<![CDATA[Chicago White Sox - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/whitesox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngChicago White Sox - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/whitesox/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 05:55:14 GMTFri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: Strikeouts broke baseball. Now a league grapples with how to fix itself]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597907/2024/06/28/missing-bats-part-5-strikeouts-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597907/2024/06/28/missing-bats-part-5-strikeouts-future/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade target tiers: Ranking 92 hitters, starters and relievers who could be available]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594533/2024/06/27/mlb-trade-deadline-targets-rankings-tiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594533/2024/06/27/mlb-trade-deadline-targets-rankings-tiers/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:15:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB execs predict Crochet, Chisholm and 16 other players most likely to be traded at deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591788/2024/06/26/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-crochet-chisholm/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591788/2024/06/26/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-crochet-chisholm/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:01:22 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline report: Targets and teams to track in murky market]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587838/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-notes-targets-teams-buyers-sellers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587838/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-notes-targets-teams-buyers-sellers/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:01:00 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates his game-winning strike out against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Oakland Coliseum on June 19, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline watch: White Sox scout contenders, Mason Miller's value and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588578/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-white-sox-mason-miller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588578/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-white-sox-mason-miller/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:49 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies, Yankees fight for first, Blue Jays wilt; Who's your team's MDP?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586794/2024/06/25/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586794/2024/06/25/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies-2/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: How culture and tech converged to spread baseball’s strikeout gospel]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561740/2024/06/25/missing-bats-part-2-technology-coaching-spread-strikeouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561740/2024/06/25/missing-bats-part-2-technology-coaching-spread-strikeouts/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: How an obsession with strikeouts upended the balance of baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537852/2024/06/24/mlb-missing-bats-baseball-strikeout-pitch-tracking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537852/2024/06/24/mlb-missing-bats-baseball-strikeout-pitch-tracking/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[One difference-making trade for each of NL's 10 teams in wild-card race, from Braves to Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584911/2024/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-national-league-wild-card-team-deals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584911/2024/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-national-league-wild-card-team-deals/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:59:46 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline watch: The industry’s read on Luis Robert Jr., the crowded NL and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576871/2024/06/20/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-luis-robert/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576871/2024/06/20/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-luis-robert/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:27 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run in the third inning against the New York Yankees during game one of a double header at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLB Mock draft 2.0: Charlie Condon to Cleveland, Bryce Rainer into the top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Diamondbacks, Cardinals on the rise; every team's unsung hero]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569385/2024/06/18/mlb-power-rankings-diamondbacks-cardinals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569385/2024/06/18/mlb-power-rankings-diamondbacks-cardinals/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[MLB City Connect: All 29 uniforms ranked, from the so-so to the sublime]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[Five trades I'd like to see before MLB trade deadline, including Alonso and Robert Jr. blockbusters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569416/2024/06/17/mlb-trade-scenarios-pete-alonso-luis-robert/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569416/2024/06/17/mlb-trade-scenarios-pete-alonso-luis-robert/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:59:52 GMT<![CDATA[Which young MLB starters who recently debuted are best set up for success?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559721/2024/06/14/mlb-young-starting-pitchers-debut-success/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559721/2024/06/14/mlb-young-starting-pitchers-debut-success/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:35:57 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Christian Scott #45 of the New York Mets pitches during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi's 'crazy' collision, Dodgers-Yankees classics, and blowing a 15-1 lead]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563289/2024/06/14/yusei-kikuchi-collision-oakland-dodgers-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563289/2024/06/14/yusei-kikuchi-collision-oakland-dodgers-yankees/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:30:48 GMTOakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom, left, reacts after colliding with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, right, while trying to catch a ball in foul territory hit by Davis Schneider during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 9, 2024. Schneider was ruled out on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[Looking back at MLB's 2023 trade season: What deals made an impact, then and now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558636/2024/06/14/mlb-2023-trade-season-impact-lookback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558636/2024/06/14/mlb-2023-trade-season-impact-lookback/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:15:47 GMTARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Globe Life Field on September 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Redrafting the 2014 MLB Draft — Trea Turner, Matt Chapman bolster a thin group]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[Biggest misses from the 2014 MLB Draft — Brady Aiken, Tyler Kolek lead long list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Set your clocks to late July because the Cubs and White Sox seasons are doomed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560396/2024/06/13/chicago-cubs-white-sox-bears-caleb-williams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560396/2024/06/13/chicago-cubs-white-sox-bears-caleb-williams/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:28 GMTCHICAGO, IL - MAY 23: Celeb Williams of the Chicago Bears (C) laughs as he leaves the pitcher&#039;s mound with other Bears draftees after Rome Odunze threw out a first pitch before a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade targets for each contender, plus deadline priorities for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559432/2024/06/13/mlb-trade-deadline-team-targets-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559432/2024/06/13/mlb-trade-deadline-team-targets-needs/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:50:56 GMT<![CDATA[The Brewers are MLB’s best underdog story; the trade market for first basemen]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556121/2024/06/11/the-brewers-are-mlbs-best-underdog-story-the-trade-market-for-first-basemen/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556121/2024/06/11/the-brewers-are-mlbs-best-underdog-story-the-trade-market-for-first-basemen/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:08:08 GMTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 11: William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a double during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on May 11, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Thirty things I’m hearing and watching for on MLB trade deadline with 50 days to go]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553919/2024/06/11/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-50-days-out/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553919/2024/06/11/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-50-days-out/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:01:52 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Giants, Astros move on up; One big question for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553625/2024/06/11/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553625/2024/06/11/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Weird & Wild's 12 MLB players and teams of the month, from Aaron Judge to smelly White Sox]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552338/2024/06/10/mlb-players-teams-standouts-yankees-phillies-aaron-judge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552338/2024/06/10/mlb-players-teams-standouts-yankees-phillies-aaron-judge/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Is MLB's 162-game season too long? Players are split on whether changes are needed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544091/2024/06/10/mlb-season-length-player-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544091/2024/06/10/mlb-season-length-player-poll/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:05:29 GMTApr 1, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon warms up before the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Player Poll 2024: Worst organizations, the most overrated peer, best vibes guy and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[White Sox snap franchise-record 14-game losing streak with win over Red Sox]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550074/2024/06/08/white-sox-snap-losing-streak/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550074/2024/06/08/white-sox-snap-losing-streak/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:16:16 GMTJun 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first base Andrew Vaughn (25) and shortstop Paul DeJong (29) high five after they score against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The White Sox, losers of 14 in a row, have become really good at setting futility records]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547826/2024/06/07/chicago-white-sox-losing-streak/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547826/2024/06/07/chicago-white-sox-losing-streak/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:05:31 GMTJun 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The Weirdest and Wildest MLB games, feats and minutia of the past month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547569/2024/06/07/weird-mlb-games-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547569/2024/06/07/weird-mlb-games-stats/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:01:31 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 03: Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after stealing second base past Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park on June 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[White Sox lose franchise-record 14th straight game as horrific season slumps again]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547753/2024/06/06/white-sox-losing-streak-franchise-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547753/2024/06/06/white-sox-losing-streak-franchise-record/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:29:20 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: Manager Pedro Grifol #5 of the Chicago White Sox looks on before the game against the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bears defense is loud, White Sox bullpen is bad and Cubs are probably not back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544984/2024/06/06/chicago-bears-cubs-white-sox-notebook/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544984/2024/06/06/chicago-bears-cubs-white-sox-notebook/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:30:51 GMTLAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 05: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears practices during the Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp football practice at PNC Center at Halas Hall on June 05, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Early MLB All-Star team picks for the American League and National League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540868/2024/06/05/mlb-all-star-team-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540868/2024/06/05/mlb-all-star-team-predictions-2024/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:04:47 GMT<![CDATA[Forget the rivalry with the White Sox, the Cubs just needed a win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541972/2024/06/05/chicago-cubs-white-sox-rivalry/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541972/2024/06/05/chicago-cubs-white-sox-rivalry/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:01 GMTCHICAGO, IL - JUNE 04: Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs picks off Duke Ellis #27 of the Chicago White Sox at second base in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on June 04, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 7-6. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pedro Grifol is running out of time as White Sox manager. The only question is when a change will be made]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541838/2024/06/05/pedro-grifol-white-sox-hot-seat/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541838/2024/06/05/pedro-grifol-white-sox-hot-seat/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:30:57 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 10: Manager Pedro Grifol #5 of the Chicago White Sox stands in the dugout prior to a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres pursuing trade for White Sox’s Garrett Crochet to bolster rotation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539047/2024/06/04/padres-trade-white-sox-garrett-crochet/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539047/2024/06/04/padres-trade-white-sox-garrett-crochet/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:00:36 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 10: Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox heads to the dugout after his warmup prior to a game. against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cubs president Jed Hoyer and White Sox GM Chris Getz are more friends than rivals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536229/2024/06/04/chicago-cubs-white-sox-jed-hoyer-chris-getz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536229/2024/06/04/chicago-cubs-white-sox-jed-hoyer-chris-getz/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 arrives; our picks for first-time All-Star noms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532928/2024/06/04/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-braves-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532928/2024/06/04/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-braves-2/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox's new TV channel: What we do and don't know about Chicago Sports Network]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536929/2024/06/03/blackhawks-bulls-white-sox-tv-channel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536929/2024/06/03/blackhawks-bulls-white-sox-tv-channel/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:07:27 GMTCHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 06: A TV camera is seen prior to a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks on January 6, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline tiers: Buyers, sellers and those in between — plus needs for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532397/2024/06/03/mlb-trade-deadline-tiers-buyers-sellers-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532397/2024/06/03/mlb-trade-deadline-tiers-buyers-sellers-needs/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:10:12 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the top 50 MLB prospects after first two months: Jackson Holliday still tops list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[White Sox manager Pedro Grifol just can't win. He's reminding me of a certain Bulls coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524328/2024/05/28/chicago-white-sox-pedro-grifol/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524328/2024/05/28/chicago-white-sox-pedro-grifol/Tue, 28 May 2024 21:57:24 GMTMay 8, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol (5) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies finally reach the summit; extreme stats for every team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520647/2024/05/28/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520647/2024/05/28/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-yankees/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Early MLB trade deadline questions for 15 teams: Will Blue Jays sell? Where could Pete Alonso land?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516194/2024/05/24/mlb-trade-deadline-questions-bluejays-mets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516194/2024/05/24/mlb-trade-deadline-questions-bluejays-mets/Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:40 GMTDETROIT, MI - MAY 23: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays flies out to right field against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on May 23, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for the rest of the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570/2024/05/23/fantasy-baseball-starting-pitcher-rankings-eno-sarris/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570/2024/05/23/fantasy-baseball-starting-pitcher-rankings-eno-sarris/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the 2024 MLB Draft top-100 prospects: Condon on top, 3 Wake Forest players in Top 15]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Braves, Cubs take a dive; plus prospects on the brink]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506994/2024/05/21/mlb-power-rankings-prospects-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506994/2024/05/21/mlb-power-rankings-prospects-braves/Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[MLB teams that will be sellers at the trade deadline and the players they will dangle]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505321/2024/05/20/mlb-trade-deadline-sellers-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505321/2024/05/20/mlb-trade-deadline-sellers-players/Mon, 20 May 2024 08:59:49 GMT<![CDATA[Greenberg: Chicago Bears predictions, Tommy Pham MVP chatter and Chicago sports talk]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500033/2024/05/17/chicago-bears-predictions-tommy-pham-sports-talk-greenberg/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500033/2024/05/17/chicago-bears-predictions-tommy-pham-sports-talk-greenberg/Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:54 GMTApr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Chicago Bears as the No. 1 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Buy-low candidates: The 5 struggling starting pitchers most likely to rebound]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499632/2024/05/17/mlb-struggling-starting-pitchers-buy-low/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499632/2024/05/17/mlb-struggling-starting-pitchers-buy-low/Fri, 17 May 2024 09:00:48 GMTToronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) in action during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)<![CDATA[MLB Mock Draft 2024: Why Guardians could go Travis Bazzana over Charlie Condon]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies land a season-high spot; What a difference a year makes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490001/2024/05/14/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490001/2024/05/14/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-dodgers/Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Minor-league notes: Jacob Wilson, Rhett Lowder move up; Complex League prospects to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488726/2024/05/13/minor-league-promotions-complex-league-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488726/2024/05/13/minor-league-promotions-complex-league-prospects/Mon, 13 May 2024 08:55:28 GMTAMARILLO, TEXAS - MAY 03: Jacob Wilson #2 of the Midland RockHounds runs to first base during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on May 03, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[William Contreras emerges as a Brewers mainstay, what it's like on an MLB roster's edge and more 'Sliders']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482958/2024/05/10/william-contreras-milwaukee-brewers-sliders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482958/2024/05/10/william-contreras-milwaukee-brewers-sliders/Fri, 10 May 2024 09:00:53 GMTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 17: William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a strike out during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on April 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Don't look now, but the AL Central might be ... good? (with one major exception)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480650/2024/05/09/al-central-guardians-royals-twins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480650/2024/05/09/al-central-guardians-royals-twins/Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:34 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 08: Will Brennan #17, Brayan Rocchio #4 and José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate a walk off RBI single hit by Rocchio to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in ten innings at Progressive Field on May 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)<![CDATA['I'm still here': Carson Fulmer never lived up to expectations. He still hopes he can]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475519/2024/05/08/carson-fulmer-draft-angels-pitcher/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475519/2024/05/08/carson-fulmer-draft-angels-pitcher/Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:30 GMTBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 13: Relief pitcher Carson Fulmer #41 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 13, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Red Sox, Rangers pitchers off to great starts; why the AL and NL Central are interesting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5476691/2024/05/07/red-sox-rangers-rotation-success-al-nl-central-standings-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5476691/2024/05/07/red-sox-rangers-rotation-success-al-nl-central-standings-the-windup/Tue, 07 May 2024 16:02:00 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 4: Dane Dunning #33 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Twins, Dodgers stay hot; it's 'Wish You Were Here' week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475155/2024/05/07/mlb-power-rankings-twins-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475155/2024/05/07/mlb-power-rankings-twins-dodgers/Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox partnering with media group for new broadcast home]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471933/2024/05/04/blackhawks-bulls-white-sox-partnering-with-media-group-for-new-broadcast-home/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471933/2024/05/04/blackhawks-bulls-white-sox-partnering-with-media-group-for-new-broadcast-home/Sat, 04 May 2024 23:22:43 GMTBaseball: View of televison cameraman checking on camera before Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago, IL 4/28/2019 CREDIT: Jeff Haynes (Photo by Jeff Haynes /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X162625 TK1 )<![CDATA[Reasons for each MLB team to be optimistic — and pessimistic — about the rest of the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468408/2024/05/03/mlb-teams-2024-optimism-pessimism/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468408/2024/05/03/mlb-teams-2024-optimism-pessimism/Fri, 03 May 2024 09:30:15 GMT<![CDATA[Opposite day for Yankees, Diamondbacks, Marlins. New lows for White Sox, Rockies]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468756/2024/05/03/yankees-white-sox-rockies-shota-imanaga-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468756/2024/05/03/yankees-white-sox-rockies-shota-imanaga-stats/Fri, 03 May 2024 09:15:12 GMTApr 30, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (12), outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (14) and third baseman Otto Lopez (61) celebrate over Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) following the tenth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[A White Sox pitcher's MVP season abroad, Dave Winfield finally gets a statue and more 'Sliders']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5466965/2024/05/03/erick-fedde-mvp-dave-winfield-sliders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5466965/2024/05/03/erick-fedde-mvp-dave-winfield-sliders/Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:24 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 28: Erick Fedde #20 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates after an out in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Can the White Sox stick it to their 'haters,' if not their fellow AL Central teams?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461378/2024/05/01/chicago-white-sox-hater-al-central/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461378/2024/05/01/chicago-white-sox-hater-al-central/Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:59 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 27: Andrew Benintendi #23 of the Chicago White Sox runs the bases on his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 27, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which MLB teams have underperformed or overperformed against expectations?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461468/2024/05/01/mlb-teams-underperform-overperform-april/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461468/2024/05/01/mlb-teams-underperform-overperform-april/Wed, 01 May 2024 09:30:34 GMT<![CDATA[What we learned in MLB's first month of the season, an unpredictable and electric April]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5462400/2024/05/01/mlb-season-early-2024-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5462400/2024/05/01/mlb-season-early-2024-takeaways/Wed, 01 May 2024 09:15:12 GMT<![CDATA[What early MLB trends should you believe, and not believe, as April turns to May?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458722/2024/04/30/mlb-early-season-trends-astros-shota-imanaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458722/2024/04/30/mlb-early-season-trends-astros-shota-imanaga/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:31:22 GMT<![CDATA[The Twins' good luck sausage; judging MLB free-agent signings (very, very early)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5460624/2024/04/30/twins-sausage-mlb-free-agent-signings-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5460624/2024/04/30/twins-sausage-mlb-free-agent-signings-the-windup/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:03:12 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 01: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after retiring the side in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies during his MLB debut at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Our top 10 sees some shuffling; Who is your team's early MVP?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458251/2024/04/30/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-cubs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458251/2024/04/30/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-cubs/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Twenty underrated MLB prospects off to fast starts: Matt Wilkinson, Jonah Tong and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456544/2024/04/29/underrated-minor-league-prospects-matt-wilkinson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456544/2024/04/29/underrated-minor-league-prospects-matt-wilkinson/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:55:09 GMT<![CDATA[Jerry Reinsdorf had a chance to change the White Sox — and he blew it. Now what?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449846/2024/04/26/white-sox-jerry-reinsdorf-gm-change/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449846/2024/04/26/white-sox-jerry-reinsdorf-gm-change/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:54:20 GMTChicago White Sox relief pitcher Deivi García walks back to the dugout after a pitching change during the sixth inning of the team&#039;s baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)<![CDATA[White Sox drop to 3-22 as MLB's worst team loses for 13th time in 14 games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5446226/2024/04/25/chicago-white-sox-record-3-22/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5446226/2024/04/25/chicago-white-sox-record-3-22/Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:35:31 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 25: Tanner Banks #57 talks to Korey Lee #26 of the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on April 25, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 6-3. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The 10 biggest disappointments of the young MLB season: bad umps, worse White Sox, A's to Sacramento]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5439889/2024/04/25/mlb-season-disappointments-2024-white-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5439889/2024/04/25/mlb-season-disappointments-2024-white-sox/Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:13:53 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 20: Dominic Fletcher #7 of the Chicago White Sox looks on after striking out in the top of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 20, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the White Sox 9-5. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)<![CDATA['Back to boring': Chad Kuhl's baseball comeback is a welcome return to 'normal']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5443553/2024/04/25/chad-kuhl-white-sox-comeback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5443553/2024/04/25/chad-kuhl-white-sox-comeback/Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:52 GMTChicago White Sox pitcher Chad Kuhl participates in spring training baseball workouts at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)<![CDATA[What are the Top 10 front offices in MLB? Here's how 40 executives voted]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424700/2024/04/24/mlb-front-office-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424700/2024/04/24/mlb-front-office-rankings/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Guardians goin' up, Braves reclaim the throne; plus standout stats]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436208/2024/04/23/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436208/2024/04/23/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-yankees/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:23 GMT<![CDATA[While Bulls season is now over, the White Sox misery is just beginning]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430917/2024/04/20/chicago-bulls-white-sox-play-in-losing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430917/2024/04/20/chicago-bulls-white-sox-play-in-losing/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:56:06 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball against Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in the third quarter during the Play-In Tournament at Kaseya Center on April 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Could the woeful White Sox lose more than the '62 Mets? They're off to a great start!]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5427977/2024/04/19/white-sox-losses-2024-1962-mets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5427977/2024/04/19/white-sox-losses-2024-1962-mets/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:57 GMTChicago White Sox&#039;s Lenyn Sosa reacts after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ updated MLB starting pitcher rankings: Rodriguez, Peralta move into the top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426812/2024/04/19/mlb-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426812/2024/04/19/mlb-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[2024 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Why Keith Law has Charlie Condon at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[The top 100 potential MLB free agents for 2024-25 offseason — with options galore]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5419703/2024/04/17/mlb-free-agents-2024-2025-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5419703/2024/04/17/mlb-free-agents-2024-2025-offseason/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Astros, Mariners lose their grip and a new No. 1 ascends]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5416688/2024/04/16/mlb-power-rankings-dodgers-astros-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5416688/2024/04/16/mlb-power-rankings-dodgers-astros-2/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[White Sox tie 1907 Brooklyn Superbas for most shutouts through first 16 games of season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418493/2024/04/15/white-sox-shutout-season-start/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418493/2024/04/15/white-sox-shutout-season-start/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:56:55 GMTCHICAGO, IL - APRIL 15: Andrew Benintendi #23 of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 15, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jack Leiter is hot, Walker Jenkins is hurt: Minor league notes on AL teams' top prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415960/2024/04/15/minor-league-american-league-prospects-jack-leiter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415960/2024/04/15/minor-league-american-league-prospects-jack-leiter/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:21:09 GMTMar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (71) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[It could be a historically awful White Sox season. A viral milkshake is saving fans.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415492/2024/04/15/chicago-white-sox-milkshake/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415492/2024/04/15/chicago-white-sox-milkshake/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham signs minor-league deal with White Sox: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404053/2024/04/14/tommy-pham-chicago-white-sox-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404053/2024/04/14/tommy-pham-chicago-white-sox-signing/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:33:51 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Tommy Pham #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a double in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Two of the World Series at Globe Life Field on October 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Four MLB pitchers making the adjustments that could lead to breakouts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5409050/2024/04/12/mlb-young-pitchers-adjustments-breakouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5409050/2024/04/12/mlb-young-pitchers-adjustments-breakouts/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:05 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 01: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at Nationals Park on April 01, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)<![CDATA[New details in Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter betting saga; the Orioles’ wealth of young talent]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5408211/2024/04/11/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-betting-orioles-jordan-westburg-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5408211/2024/04/11/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-betting-orioles-jordan-westburg-the-windup/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:59:52 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 07: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[White Sox injury woes continue; Yoán Moncada to miss at least 3 months with strain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406652/2024/04/10/white-sox-injuries-yoan-moncada-luis-robert-eloy-jimenez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406652/2024/04/10/white-sox-injuries-yoan-moncada-luis-robert-eloy-jimenez/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:25:41 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 09: Yoán Moncada #10 of the Chicago White Sox is helped off the field after an injury during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 09, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox rising; early-season overreactions for each team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399932/2024/04/09/mlb-power-rankings-red-sox-braves-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399932/2024/04/09/mlb-power-rankings-red-sox-braves-2/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[Minor League notes: Where the top 50 MLB prospects are opening the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:45:11 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles warms up during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking all 30 MLB starting rotations as 2024 season begins: Braves top the list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388585/2024/04/04/mlb-starting-rotation-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388585/2024/04/04/mlb-starting-rotation-rankings/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:51:13 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Damn, Yankees! New York, Milwaukee get off to hot start]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383784/2024/04/02/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-brewers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383784/2024/04/02/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-brewers/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[White Sox agree to 1-year deal with free-agent pitcher Mike Clevinger]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383888/2024/04/01/white-sox-mike-clevinger-agreement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383888/2024/04/01/white-sox-mike-clevinger-agreement/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:19:23 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 30: Starting pitcher Mike Clevinger #52 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 30, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[As he starts his new life in Detroit, Jason Benetti got his emotional goodbye to White Sox]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381575/2024/04/01/chicago-white-sox-jason-benetti-tigers-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381575/2024/04/01/chicago-white-sox-jason-benetti-tigers-2/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMTJason Benetti<![CDATA[Scouting potential No. 1 pick Charlie Condon and more 2024 MLB Draft notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382181/2024/04/01/charlie-condon-2024-mlb-draft-scouting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382181/2024/04/01/charlie-condon-2024-mlb-draft-scouting/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[What we saw across MLB on Opening Day: Orioles excite, Ohtani embraced, A's abandoned]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376767/2024/03/29/what-we-saw-mlb-opening-day/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376767/2024/03/29/what-we-saw-mlb-opening-day/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:07 GMTBALTIMORE, MD - MARCH 28: Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles takes the field during pregame ceremonies prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Position Player Tiers 2024: How 100 of the game's best stack up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372801/2024/03/28/mlb-position-player-tiers-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372801/2024/03/28/mlb-position-player-tiers-rankings/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:30:42 GMT<![CDATA[2024 MLB season preview: Opening Day grades, odds and analysis for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354007/2024/03/28/mlb-season-preview-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354007/2024/03/28/mlb-season-preview-2024/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:15:43 GMT<![CDATA[One bold prediction for every MLB team on Opening Day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369324/2024/03/28/mlb-opening-day-bold-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369324/2024/03/28/mlb-opening-day-bold-predictions-2024/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:15:02 GMT<![CDATA[How can the White Sox get people excited? 'We gotta go out and play good baseball']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367872/2024/03/27/chicago-white-sox-season-preview-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367872/2024/03/27/chicago-white-sox-season-preview-2/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:35 GMTSURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 15: Andrew Benintendi #23 of the Chicago White Sox hits a single during a Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs at Surprise Stadium on March 15, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Predictions, projections and wild guesses for the 2024 MLB season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368497/2024/03/27/mlb-predictions-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368497/2024/03/27/mlb-predictions-2024-season/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:45:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB in 2024: 25 numbers that define baseball and set the stage for this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370030/2024/03/27/mlb-2024-season-numbers-facts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370030/2024/03/27/mlb-2024-season-numbers-facts/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:15:20 GMTTAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Juan Soto #22 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees talk during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB American League Central preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353636/2024/03/26/mlb-american-league-central-grades-odds-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353636/2024/03/26/mlb-american-league-central-grades-odds-analysis/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:09 GMT<![CDATA[How every MLB team can make the 2024 Playoffs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367349/2024/03/26/mlb-postseason-preview-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367349/2024/03/26/mlb-postseason-preview-playoffs/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMTTexas Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz (66) celebrates with catcher Jonah Heim (28) after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series in game five of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix on Nov. 1, 2023.<![CDATA[MLB Preseason Power Rankings: Braves, Dodgers duke it out for the top spot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366802/2024/03/26/mlb-preseason-power-rankings-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366802/2024/03/26/mlb-preseason-power-rankings-braves/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[MLB offseason grades 2.0: Which teams passed — and which teams failed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365090/2024/03/25/mlb-offseason-grades-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365090/2024/03/25/mlb-offseason-grades-2024-season/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:30:11 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Blake Snell (7) of the San Francisco Giants throws a bullpen session at Scottsdale Stadium on March 21, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)<![CDATA[24 MLB predictions for 2024 season: Alonso to Cubs? Bieber to O's? Dodgers fall short again?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365265/2024/03/25/mlb-predictions-2024-season-alonso-bieber-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365265/2024/03/25/mlb-predictions-2024-season-alonso-bieber-dodgers/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:21 GMTNew York Mets&#039; Pete Alonso #20 is batting during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, on March 1, 2024. (Photo by Gordon Donovan/NurPhoto via AP)<![CDATA[Ranking all 30 MLB teams' Opening Day lineups: Braves, Dodgers lead way, Yankees much improved]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355688/2024/03/22/mlb-lineup-ranking-braves-dodgers-rangers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355688/2024/03/22/mlb-lineup-ranking-braves-dodgers-rangers/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:31:38 GMT<![CDATA[The 2024 Aces Project: MLB insiders rank starting pitchers, from 'just a guy' to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5352336/2024/03/20/2024-mlb-aces-project-starting-pitchers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5352336/2024/03/20/2024-mlb-aces-project-starting-pitchers/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:30:37 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden's 2024 All-MLB Breakout Team: A roster of promising players to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351526/2024/03/19/mlb-breakout-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351526/2024/03/19/mlb-breakout-predictions-2024/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:52:52 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates leads off third in the first inning during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking fans’ optimism in 2024 for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350803/2024/03/19/mlb-hope-o-meter-ranking-30-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350803/2024/03/19/mlb-hope-o-meter-ranking-30-teams/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:15:28 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 28: The Baltimore Orioles mascot celebrates after a victory against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 28, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Trade analysis: Dylan Cease acquisition is a no-brainer for the Padres]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342452/2024/03/14/padres-white-sox-dylan-cease-trade-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342452/2024/03/14/padres-white-sox-dylan-cease-trade-analysis/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:15:30 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 29: Starting pitcher Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the baseball in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 29, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[If you're a big-league pitcher, call 1-800 White Sox because they need help]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342236/2024/03/14/white-sox-dylan-cease-trade-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342236/2024/03/14/white-sox-dylan-cease-trade-padres/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:13:34 GMTATLANTA, GA - JULY 16: Chicago White Sox and Georgia native starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch during the Sunday afternoon MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox on July 16, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLB 'Wild-Card Era' Franchise Rankings: Rangers break into top 10, Cubs fall out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325414/2024/03/14/mlb-franchise-rankings-wild-card-era/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325414/2024/03/14/mlb-franchise-rankings-wild-card-era/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:30:45 GMT<![CDATA[Padres-White Sox trade grades: Taking stock of the Dylan Cease deal for both sides]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340168/2024/03/13/dylan-cease-trade-padres-white-sox-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340168/2024/03/13/dylan-cease-trade-padres-white-sox-2/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:10:49 GMTChicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease looks to fans as he leaves the field after the White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)<![CDATA[Padres acquire Dylan Cease from White Sox in 5-player trade]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340209/2024/03/13/dylan-cease-trade-white-sox-padres-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340209/2024/03/13/dylan-cease-trade-white-sox-padres-trade/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:38:02 GMTChicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)<![CDATA[Top 20 MLB rookies likely to have the biggest impact in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335070/2024/03/13/mlb-rookie-impact-projections-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335070/2024/03/13/mlb-rookie-impact-projections-2024-season/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:30:48 GMT<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What I'm hearing about trade talks for White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5337659/2024/03/12/dylan-cease-white-sox-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5337659/2024/03/12/dylan-cease-white-sox-trade/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:32:27 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox looks on during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What happens to MLB position players in their walk years? (Plus 5 who could benefit)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321626/2024/03/12/mlb-position-players-contract-years-fantasy-baseball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321626/2024/03/12/mlb-position-players-contract-years-fantasy-baseball/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:30:06 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden's MLB report card: Offseason grades, takeaways, and predictions for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323780/2024/03/12/mlb-offseason-grades-takeaways-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323780/2024/03/12/mlb-offseason-grades-takeaways-predictions/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:15:42 GMT<![CDATA[A spring training standout for each MLB team: 30 players turning heads in camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325304/2024/03/08/mlb-spring-training-player-standouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325304/2024/03/08/mlb-spring-training-player-standouts/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:49:45 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 2: Owen Caissie of the Chicago Cubs hits in a Spring Training game at Camelback Ranch on March 2, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Extension Week Tiers: So, who should sign and who should wait?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324749/2024/03/08/mlb-extension-free-agency-kyle-tucker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324749/2024/03/08/mlb-extension-free-agency-kyle-tucker/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:44 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros hits a home run in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on June 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2024: Keith Law's top 30 prospects rankings to start the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316604/2024/03/07/mlb-draft-2024-rankings-prospects-keith-law-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316604/2024/03/07/mlb-draft-2024-rankings-prospects-keith-law-charlie-condon/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Extension Week, Part 2: How much for Framber Valdez and other pitchers in arbitration?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316138/2024/03/05/mlb-contract-extension-framber-valdez-zac-gallen/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316138/2024/03/05/mlb-contract-extension-framber-valdez-zac-gallen/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:28 GMTOct 22, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts against the Texas Rangers in the third inning during game six of the ALCS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Hope-O-Meter: How optimistic are you about your team in 2024?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290123/2024/02/29/mlb-hope-o-meter-team-optimism-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290123/2024/02/29/mlb-hope-o-meter-team-optimism-2024/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:06 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 04: A general view during Game 2 of the Wild Card Series between the Miami Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Cody Bellinger contract, Jordan Montgomery's market and the MLB moves to come]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5302308/2024/02/27/mlb-free-agency-cody-bellinger-jordan-montgomery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5302308/2024/02/27/mlb-free-agency-cody-bellinger-jordan-montgomery/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:38:20 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers reacts at the end of the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game One of the Wild Card Series at Tropicana Field on October 03, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jerry Reinsdorf's White Sox era takes another turn with new stadium push]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293681/2024/02/22/chicago-white-sox-stadium-jerry-reinsdorf/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293681/2024/02/22/chicago-white-sox-stadium-jerry-reinsdorf/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:52:05 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden: 5 MLB managers on the hot seat to start the 2024 season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5292090/2024/02/22/mlb-managers-hot-seat-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5292090/2024/02/22/mlb-managers-hot-seat-2024/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:26:44 GMTSep 23, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) looks on from the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB insiders predict the 5 players most likely to get traded in spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290024/2024/02/22/mlb-players-trade-predictions-spring-training/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290024/2024/02/22/mlb-players-trade-predictions-spring-training/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:09 GMTKANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 06: Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease (34) as seen during a MLB game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals on September 06, 2023, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 spring training survey: MLB insiders on the players, teams and stories to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287878/2024/02/21/2024-spring-training-mlb-insiders-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287878/2024/02/21/2024-spring-training-mlb-insiders-predictions/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:01:57 GMTGoodyear, Arizona, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani stretches with teammates during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former All-Star closer Liam Hendriks signs two-year deal with Red Sox: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285628/2024/02/19/former-all-star-closer-liam-hendriks-signs-two-year-deal-with-red-sox-source/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285628/2024/02/19/former-all-star-closer-liam-hendriks-signs-two-year-deal-with-red-sox-source/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:28:13 GMTJun 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers third baseman Tyler Nevin (18) during the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Marlins make offer to free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280675/2024/02/16/miami-marlins-tim-anderson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280675/2024/02/16/miami-marlins-tim-anderson/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:48:07 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Explaining MLB's new push to enforce obstruction rule and curb base-blocking]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279087/2024/02/15/mlb-obstruction-rule-enforcement-explainer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279087/2024/02/15/mlb-obstruction-rule-enforcement-explainer/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:52:12 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals slides to steal second base in front of Luis Urias #17 of the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on August 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB power rankings: Braves, Dodgers, O's are 1-2-3 as spring training starts, season beckons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276889/2024/02/15/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276889/2024/02/15/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-braves/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:20:29 GMTATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 20: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) during the MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves on August 20, 2023, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What would you ask MLB players? Open call for The Athletic’s anonymous poll]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5273181/2024/02/13/mlb-player-anonymous-poll-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5273181/2024/02/13/mlb-player-anonymous-poll-questions/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:31:02 GMT<![CDATA[Top 10 remaining MLB free agents: Updates and thoughts on where each player could sign]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271955/2024/02/13/top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-players-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271955/2024/02/13/top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-players-teams/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:04:21 GMTDENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 11: Starting pitcher Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on June 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[White Sox GM Chris Getz and his team have a lot to prove in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271294/2024/02/13/white-sox-chris-getz-general-manager/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271294/2024/02/13/white-sox-chris-getz-general-manager/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:05:13 GMTSep 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox Vice President/General Manager Chris Getz before the team’s game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What we learned from MLB's schedule changes last year and what to watch for this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270278/2024/02/13/mlb-schedule-2024-key-facts-lessons/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270278/2024/02/13/mlb-schedule-2024-key-facts-lessons/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:05:02 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14: San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) at bat during an MLB baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chicago White Sox 2024 top 20 prospects: Colson Montgomery leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257706/2024/02/13/white-sox-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257706/2024/02/13/white-sox-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:18 GMTColson Montgomery (12) of the ACL White Sox during a game against the ACL Dodgers on September 18, 2021 at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Pressing questions for all 30 MLB teams heading into spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257651/2024/02/09/mlb-spring-training-questions-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257651/2024/02/09/mlb-spring-training-questions-preview/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:30:27 GMT<![CDATA[MLB 2024 farm system rankings: Keith Law ranks all 30 teams, Orioles are new No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[MLB offseason grades: Which teams passed — and which teams failed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247943/2024/02/08/mlb-offseason-grades-orioles-dodgers-best-worst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247943/2024/02/08/mlb-offseason-grades-orioles-dodgers-best-worst/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking MLB's up-and-coming prospects; Orioles are on the upswing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252125/2024/02/05/mlb-prospect-list-keith-law-orioles-corbin-burnes-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252125/2024/02/05/mlb-prospect-list-keith-law-orioles-corbin-burnes-the-windup/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:34:57 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 08: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during batting practice before the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top 100 MLB prospects 2024: Keith Law’s rankings, with Jackson Holliday at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:23 GMT<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Zack Greinke’s 2024 plans, 2 players happy to be in Oakland and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5250968/2024/02/05/rosenthal-zack-greinke-oakland-athletics-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5250968/2024/02/05/rosenthal-zack-greinke-oakland-athletics-mlb/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:11 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 25, 2023: Zack Greinke #23 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ 2024 starting pitcher fantasy rankings with Stuff+ powered projections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224402/2024/01/29/eno-sarris-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224402/2024/01/29/eno-sarris-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[MLB offseason awards: Bowden's superlatives for teams, players, managers, execs and agents]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226602/2024/01/25/mlb-offseason-awards-teams-players-managers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226602/2024/01/25/mlb-offseason-awards-teams-players-managers/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:27:01 GMTMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 30: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres looks on prior to game two for the MLB World Tour Mexico City Series against the San Francisco Giants at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium on April 30, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What we learned from the Baseball Hall of Fame election: Beltré's big night, Mauer power and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221736/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221736/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-takeaways/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:27:40 GMT<![CDATA[Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer elected to Baseball Hall of Fame]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222917/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-beltre-mauer-helton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222917/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-beltre-mauer-helton/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:27:44 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN- JUNE 24: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers talks with Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins on June 24, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 2-0. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Peter Gammons, Jayson Stark and Ken Rosenthal on the 2024 Hall of Fame voting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208807/2024/01/22/stark-gammons-rosenthal-hall-of-fame-roundtable/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208807/2024/01/22/stark-gammons-rosenthal-hall-of-fame-roundtable/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:05:00 GMTDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies runs to first as he singles against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning at Coors Field on September 24, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bowden: The biggest winners and losers of the MLB offseason so far]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213585/2024/01/19/mlb-offseason-winners-losers-2023-24/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213585/2024/01/19/mlb-offseason-winners-losers-2023-24/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:30:45 GMT<![CDATA[Should we really be talking about a new home for the White Sox?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5212716/2024/01/19/chicago-white-sox-stadium-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5212716/2024/01/19/chicago-white-sox-stadium-2/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:28 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 20: A general view during the second inning as Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch to Jonah Heim #28 of the Texas Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 20, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Grady Sizemore took a $15-an-hour internship to launch a coaching career]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209365/2024/01/19/grady-sizemore-coaching-career-white-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209365/2024/01/19/grady-sizemore-coaching-career-white-sox/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:05 GMT01 September 2015: Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Grady Sizemore (24) in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Stark: My 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot — how I voted and why]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209034/2024/01/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2024-stark/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209034/2024/01/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2024-stark/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:01:58 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN- JUNE 24: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers talks with Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins on June 24, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 2-0. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where will the top 10 remaining MLB free agents land? Jim Bowden plays matchmaker]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203155/2024/01/15/mlb-free-agents-best-available-teams-predictions-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203155/2024/01/15/mlb-free-agents-best-available-teams-predictions-offseason/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:18:36 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 16: Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) during an MLB baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 16, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: The case for signing Blake Snell, plus more MLB offseason notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5200609/2024/01/14/blake-snell-mlb-free-agency-rosenthal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5200609/2024/01/14/blake-snell-mlb-free-agency-rosenthal/Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:24 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres looks o during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on September 19, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[When Max Stassi's son was born three months early, baseball faded into the background]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5197090/2024/01/12/max-stassi-son-premature-birth/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5197090/2024/01/12/max-stassi-son-premature-birth/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:02:14 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden's MLB offseason mailbag: What I'm hearing about free agents, teams and trades]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5192108/2024/01/10/mlb-offseason-trades-free-agents-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5192108/2024/01/10/mlb-offseason-trades-free-agents-teams/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:07:28 GMTCHICAGO, IL - JULY 27: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 27, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Baseball Hall of Fame ballots 2024: The Athletic's voters explain their selections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188034/2024/01/10/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballots-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188034/2024/01/10/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballots-2024/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[Red Sox trade scenarios: If the Sox want a top arm, which prospects must they deal?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179918/2024/01/08/red-sox-trade-scenarios-bowden/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179918/2024/01/08/red-sox-trade-scenarios-bowden/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:05:23 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 08: Starting pitcher Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 08, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which MLB teams have filled their needs this offseason — and which still have work to do]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185568/2024/01/08/mlb-offseason-needs-teams-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185568/2024/01/08/mlb-offseason-needs-teams-signings/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:05:05 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, poses for a photo with manager Dave Roberts, from left, president Stan Kasten and general manager Brandon Gomes as he is introduced during a press conference as the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the centerfield plaza at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. The Japanese right-hander signed a 12-year, $325-million contract to play with the Dodgers. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Midterm MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams: Bowden on signings, trades and what's next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5176521/2024/01/05/mlb-offseason-grades-trades-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5176521/2024/01/05/mlb-offseason-grades-trades-signings/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:03:23 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Shohei Ohtani puts on a Los Angeles Dodgers cap while being introduced at Dodger Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What I’m hearing about the trade market for Dylan Cease]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5180684/2024/01/05/dylan-cease-trade-market/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5180684/2024/01/05/dylan-cease-trade-market/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:16:27 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 26: Starting pitcher Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox looks on after striking out the side in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 26, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's wackiest moments and minutia under the new rules in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5169356/2023/12/30/mlb-rule-changes-wacky-moments/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5169356/2023/12/30/mlb-rule-changes-wacky-moments/Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:58:54 GMTHome plate umpire Jim Wolf, left, calls a strike on Chicago Cubs&#039; Cody Bellinger, right, for a clock violation as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes kneels at the plate during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)<![CDATA[In Chicago, 2023 wasn't a winning year, but it was a busy one]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165110/2023/12/29/in-chicago-2023-wasnt-a-winning-year-but-it-was-a-busy-one/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165110/2023/12/29/in-chicago-2023-wasnt-a-winning-year-but-it-was-a-busy-one/Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:22 GMTNov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs off the field after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The Mets' big-money futility, Julio Rodríguez's feat and more Strange But True reader favorites]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5166256/2023/12/29/mets-payroll-julio-rodriguez-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5166256/2023/12/29/mets-payroll-julio-rodriguez-mlb/Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:00:58 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: New York Mets Manager Buck Showalter is stands between Francisco Lindor #12 and Pete Alonso #20 during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on October 01, 2023 in New York City. Buck Showalter announced before the game he would not be returning as the Mets manager next year. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Fill in the blank: 2024 will be the year of ___ in MLB]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5164770/2023/12/28/2024-projecting-topics-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5164770/2023/12/28/2024-projecting-topics-mlb/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:05:42 GMT<![CDATA[MLB's weirdest injuries of 2023, from a pool basketball mishap to a toilet setback]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165105/2023/12/28/mlb-weird-injuries-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165105/2023/12/28/mlb-weird-injuries-2023/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:30 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitcher Pete Fairbanks #29 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 17, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's Weirdest & Wildest teams and games of 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159446/2023/12/27/mlb-strangest-teams-games-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159446/2023/12/27/mlb-strangest-teams-games-2023/Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:14 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Globe Life Field on October 10, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's 20 most mind-blowing hitting, pitching feats of 2023 — with Kyle Schwarber leading off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157673/2023/12/26/mlb-2023-wild-hitting-pitching-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157673/2023/12/26/mlb-2023-wild-hitting-pitching-stats/Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 24: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on May 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The 2023 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza: Take our mega quiz to test yourself!]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5155316/2023/12/24/baseball-trivia-quiz-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5155316/2023/12/24/baseball-trivia-quiz-2023/Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:29 GMTARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Corey Seager #5 receives a Powerade bath from Martin Perez #54 of the Texas Rangers to celebrate a victory over the Los Angeles Angels after a game at Globe Life Field on August 15, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Being baseball's highest-paid player: Ohtani is latest in long line of record setters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141351/2023/12/19/mlb-highest-paid-player-history-ohtani/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141351/2023/12/19/mlb-highest-paid-player-history-ohtani/Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:01:20 GMT1991: Pitcher Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during a game. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport<![CDATA[Resetting the MLB trade candidates field: The 7 players most likely to be dealt this winter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5138791/2023/12/15/mlb-offseason-trade-targets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5138791/2023/12/15/mlb-offseason-trade-targets/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:17:50 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 20: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Milwaukee Brewers in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What I'm hearing about Dylan Cease and the starting pitcher market]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139906/2023/12/15/starting-pitcher-market-rosenthal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139906/2023/12/15/starting-pitcher-market-rosenthal/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:15:36 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 22: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on July 22, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where will the top remaining MLB free agents sign? Predicting their new teams, contracts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5129329/2023/12/12/mlb-free-agents-contracts-teams-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5129329/2023/12/12/mlb-free-agents-contracts-teams-predictions/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:57:07 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan delivers a pitch against Team Mexico during the fifth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Revisiting the 11 biggest offseason MLB trades of the past 10 years]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5118653/2023/12/07/top-mlb-trades-juan-soto-revisited/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5118653/2023/12/07/top-mlb-trades-juan-soto-revisited/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:31 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a 2-run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on June 12, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 4-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Jackson Chourio’s pending extension, plus Josh Hader’s potential record deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5106896/2023/12/03/jackson-chourio-extension-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5106896/2023/12/03/jackson-chourio-extension-record/Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:12:11 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 24, 2023: Jackson Chourio #94 of the Milwaukee Brewers fields a ground ball during the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on March 24, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bowden: 6 big trades I'd like to see happen at MLB's Winter Meetings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103630/2023/12/01/mlb-winter-metings-trade-proposals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103630/2023/12/01/mlb-winter-metings-trade-proposals/Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:53:29 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres watches his solo homerun during a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The secrecy of Shohei Ohtani’s free agency starts with the man and agency behind him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103732/2023/12/01/shohei-ohtani-nez-balelo-agent/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103732/2023/12/01/shohei-ohtani-nez-balelo-agent/Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:24 GMTNez Balelo, an agent who represents Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani, speaks to reporters in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2023. (Kyodo via AP Images) ==Kyodo<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Rangers face uncertainty in free agency, plus Yankees' payroll, White Sox's options for Cease]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100482/2023/11/30/mlb-free-agency-rumors-rangers-yankees-white-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100482/2023/11/30/mlb-free-agency-rumors-rangers-yankees-white-sox/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:11 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the Texas Rangers speaks on stage during the World Series Championship celebration at Globe Life Field on November 03, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The top 100 remaining MLB free agents]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5098475/2023/11/29/top-100-mlb-free-agents/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5098475/2023/11/29/top-100-mlb-free-agents/Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:17:42 GMT<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What's behind the trade talks with Juan Soto, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095044/2023/11/28/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-padres-blue-jays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095044/2023/11/28/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-padres-blue-jays/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Hot Stove matchmaking: A free-agent fit for all 30 teams as Winter Meetings near]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095038/2023/11/28/mlb-free-agents-hot-stove-matchmaking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095038/2023/11/28/mlb-free-agents-hot-stove-matchmaking/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:13:51 GMTARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 04: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a game against the Miami Marlins at Globe Life Field on August 04, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade and free-agent targets: Solutions for each AL team's key needs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091262/2023/11/27/mlb-free-agent-trade-targets-al/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091262/2023/11/27/mlb-free-agent-trade-targets-al/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:01:10 GMTDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 13: Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs follows the flight of the ball after hitting a first inning RBI sacrifice fly against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Hot Stove mailbag: Bowden on Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, a Dylan Cease trade, more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5088422/2023/11/25/mlb-hot-stove-ohtani-bellinger-cease/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5088422/2023/11/25/mlb-hot-stove-ohtani-bellinger-cease/Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:28:29 GMTBOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 23: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on September 23, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A Black Friday free-agent deal for every MLB team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5081515/2023/11/24/black-friday-free-agent-deals-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5081515/2023/11/24/black-friday-free-agent-deals-mlb/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:01:36 GMTSan Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell works against a Miami Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)<![CDATA[Bowden: 23 reasons I'm thankful for MLB in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084294/2023/11/23/mlb-thanksgiving-baseball-reasons-grateful/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084294/2023/11/23/mlb-thanksgiving-baseball-reasons-grateful/Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[The Athletic's 2023 MLB fan survey results: What you thought about 23 baseball topics]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5068467/2023/11/21/the-athletic-2023-mlb-fan-survey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5068467/2023/11/21/the-athletic-2023-mlb-fan-survey/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:01:04 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field before Game Four of the Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five things to watch on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Could Beltré be a unanimous pick?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5079239/2023/11/21/baseball-hall-of-fame-2024-ballot-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5079239/2023/11/21/baseball-hall-of-fame-2024-ballot-storylines/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMTARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers hits a solo homerun against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. 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