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SI:AM | The Numbers Behind MLB’s New Rules

It’s a whole new ballgame.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2023

MLB Season 2023: Predictions, New Rules, Schedules, News and Analysis

MLB Opening Day is here, and SI has everything you need to prepare for this season.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023

SI:AM | The Biggest Story Lines in Baseball This Season

MLB is going big for Opening Day this year.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023

Working at SI Was a Dream Fulfilled

For the first 12 or so years of my life, I was convinced that one day I would be the starting catcher for the Yankees. I was a switch-hitter, like my idol Jorge Posada, and I wore No. 7 for Mickey Mantle, the player I was almost named after. I…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023

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

Last night, MLB Network concluded its annual Top 10 Right Now list of players at every position with its ranking of the best catchers in the league entering the 2023 season. All of the positional lists are good starting points for fun baseball debates. Is Corbin Burnes really the best…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3, 2023

Judge Reveals How One Yankees Star Played a Role in Him Staying

His teammate used a wholesome tactic to try to convince the outfielder to remain in New York.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 25, 2023

SI:AM | Scott Rolen Gets the Call

Who could join him in Cooperstown next year?

Sports Illustrated · Jan 25, 2023

What We'll Remember From 2022: MLB

Aaron Judge's home run chase and Houston's second title headlined a baseball season that, for a time, seemed like it might not happen at all.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022

SI:AM | Luka and Tatum Are Taking Over

Plus, looking back at LIV Golf’s emergence.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 28, 2022