Who is the best MLB pitcher on the planet?
The aliens are coming to destroy the human race, but have agreed to a winner-take-all baseball game. Which MLB pitcher do you want starting... 12 HOURS AGO
Blue Jays CF Kevin Kiermaier's three pillars of defense
Nobody has manned center field the past decade like Kevin Kiermaier. The three-time Gold Glove winner reveals his three keys to defense. 5 DAYS AGO
Examining Anthony Volpe and the Yankees' shortstop conundrum
Anthony Volpe has been struggling for weeks, while the shortstop he beat out in spring continues to rake in Triple-A. Is it time for the Yan... JUNE 13
Has Yankees-Red Sox rivalry mellowed? 'I’m not sure how much we carry that baggage'
While the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry has long been the most passionate in baseball, the fiery disdain of 20 years ago has given way to mutual r... JUNE 8
Reds' Elly De La Cruz is MLB's top prospect and a unicorn, and he’s almost here
Stories about Elly De La Cruz read like folktale. He is Paul Bunyan in baseball pants, Superman with exit velocity. Soon he'll be on display... JUNE 6
How the Texas Rangers became MLB's top — and a potentially historic — offense
It's not shocking that the Rangers are suddenly competing after spending roughly the GDP of Samoa on free agents. But take a look under the... JUNE 1
The college baseball team shattering HBP records is playing for the D-III World Series
A college baseball team you’ve never watched is outsmarting the competition with a painfully simple concept: If a pitch is coming at you, do... JUNE 1
Orioles' remarkable rebuild keyed by veterans as much as youth
The 32-17 Orioles have MLB’s second-best record and third-youngest roster, but they're way more than a straightforward youth movement. MAY 25
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto's three pillars of throwing out baserunners
Nobody is better at throwing out runners than the Phillies' J.T. Realmuto. The All-Star catcher sat down with Jake Mintz and revealed his th... MAY 24
Scenes from an afternoon at Oakland Coliseum — now a sore sight for few eyes
About 4,000 people occupied nearly 47,000 seats. Welcome to another day at the concrete monument of hopelessness and neglect better known as... MAY 22
MLB panic meter: Assessing the Yankees, Astros, Padres, Mets and more
How concerned should the Yankees, Astros, Padres, Mets and several other teams be? Jake Mintz breaks down their circumstances in his first e... MAY 17
MLB Mailbag: Bryce Harper or Rockies? Does José Abreu need a vacation?
What made Bryce Harper so mad at the Rockies? Can José Abreu rebound? Should Gunnar Henderson go back to Triple-A? Jake Mintz tackles those... MAY 16
Behind Red Sox rookie Masataka Yoshida’s successful transition from Japan to MLB
Masataka Yoshida has overcome a slow start to his MLB career by exhibiting the power and patience that attracted Boston to the Japanese star... MAY 10
MLB Mailbag: What's going on with the Cardinals? Who might be on the trading block?
Where is this St. Louis situation headed? Who are top trade deadline candidates? Do MLB jerseys need a rebrand? Jake Mintz tackles those top... MAY 9
Chris Sale might have his velocity back, which could be huge for surging Red Sox
Chris Sale looked cooked earlier this season. But a standout performance against the Phillies Friday night should give Red Sox fans hope the... MAY 6
Why Phillies OF Nick Castellanos swings so much
Nick Castellanos swings as much as anyone in baseball, an approach that served him well until last year. How has the Phillies OF turned thin... MAY 4
MLB Mailbag: How bad are the Yankees? Cubs' top prospects ready? Best NBA players for baseball?
Is this the worst Yankees season ever? What constitutes a good ERA? Which NBA players would entertain in MLB? Jake Mintz tackles those topic... MAY 2
Mariners OF Jarred Kelenic's breakout has idol Bryce Harper's attention
Jarred Kelenic has long idolized Bryce Harper, so much so that he shied away from introducing himself. But the superstar is admiring what th... MAY 1
Bryce Harper’s rapid recovery from Tommy John latest reminder of how abnormal a force he is
Bryce Harper is on track to return from reconstructive elbow surgery in just a few more weeks, which would be unbelievable if it wasn't him. APRIL 26
MLB mailbag: Jazz Chisholm's CF adventures, Pete Alonso's leap, ballpark food ideas
How is Jazz Chisholm faring in center field? How high is Pete Alonso's ceiling? What food should be at every stadium that isn't? Jake Mintz... APRIL 25
As Angels try desperately to contend, Phil Nevin may be the throwback they need
Whether Phil Nevin's passionate and relatable voice can actually help steady the tumultuous Angels franchise remains to be seen, but he is u... APRIL 21
Shohei Ohtani channels Babe Ruth with Yankee Stadium blast
Shohei Ohtani won't take the mound this week versus the Yankees. He reminded on Tuesday that he can be just as majestic at the plate. APRIL 19
MLB mailbag: Gerrit Cole's Cy Young chances, teams that need to worry early
Can Yankees ace Gerrit Cole win his first Cy Young award? Which presumed MLB contenders should be concerned? Jake Mintz tackles those topics... APRIL 18
The good, bad and upside of five MLB teams struggling the most
Some slow-starting teams will pick themselves up off the mat. Others might be doomed. Here's looking at the pitfalls and potential of five M... APRIL 17
Mets' Max Scherzer breaks out of slump with 5 shutout innings: 'I'm not broken'
Max Scherzer shut out the Padres over 5 innings Monday. For the Mets and their fans, Scherzer's first win of the year was a sigh of relief a... APRIL 11