Opening Day rosters rarely tell the full story. Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) fields ground balls during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images | Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images For the New York Mets, that’s especially true in 2026. Even with postseason expectations and a roster built to compete, not ... Read more
After a Troubling Spring, Shane Smith Gets the Start That Could Define Chicago’s Year .DD
Every season begins with hope. Sep 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith (64) delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images For the Chicago White Sox, that hope now rests heavily on one arm — and it will be tested immediately. Shane Smith, last year’s lone All-Star for Chicago, will ... Read more
White Sox Season May Hinge on One Arm — And Opening Day Comes Fast .DD
Every season begins with hope. Sep 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith (64) delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images For the Chicago White Sox, that hope now rests heavily on one arm — and it will be tested immediately. Shane Smith, last year’s lone All-Star for Chicago, will ... Read more
Harper’s Bold New Approach Might Be the Key to a Phillies Resurgence .DD
Bryce Harper didn’t leave the World Baseball Classic satisfied. Mar 17, 2026; Miami, FL, United States;United States first baseman Bryce Harper (24) reacts after hitting a home run against Venezuela in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images But he may have left with something more valuable. A ... Read more
Bryce Harper Admits What Went Wrong — And His Fix Could Change Everything .DD
Bryce Harper didn’t leave the World Baseball Classic satisfied. Mar 17, 2026; Miami, FL, United States;United States first baseman Bryce Harper (24) reacts after hitting a home run against Venezuela in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images But he may have left with something more valuable. A ... Read more