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Mookie Betts Knows He’s Got a Strong Shot at the Hall of Fame

The Dodgers’ superstar has 11 years left on his contract, but already he has Cooperstown on his mind.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022

Family of seized journalist Olivier Dubois calls for top judge to oversee case

The family of kidnapped French journalist Olivier Dubois were on Monday waiting for French authorities to respond to their request for a top level judge to oversee what steps are being taken to secure his release.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2022

Average MLB player salary is up 5.9%

Major League Baseball projects Opening Day payrolls at about $4.5 billion, up almost 10% from the previous high of approximately $4.1 billion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2022

Rangers fall to 0-2 in Toronto — but gap between Texas, likely AL frontrunners is noticeably smaller

TORONTO — If the start to the season was a playoff series — and sorry for those Blue Jay flashbacks — the Rangers would be in a significant hole, sure, but the gap between the teams is not nearly as visible.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022

Celebrate baseball’s return by taking this trivia quiz

Spring has sprung and fans are all smiles now that their old friend baseball is back

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022

Rangers opening-day loss to Blue Jays was exciting, then disappointing — and not all that surprising

TORONTO — They play 162 for a reason, right?

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022

Everything You Need to Know Entering Opening Weekend

Yesterday was an absolute blast, but it was more of an abridged version of Opening Day because there were only seven games. The other 16 teams begin their seasons today, and there are plenty of great matchups to watch. Let’s run through a few of the ones I’m most anticipating,…

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2022

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols With the Cardinals Are Among the 99 Things to Look Forward to This MLB Season

Opening Day is here! Let’s count down the reasons for fans to be excited this year, one for every day of the lockout.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022

SI:AM | Opening Day Is Finally Here

And all eyes are on reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022

We Haven’t Seen the Best of Angels Superstar Shohei Ohtani

Baseball’s most incredible player just might follow up the most amazing season in history with something even better.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022