even the stars are in awe of Shohei Ohtani
The Angels’ two-way star has fellow players and managers in awe with his combination of talent and quiet grace. And he’s about to become a free agent.
By Jerry BrewerMerrill Kelly and Stephen Strasburg both had TOS. Their stories are very different.
Strasburg is still away from the Nationals because of severe nerve damage.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals wrap up MLB draft with a focus on college talent
On the third day of the draft, the team continued to keep its sights on college players, going heavy on pitchers.
By Andrew GoldenOn Day 2 of MLB draft, Nats load up on college bats, add high school arm
After taking arguably the top college player on the board with their first selection, the Nationals went back to the NCAA well on Day 2 for seven of their eight picks.
By Andrew GoldenFor Ronald Acuña Jr., superstardom is as simple as taking the field
Finally healthy after after a serious knee injury two years ago, the Braves outfielder produced video-game numbers in the season’s first half.
By Chelsea JanesHome Run Derby highlights: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defeats Randy Arozarena in final
Hometown star Julio Rodríguez also set a record for most home runs in a round on Monday night in Seattle.
By Damon Brooks Jr. and Michael CharlesThe best and worst surprises of MLB’s first half
The Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers have been pleasant surprises. The New York Mets and San Diego Padres? Look away in horror.
By Scott Allen and Neil GreenbergAfter ruling college baseball, LSU dominates the top of the MLB draft, too
Paul Skenes (to the Pirates) and Dylan Crews (to the Nationals) helped LSU's Tigers make history Sunday night in Seattle.
By Chelsea JanesSeattle is ready for its sports moment with women at the helm
This week's MLB All-Star Game marks the start of a stretch that places Seattle at the center of a major event spotlight featuring women playing indelible roles.
By Jerry BrewerEven among baseball’s best prospects, Jackson Holliday looks different
Last year's No. 1 pick, still just 19, looks like a future star among stars for the soaring Orioles.
By Chelsea JanesThe five biggest takeaways from the first half of the MLB season
From the success of the pitch clock to the struggles of some big spenders to the explosive performance of the Atlanta Braves, there's plenty to take away from this MLB season so far.
By Chelsea JanesLou Gehrig left Columbia for the Yankees because ‘a fellow has to eat’
As much it pained his mother for him to drop out of college, Lou Gehrig didn’t have much of a choice once the Yankees offered him a valuable contract.
By Frederic J. FrommerElly De La Cruz is loud, but baseball could use some more noise
Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz has arrived, and so has change. Baseball better be ready.
By Candace BucknerMLB suspends Yankees reliever Jimmy Cordero for the rest of the season
Cordero will miss the final 76 games of the regular season and any postseason play in accordance with the ban.
By Chelsea JanesShohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game as injuries strike Angels
Shohei Ohtani capped a miserable day for the Angels by saying he probably will not pitch in the Midsummer Classic.
By Cindy BorenHitting .300 these days isn’t just better than average
In modern baseball, the numbers aren’t adding up the way they used to.
By Barry SvrlugaThe Reds are this season’s most pleasant surprise. How far can they go?
Even a Taylor Swift show down the street couldn't keep nearly 32,000 fans away from Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark Friday night, where the upstart Reds are having a magical season.
By Chelsea JanesShohei Ohtani is the best baseball player in the world. Who is No. 2?
There is only one Shohei Ohtani, but there are several players who could stake a claim for second best.
By Neil GreenbergMets owner Steve Cohen made a case for patience. When will his run out?
The Mets have assembled the most expensive roster in MLB history. So far this season, it has not paid off.
By Chelsea Janes