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The 10 Worst World Series-Winning Teams in MLB History

We’re going to see some American League teams with lackluster records in this year’s playoffs. They could look to these squads for inspiration.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Rangers vs Astros MLB Playoff Qualifiers Market on Kalshi

Kalshi lists the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros as the last two team fighting for the final AL playoff spot.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

Seven MLB Players and Managers Facing Pressure Down the Stretch

These guys have a lot at stake as the regular season races toward its conclusion.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19

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Analyzing the Crowded AL Playoff Chase: Contender Odds, Strengths, Weaknesses

The AL playoff race is coming down to the wire. With little more than a week left in the regular season, six teams are battling for the final three spots.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

The 10 Biggest Breakout Stars of the 2026 MLB Season

From All-Stars to players who were on the brink of being out of the majors, these players reached a new level and defined the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Tampa Bay Rays Trending Up in AL Pennant Winner Market on Kalshi

Kalshi's AL Championship board is leaning on the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

MLB Playoff Prediction Market on Kalshi for Every Contending Team

There is an MLB playoff qualifier market on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4

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2,400 Baseball Games for the Price of 1

Fake wide receivers running scams, Djokovic bounced, Messi retires, The Giving Tree wasn't about stadium subsidies, and more…

Reason · Sep 1

Breaking Down MLB’s Cy Young Races With a Month to Go

The race to be named the NL’s best pitcher is close to being decided, while the AL has two main contenders and a formidable dark horse.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

The American League Playoff Race Is Even Sadder Than You Think

The 2026 season is nearing the home stretch, and the race for the last two American League playoff spots is shaping up to be historic for all the wrong reasons.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29

Rays Close Gap on Yankees in AL Champion Prediction Market

The Tampa Bay Rays are catching up to the New York Yankees on Kalshi's American League market.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Red Sox Surging in AL Winner Market on Kalshi While Yankees Remain Favorite

Kalshi continues to adjust the Boston Red Sox price to win the American League.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

Taylor Ward becomes Mariners' latest addition before MLB trade deadline

Seattle Mariners have acquired veteran outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles. Ward brings an experienced bat and plate discipline to the Mariners' offense. Baltimore received three pitching prospects in return for the outfielder. These young arms will bolster the Orioles' farm system for future seasons. Both teams continue reshaping…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Three Realistic Trade Packages for A’s All-Star Catcher Shea Langeliers

Trade buzz is humming around Langeliers, the starting catcher for the American League in this month’s All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 22

Comparing the 2026 Red Sox to the Last Sox Team to Win 15 in a Row

The 1946 Red Sox boasted Ted Williams fresh off a three-year hiatus from serving in World War II. How does that Boston team compare to this one?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Tom Verducci’s All-Star Game Takeaways: The World’s Best Pitching Exhibition

A historic performance by the AL emphasized how the Midsummer Classic is tilted toward pitching. Plus, Cody Bellinger’s growth and the game’s unsung star.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

The Seven Most Interesting Moments From the 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Tuesday’s contest, unfortunately, wasn’t the most fun watch. But there were some memorable moments from the AL’s 4–0 victory in Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

The 12 Most Memorable Moments in MLB All-Star Game History

The Midsummer Classic is the last great exhibition game left standing. Even as some players are opting not to participate in the game this year (or, in one case

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Yordan Álvarez Extends Lead in AL MVP Race on Kalshi

Yordan Alvarez is pulling away in the AL MVP race on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

MLB’s 10 Biggest Disappointments From the First Half

We’ve seen plenty of excellence in the first half of the 2026 MLB season, but also some seismic disappointments.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5

The 10 Biggest Snubs From the 2026 MLB All-Star Game

All-Star rosters were officially announced Saturday, but there were some deserving players left out.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30

The AL MVP Race Is Wide Open and Full of Flawed Candidates

This season will mark the first time since 2019 that Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani won’t be named the American League MVP.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26

The 10 Biggest Snubs From Phase 1 of MLB All-Star Voting

There were some big misses from the fans in Phase 1 of MLB All-Star voting.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Five Biggest MLB All-Star Voting Mistakes of the Phase 1 Update

There were some big surprises and glaring misfires from fans revealed in MLB’s first update on All-Star voting.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

Five Eye-Opening Takeaways From MLB's First All-Star Voting Update

The first update from Phase 1 of MLB’s All-Star voting process included some surprises.

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