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The Latest Breaking News from Tom Verducci

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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SI:AM | Scott Rolen Gets the Call

Who could join him in Cooperstown next year?

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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.

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SI:AM | Luka and Tatum Are Taking Over

Plus, looking back at LIV Golf’s emergence.

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MLB Is Giving Older Players More Money As the Game Gets Younger

More players are being paid to leave rather than complete their contracts, and yet teams continue to ink long-term deals that take players well into their 30s.

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A Giant Disappointment

At 11:50 a.m. ET Wednesday, less than 10 hours after news broke that Carlos Correa and the Mets had agreed to a 12-year, $315 million contract, I texted my friend Connor two sentences: “Wellness check. You alive?” Connor is a Giants fan, and, well, as you know by now, it’s…

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SI:AM | College Football’s Most Chaotic Month

And, Tom Verducci has the inside story on Correa’s flip.

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The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

The Yankees are having one heck of an offseason. Last night, they agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with lefthander Carlos Rodón, giving them the best rotation in the American League, if not in all of baseball. And they did so in addition to re-signing both Aaron Judge and…

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Ranking the Top SP in Free Agency, With Signing Predictions

There is still plenty of talent to sign, even with Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw off the board.

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2022 MLB Free Agency Tracker: Turner, Verlander Headline Signings

As the free agency period continues to unfold, check out this list for noteworthy transactions around the league.

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SI:AM | What Are the Colts Doing?

The press conference raised more questions about the Jeff Saturday hire.

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SI:AM | The CFP Race Got a Lot More Interesting

Alabama and Clemson look like they’re done.

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This Astros World Series Title Confirms Their Unmatched Excellence

This was the most fitting way for the Astros to win their second World Series championship in franchise history, and their first without the cloud of a cheating scandal hanging over it. Slugger Yordan Alvarez clobbered the most breathtaking home run hit in Houston since the signature ...

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Dusty Baker Is One Win From Elusive World Series Title

The only thing missing from his résumé is a championship as a manager, and he is one win away from changing that tonight.

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The Many Thrills of This World Series

This World Series has been an absolute success so far, a wonderful display of baseball and all the different ways it can thrill us. First, of course, was the Phillies’ six-run, extra-inning comeback win in Game 1, demonstrating the truth behind the “ain’t over till it’s over” Yogism. It also…

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SI:AM | ’Stros No-No Makes it 2–2

Cristian Javier’s fastball was too much to handle for the Phillies.

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The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

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The Astros Benefit From the Rainout Just as Much as the Phillies

The immediate takeaway from last night’s rainout is that the postponement benefits the Phillies, who get an extra day of rest for their pitching staff, which isn’t as deep as that of the Astros. Ranger Suárez and Aaron Nola are still scheduled to pitch tonight and tomorrow night, as was…

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Three World Series Questions for the Next Three Games

If you thought the first two World Series games were exciting, just wait until tonight. For the first time in 13 years, Philadelphia is hosting a World Series game—and it’s on Halloween night, against the villains of baseball, one day after the Eagles defeated the Steelers at home to improve…

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Kyle Schwarber Missed It by That Much… Twice!

Although last night’s game, which the Astros won 5–2 to even the World Series, 1–1, failed to match the thrill of the Phillies’ comeback victory in Game 1, it still delivered plenty of exciting moments. The first inning, for instance, featured three doubles on the first four pitches, ...

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Maldonado’s Borrowed Bat From Pujols Deemed Illegal to Use

The Astros catcher recorded an RBI against the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series.

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Joe Maddon isn't trying to 'vilify' Angels in new book: 'There was no attack anywhere'

Joe Maddon still wants to be a major league manager. He's said as much out loud, as well as in the closing pages of his new book, "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life," written by Tom Verducci, which was released Oct. 11.

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