My Olympic-inspired (and Skubal-approved) plan to make the WBC the greatest show on earth
LAKELAND, Fla. — Timing is everything. You’ve heard that somewhere before, right? But that isn’t just true for…
The A’s used to let their star players walk. A move to Vegas is changing things
For most of the quarter century general manager David Forst has spent with the Athletics, he’s had to…
MLB players union continues leadership shuffle, naming new general counsel
The baseball players’ union is still reshuffling its leadership group in the wake of Tony Clark’s exit as…
Meet Yale’s star pitcher who turned down NIL riches to remain in the Ivy League
The Athletic has live coverage of USA vs. Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. On most…
Who’s got the best fit on the biggest stage? Ranking World Baseball Classic uniforms
The Athletic has live coverage of USA vs. Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. For the next…
MLB poll says fans want a salary cap; union head thinks it would ultimately harm them
CLEARWATER, Fla. — In baseball’s upcoming labor war, fans might back the owners on the biggest issue of…
Was Aaron Judge’s speech to Team USA really that bad?
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
How Bobby Witt Jr. links the WBC, video games, his wedding and a burger chain
In one of the true great American debates, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has taken his…
Liverpool to play Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on U.S. pre-season tour
Liverpool will return to the United States for the club’s pre-season tour this summer to play in three…
With Tony Clark gone, how will change at baseball’s union impact MLB amid a looming lockout?
Change is coming to the Major League Baseball Players Association, the most famous sports union in the world.…
FIFA selling World Cup qualifying intercontinental playoff tickets for less than $20
FIFA will sell all tickets to this month’s World Cup qualifying playoffs in Mexico for less than $20,…
Salary cap and floor, growing baseball and more
SURPRISE, Ariz. — On Thursday morning in the Rangers clubhouse, owner Ray Davis stopped by Josh Jung’s locker,…