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SI:AM | What to Watch for in MLB’s Second Half

Record chases, emerging stars, deadline acquisitions and everything else to watch as the summer wraps up.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21, 2022

MLB honors Rachel Robinson on her 100th birthday

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts led the tribute before the All-Star Game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022

Denzel Washington honors Jackie Robinson with a speech at the MLB All-Star Game

"Beyond the field, Jackie Robinson challenged us to become better versions of ourselves," the actor said. The night also brought tributes to Robinson's widow, Rachel, on her 100th birthday.

WEKU · Jul 20, 2022

Christian Yelich Is Back in MVP Form

First, there were signs of life. In the April 25 edition of our MLB Power Rankings, Will Laws wrote about Christian Yelich’s rough start to the season in his blurb for the Brewers. At the time, Yelich had a .192/.302/.327 slash line and just one home run. “That’s not a…

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022

Ohtani, Pujols and Other MLB Notes From the First Two Weeks

Happy two weeks of baseball! The early stretch of the 2022 season has provided us with some of the best and worst of what this game has to offer. Some of those highlights include Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swatting three home runs against the Yankees, Clayton Kershaw shoving in his first…

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2022

Miguel Cabrera Is Settling Into a Nice Final Act

After last night’s three-hit game, Miguel Cabrera is just six hits away from 3,000 for his career. He could get there as soon as this weekend’s series in Kansas City. If not, it would likely come some time next week when the Tigers return home to play three games vs.…

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022

SI:AM | The Commanders: New Name, Same Scandals

Dan Snyder’s team is in deep trouble.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 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

SI:AM | Opening Day Is Finally Here

And all eyes are on reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022

SI:AM | Trae Young Had Another Great Villain Moment at MSG

This could be a great rivalry for years to come.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2022