The line drive off Troy Tulowitzki’s bat in July seemed destined for left field until Matt Chapman, the rookie third baseman for the Oakland Athletics, intervened. Chapman sprawled to his left to make a diving stop, landing chest-first on the turf in Toronto. He rolled over and, from one knee, fired to second baseman Jed Lowrie to start a double play. It was one of several dazzling plays in a 3 ½-month debut season that ... Read more
Surprise name emerges as Mets target AL Central ace in major trade talks .adm
While the New York Mets have been linked to a blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a team insider believes there is a different ace in that division the team should target. After completing an epic collapse in September, change is coming in Queens. The coaching staff received the first shake-up as skipper Carlos Mendoza and a select few were the only ones to survive the staff purge. The ... Read more
Tigers drop major Tarik Skubal update after his breakout sixth MLB season .adm
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has established himself as the best pitcher in the American League. Trending News Writer, Athlon Sports Related Articles Get Our Newsletters Delivering a dynamic blend of in-depth analysis, thrilling highlights, and exclusive interviews, Athlon's daily newsletters immerse you in the heart of the game. or sign in with By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and ... Read more
Bo Bichette’s free agency mystery: Where will the Blue Jays’ star shortstop land next? .adm
While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays continue to duke it out in the 2025 World Series, the rest of Major League Baseball is planning for the offseason to come. In some places, that means paying special attention to Toronto infielder Bo Bichette, one of the winter's top potential free agents. Bichette, 27, was recently ranked by CBS Sports as the third-best player in the class, ... Read more
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. steals the spotlight from both the Dodgers — and his legendary father — with one historic World Series swing .adm
LOS ANGELES — The baseball roared off Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s bat at close to 103 mph. And in that moment, maybe you had the same thought I had: What was that sound — from those 52,000 occupants of Dodger Stadium? Was it a gasp, in 52,000-part harmony? Was it shock? Was it a murmur rippling through Chavez Ravine? Whatever it was, these people seemed to have a sixth sense about what they’d just seen. This was ... Read more