To no one’s surprise, the Dodgers are out to a commanding lead in the NL West, and the Yankees look well on their way to being one of the top American League contenders. However, no one would have expected the Mariners, Red Sox, Tigers and Cubs to all be in at least a share of … Read more
The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there’s plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. Apr. 3 Brewers sign prospect Pratt to 8-year, $50 million deal The Milwaukee Brewers finalized their eight-year, $50.75 million contract with Cooper Pratt on Friday, adding … Read more
Baseball is back, and it looks very different in a few key ways. The way the game is being umpired has drastically changed, while other young stars made a big impact in their debut weekends. Elsewhere, though, a lot has remained the same (the Dodgers are still very good). Here are our takeaways: 1. ABS … Read more
Up-and-coming youngsters, players reaching their potential, or on-the-cusp stars who are about to hit their stride. Who is poised to make some headlines in MLB this season? Our picks for one breakout player for all 30 teams. JUMP TO: AL East | AL Central | AL West | NL East | NL Central | NL … Read more
We know Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes are going to be in the mix for MLB’s biggest awards this season. That feels like a given. But for each of MLB’s marquee individual prizes, there will be some fierce competition. Ahead of the start of the 2026 MLB season, let’s give our favorites to … Read more
Only two MLB division winners from last season are expected to repeat this season, meaning parity is alive and well in baseball. Let’s check out the division winner odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 24, as well as what to know about each division. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting … Read more
These are the definitive rivalries of North American sports. Some of these rivalries span more than 100 years, while others have taken on a life of their own over the past decade. What they all have in common: These matchups mean a little more when the teams face off. Here’s our list of the best … Read more
MLB fans who tuned into the World Baseball Classic were expecting big-time performances from superstars Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. They came away learning more about Venezuela’s title-winning squad and one espresso-loving Italy slugger. Ahead of the 2026 MLB season, some players have already boosted their profile by thriving on the worldwide stage. … Read more
Yes, the 2026 World Baseball Classic is over, but don’t go into a cave just yet: The 2026 MLB season commences March 25, and there are plenty of big names who will debut in new places. With that in mind, here’s a ranking of how the top 10 MLB free agent signings – as measured … Read more
Venezuela is your new World Baseball Classic champion. After a dramatic back-and-forth affair at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win its first-ever World Baseball Classic title. Venezuela was in complete control through eight innings before the U.S. made things interesting with a two-run home run from Bryce … Read more