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New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada
MLB

Working at SI Was a Dream Fulfilled

By Matt Martell
Marcus Stroman, pitching for Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, reacts during the fifth inning of the against Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

By Matt Martell
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk tosses his bat after hitting an RBI single in the sixthh inning.
MLB

Catch ’23: What MLB’s Top 10 Catchers List Means for the Position

By Matt Martell
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MLB

Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Winners and Losers

By Tom Verducci and Matt Martell
White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at US Cellular Field. The White Sox won 10–6.
MLB

Using Gradual Peak to Evaluate Hall of Fame Candidates

By Matt Martell
Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) reacts after scoring the game-winning run against the Braves during the tenth inning.
MLB

Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As Pirates Continue Intriguing Offseason

By Matt Martell
Former Cubs lefthander Wade Miley pitches against the Reds during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6, 2022.
MLB

A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB

By Matt Martell
Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
MLB

Let’s Remember What We’ll Forget From 2022

By Matt Martell
a side by side of Carlos Correa and Aaron Judge each swinging a bat
MLB

A Giant Disappointment

By Matt Martell
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo and outfielder Aaron Judge celebrate after defeating the Orioles at Yankee Stadium.
MLB

The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

By Matt Martell
Former Cubs catcher Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a walk-off single.
MLB

Willson Contreras Pushes Cardinals Closer to World Series Contention

By Matt Martell
Aaron Judge Daily Cover
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Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings

By Matt Martell
Matt Chapman celebrates with George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
MLB

Building the Best Blue Jays Team for 2023

By Matt Martell
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña holds up the World Series MVP trophy.
MLB

This Astros World Series Title Confirms Their Unmatched Excellence

By Matt Martell
Astros manager Dusty Baker looks out at the field before a World Series Game
MLB

Dusty Baker Is One Win From Elusive World Series Title

By Matt Martell
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña celebrates after hitting a home run in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series.
MLB

The Many Thrills of This World Series

By Matt Martell
The four Astros pitchers—Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly—who threw a combined no-hitter in the World Series and their catcher Christian Vázquez pose for a photo.
MLB

Combined No-Hitters Are Stupid

By Matt Martell
Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh celebrates with Kyle Schwarber after hitting a home run in the World Series.
MLB

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

By Matt Martell
Astros righthander Justin Verlander pitches in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series.
MLB

The Astros Benefit From the Rainout Just as Much as the Phillies

By Matt Martell
Jose Altuve runs off the field
MLB

Three World Series Questions for the Next Three Games

By Matt Martell
Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber and home plate umpire Pat Hoberg watch as a ball hit by Schwarber goes foul.
MLB

Kyle Schwarber Missed It by That Much… Twice!

By Matt Martell
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos runs to first base after hitting an RBI single in Game 1 of the World Series.
MLB

Nick Castellanos’s Clutch Plays Set Up Thrilling World Series

By Matt Martell
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto celebrate after Realmuto’s home run.
MLB

The Phillies Are the Anti-Astros

By Matt Martell
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman runs to first base
MLB

On the Day Before the World Series

By Matt Martell
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