It's been exactly 13 months since the Atlanta Braves acquired left-handed starter Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox. Initially, it appeared to be an even trade, maybe even one that favored the Red Sox because of the potential of infielder Vaughn Grissom,

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Chris Sale gives his speech at the BBWAA awards dinner after taking home the 2024 NL Cy Young Award, thanks his family, teammates and more

The Atlanta Braves made the postseason for a seventh straight season after getting into the playoffs through a wild-card spot with a record of 89-73. Although the Braves made the postseason, they were swept by the San Diego Padres in the wild-card series.

It also proves that the trade market could be the route to go to find the right arm to improve a team’s pitching staff. And with the success that Alex Anthopoulos has had in recent years finding both staters and relievers via the trade market.

It’s an exercise that generates fierce debates and often results in agreements to disagree. But that’s what makes determining the best players at each position in baseball so great. As has been its annual custom the past several years,

MLB Network is continuing its annual tradition of ranking the “Top 10 Players Right Now” at each position. Using rankings based on past performance, various offensive and defensive metrics (including both advanced statistics and traditional numbers) and analysis by the MLB Network research team,

MLB Network unveils annual rankings for each position, using a data-based system called “The Shredder” to supposedly determine the most rational order for the upcoming season. The latest ...

MLB Network will broadcast three games from the NFCA Leadoff Classic on Saturday. The action kicks off with Missouri taking on Duke at 12 p.m. CST, followed by Nebraska facing Texas Tech at 3 p.m ...

The Chicago Cubs could emerge as potential suitors in the Dylan Cease sweepstakes this winter. The Cubs seem to be all-in for 2025.

The Atlanta Braves have the makings of a fantastic starting rotation, but there are some question marks at the back end. Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, and Spencer Schwellenbach are locks for spots, and so is Spencer Strider when he returns from elbow surgery.

Former foreign minister Alexander Downer discusses the “real uncertainty” around Syria’s rule and which regime will come to power.