We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars -- Skenes V. Skubal
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Buster Olney's 2026 top 10 at every MLB position: Starting pitchers
We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars -- Skenes V. Skubal
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Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0MBc... Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss Harper's comments, Castellanos/Padres, what the owners are really going for, the win projections for the Dodgers; a Dodgers preview.
Saying Something Nice: Bryce Harper is Yapping; Manny Machado is Also Yapping; Dodgers Preview
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February 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0MBc... Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss Harper's comments, Castellanos/Padres, what the owners are really going for, the win projections for the Dodgers; a Dodgers preview.
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/30V5... @JeffPassan talks about Nick Castellanos's release, the labor situation, assessing the Mets, and the 2026 Orioles. Team previews for the O's and Rockies.
Disproportionate: Nick Castellanos Released & Details Revealed; Latest on Labor Talks; Orioles & Rockies Previews
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February 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/30V5... @JeffPassan talks about Nick Castellanos's release, the labor situation, assessing the Mets, and the 2026 Orioles. Team previews for the O's and Rockies.
On the podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6Ckk... Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discuss the rash of hamate injuries and why they are happening; how teams will deploy ABS system; Boston's lineup; Verlander; Sarah Langs and Jorge Castillo pick between Skenes and Skubal as the best pitcher on the planet
Off the Knob: Francisco Lindor and Others Break Their Hamates; Tigers Poised to Pounce; Mariners Heavy AL West Favorite
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
On the podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6Ckk... Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discuss the rash of hamate injuries and why they are happening; how teams will deploy ABS system; Boston's lineup; Verlander; Sarah Langs and Jorge Castillo pick between Skenes and Skubal as the best pitcher on the planet
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Spring training 2026: Stars, teams, themes we want to see
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.
Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.
Tim Kurkjian Tough: Framber Valdez Lingering; Offseason Losers; Stephania Bell on Injuries to Watch Heading Into Spring
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January 30, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.
Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the 2025 moments we'll remember for decades to come.
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Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, Four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the moments we'll remember for decades to come.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the 2025 moments we'll remember for decades to come.
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Kenley Jansen goes into next season needing two more saves to tie Lee Smith for most career saves (478), and just 24 more saves to become just the third pitching with 500 saves. No. 1 and No. 2: Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601).
December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Kenley Jansen goes into next season needing two more saves to tie Lee Smith for most career saves (478), and just 24 more saves to become just the third pitching with 500 saves. No. 1 and No. 2: Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601).
The Royals' bullpen depth:
Closer: RH Carlos Estevez
Set-up: LH Matt Strahm
RH Lucas Erceg
RH John Schreiber
RH Nick Mears
LH Daniel Lynch
RH Steven Cruz
RH Luinder Avila
By the way: Other teams that have asked about Cole Ragans in any deal say the Royals fully intend to keep the lefty.
Closer: RH Carlos Estevez
Set-up: LH Matt Strahm
RH Lucas Erceg
RH John Schreiber
RH Nick Mears
LH Daniel Lynch
RH Steven Cruz
RH Luinder Avila
By the way: Other teams that have asked about Cole Ragans in any deal say the Royals fully intend to keep the lefty.
December 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Royals' bullpen depth:
Closer: RH Carlos Estevez
Set-up: LH Matt Strahm
RH Lucas Erceg
RH John Schreiber
RH Nick Mears
LH Daniel Lynch
RH Steven Cruz
RH Luinder Avila
By the way: Other teams that have asked about Cole Ragans in any deal say the Royals fully intend to keep the lefty.
Closer: RH Carlos Estevez
Set-up: LH Matt Strahm
RH Lucas Erceg
RH John Schreiber
RH Nick Mears
LH Daniel Lynch
RH Steven Cruz
RH Luinder Avila
By the way: Other teams that have asked about Cole Ragans in any deal say the Royals fully intend to keep the lefty.
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Jeff Passan discusses the Mets' offseason, the Skubal situation, looming labor questions; Paul Hembekides
talks about the Phillies' signing of Garcia, the Braves' re-tooling. And a fantasy football ethical question must be flushed out.
Jeff Passan discusses the Mets' offseason, the Skubal situation, looming labor questions; Paul Hembekides
talks about the Phillies' signing of Garcia, the Braves' re-tooling. And a fantasy football ethical question must be flushed out.
Copacetic: State of the Mets; Evaluating Catchers; Phillies & Braves' Latest Moves; Labor Situation
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December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Jeff Passan discusses the Mets' offseason, the Skubal situation, looming labor questions; Paul Hembekides
talks about the Phillies' signing of Garcia, the Braves' re-tooling. And a fantasy football ethical question must be flushed out.
Jeff Passan discusses the Mets' offseason, the Skubal situation, looming labor questions; Paul Hembekides
talks about the Phillies' signing of Garcia, the Braves' re-tooling. And a fantasy football ethical question must be flushed out.
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/5h3P... Paul Hembekides, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo dig into the news -- the O's big signing, what's next for the Mets, Skubal, Marte, the Dodgers, Kyle Tucker.
Dominoes: Pete Alonso is an Oriole; Ripple Effects for the Mets; Paul Skenes’ Interesting Comments
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December 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/5h3P... Paul Hembekides, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo dig into the news -- the O's big signing, what's next for the Mets, Skubal, Marte, the Dodgers, Kyle Tucker.
The World Series run for the Jays completely changed the perception of the organization among players, some agents say, and Toronto is loaded with money. They've been linked to every major FA from Kyle Tucker to Edwin Diaz, as well as Bo. But as one agent notes: They can't/won't sign everyone.
December 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The World Series run for the Jays completely changed the perception of the organization among players, some agents say, and Toronto is loaded with money. They've been linked to every major FA from Kyle Tucker to Edwin Diaz, as well as Bo. But as one agent notes: They can't/won't sign everyone.
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6WOy... New Padres Manager Craig Stammen on his unusual path to this new job, Manny, playing hoops w/Preller, running a bullpen; a Sarah Langs essay on the winter's first big signing; David Schoenfield on what was behind the Orioles trade, the Naylor signing, Skubal.
Pitcher Manager: New Padres Skipper Craig Stammen; Mariners Sign Josh Naylor; Orioles Make a Big Trade
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November 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6WOy... New Padres Manager Craig Stammen on his unusual path to this new job, Manny, playing hoops w/Preller, running a bullpen; a Sarah Langs essay on the winter's first big signing; David Schoenfield on what was behind the Orioles trade, the Naylor signing, Skubal.
On the podcast, open.spotify.com/episode/3taP... we held an offseason roundtable, with Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo; analysis from Paul Hembekides, about three sleeper free agents, the World Series, Harper.
After Your Shower: The Offseason is Here; Reporter Roundtable; Hembo; “Green Fields of the Mind”
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November 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
On the podcast, open.spotify.com/episode/3taP... we held an offseason roundtable, with Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo; analysis from Paul Hembekides, about three sleeper free agents, the World Series, Harper.
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/7AvT... A conversation with new Giants Manager Tony Vitello, about his first contact with Buster Posey and their conversations about helping players get better, the future and past HOFers who served as sounding boards; Karl Ravech talks Skubal, Alonso, World Series.
Ambitious Vision: New Giants Manager Tony Vitello; Ravy on the Red Sox & Pete Alonso
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/7AvT... A conversation with new Giants Manager Tony Vitello, about his first contact with Buster Posey and their conversations about helping players get better, the future and past HOFers who served as sounding boards; Karl Ravech talks Skubal, Alonso, World Series.
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/7yK0... The Dodgers win Game 6, with Mookie Betts, Miguel Rojas, Kike Hernandez pitching in -- now we get ready for Game 7 that could be filled with Cy Young winners and MVPs. A conversation with the Jays' Ernie Clement.
Party in the Club: Dodgers Win Game 6; World Series Game 7 on Deck; Clown Stroll
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November 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/7yK0... The Dodgers win Game 6, with Mookie Betts, Miguel Rojas, Kike Hernandez pitching in -- now we get ready for Game 7 that could be filled with Cy Young winners and MVPs. A conversation with the Jays' Ernie Clement.
Which team has the edge in every aspect of the Fall Classic? We asked around the sport to find out.
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Who will win Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series? MLB scouts, execs and managers make their predictions
Which team has the edge in every aspect of the Fall Classic? We asked around the sport to find out.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Which team has the edge in every aspect of the Fall Classic? We asked around the sport to find out.
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Podcast
spotify.link/J2CNtaoNCXb Karl Ravech and Tim Kurkjian talk Game 7 -- will Mariners pitch to Vladdy, the state of the pitching of both teams, Vitello/Giants, Ohtani; Sarah Langs essay, and Numbers Game; David Vassegh talks Ohtani, Dodger clubhouse beer showers.
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Magnum Opus: Shohei Ohtani Bends Space and Time; Mariners-Blue Jays Goes to Game 7
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The series shifts to Toronto with Seattle a win from the World Series. Here's what the Blue Jays and Mariners must do from here.
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Keys to ALCS Game 6 (and maybe 7): Superstar dilemmas, secret heroes and numbers to watch
The series shifts to Toronto with Seattle a win from the World Series. Here's what the Blue Jays and Mariners must do from here.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The series shifts to Toronto with Seattle a win from the World Series. Here's what the Blue Jays and Mariners must do from here.
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From Elias Sports, about Detroit's Game 1 victory:
In the expansion era (since 1961), teams that win the first game of a multi-game playoff series in extras are 25–2 in series outcomes. Exceptions: the Athletics in the 2003 ALDS vs. Boston and the Phillies in the 2022 World Series vs. Houston.
In the expansion era (since 1961), teams that win the first game of a multi-game playoff series in extras are 25–2 in series outcomes. Exceptions: the Athletics in the 2003 ALDS vs. Boston and the Phillies in the 2022 World Series vs. Houston.
October 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
From Elias Sports, about Detroit's Game 1 victory:
In the expansion era (since 1961), teams that win the first game of a multi-game playoff series in extras are 25–2 in series outcomes. Exceptions: the Athletics in the 2003 ALDS vs. Boston and the Phillies in the 2022 World Series vs. Houston.
In the expansion era (since 1961), teams that win the first game of a multi-game playoff series in extras are 25–2 in series outcomes. Exceptions: the Athletics in the 2003 ALDS vs. Boston and the Phillies in the 2022 World Series vs. Houston.
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Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez
take the Clown Subway after Game 2, with input from fans; Taylor McGregor talks Guards-Tigers, Cubs-Padres, Dodgers-Reds, Snitker, Rockies plan for what's next.
Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez
take the Clown Subway after Game 2, with input from fans; Taylor McGregor talks Guards-Tigers, Cubs-Padres, Dodgers-Reds, Snitker, Rockies plan for what's next.
Clown Caboose: Exciting First Day of the Postseason; Yankees-Red Sox Recap from the Subway
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October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez
take the Clown Subway after Game 2, with input from fans; Taylor McGregor talks Guards-Tigers, Cubs-Padres, Dodgers-Reds, Snitker, Rockies plan for what's next.
Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez
take the Clown Subway after Game 2, with input from fans; Taylor McGregor talks Guards-Tigers, Cubs-Padres, Dodgers-Reds, Snitker, Rockies plan for what's next.
Reposted by Buster Olney
Shohei Ohtani just established ANOTHER 50-50 club, this one for 50 HR hit & 50 strikeouts as a pitcher
the only other 50-HR hitter with any strikeouts as pitcher that season is 1921 Babe Ruth, with 3 strikeouts
the only other 50-HR hitter with any strikeouts as pitcher that season is 1921 Babe Ruth, with 3 strikeouts
September 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Shohei Ohtani just established ANOTHER 50-50 club, this one for 50 HR hit & 50 strikeouts as a pitcher
the only other 50-HR hitter with any strikeouts as pitcher that season is 1921 Babe Ruth, with 3 strikeouts
the only other 50-HR hitter with any strikeouts as pitcher that season is 1921 Babe Ruth, with 3 strikeouts
Juan Soto is on pace to finish the season with:
123 runs
106 RBI
150 hits
127 walks
19 doubles
44 homers
34 steals
123 runs
106 RBI
150 hits
127 walks
19 doubles
44 homers
34 steals
September 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Juan Soto is on pace to finish the season with:
123 runs
106 RBI
150 hits
127 walks
19 doubles
44 homers
34 steals
123 runs
106 RBI
150 hits
127 walks
19 doubles
44 homers
34 steals
The last 35 games the Red Sox played with Roman Anthony, in which he hit .326/.427/.530:
A 22-13 W-L record
Since Anthony got hurt:
3-6 W-L
Team .232/.289/.368 slash line
3.9 runs per game
A 22-13 W-L record
Since Anthony got hurt:
3-6 W-L
Team .232/.289/.368 slash line
3.9 runs per game
September 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The last 35 games the Red Sox played with Roman Anthony, in which he hit .326/.427/.530:
A 22-13 W-L record
Since Anthony got hurt:
3-6 W-L
Team .232/.289/.368 slash line
3.9 runs per game
A 22-13 W-L record
Since Anthony got hurt:
3-6 W-L
Team .232/.289/.368 slash line
3.9 runs per game
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down looming decisions for a number of teams.
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Olney: Potential MLB managerial and front office changes on the horizon
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down looming changes for a number of teams.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down looming decisions for a number of teams.
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