In putting together our list of the 100 greatest players of all time, there was a lot of discussion about how peak performance and career longevity intersect. For young players in particular, injuries can completely change the trajectory of a career and alter legacies, as Pete Reiser, JR Richard and others have learned. Nolan Ryan, … Read more
Much of the credit for the Atlanta Braves’ big postseason run was rightly attributed to midseason deals made by general manager Alex Anthopoulos, because without Eddie Rosario, Jorge Soler, adam duvall Y Joc Pedersen, Atlanta would not have hosted a championship parade. But what may have been lost in that narrative was how much the … Read more
The intrigue surrounding the best class of free-agent shortstops boils down to one final duo. Shortly after the next collective agreement is agreed, Carlos Correa Y Trevor Story they’ll sign big deals, and then much from the transactional focus of the sport will shift to another position: third base, including the guy who is ranked … Read more
In its early days, the Baseball Hall of Fame was intended to be a sanctuary for former players and their accomplishments. But over time, the Hall’s election process has become a sport’s most trusted showcase, with the tabulation and dissection of individual ballots spanning nearly two months, an often angry debate further fueled by the … Read more
During the lockout, Major League Baseball personnel, in particular, are unable to speak to their Major League Baseball players – anything about free agency talks, rehab assignments or spring plans. That gag order is extended to the press as well, and early evidence shows that it has been effective, with some staff members citing fears … Read more
Whatever the next step New York Mets owner Steve Cohen takes, he can do it with a clear conscience and his sense of justice fully intact. Because many of those hired since he was inducted into the owners’ club have made Cohen’s first year at the helm an unprecedented embarrassment. The guy initially hired to … Read more
