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Resilient Marlins product of Skip Schumaker's leadership, Kim Ng’s conviction

The Marlins’ tendency to survive in the face of adversity is a hallmark of their surprising 2023 season. It all comes back to their leadersh...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

5 burning MLB questions: Best AL team, World Series dark horses, trade or extend Juan Soto?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s best trait, what the Padres should do with Juan Soto, and how October could...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Beat the Atlanta Braves now ... or never?

The 2023 Braves might be one of the best baseball teams of all time. But they're a bit compromised heading into the playoffs — and most vuln...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

5 burning MLB questions: Which team will sign Shohei Ohtani?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the historically wide open AL West, the second-best team in baseball and Shohei Ohtani's most l...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why Shohei Ohtani’s fascinating free agency could land him nearly anywhere

Shohei Ohtani should shatter contractual records this winter, even after another UCL tear. But his unprecedented and fascinating free agency...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mets' Kodai Senga making strong case for Cy Young and Rookie of the Year

Kodai Senga was anything but comfortable upon arriving from Japan. Seven months later, he's one of the best rookies — and pitchers — in base...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

5 burning MLB questions: Braves beatable, best pitching staff, new team for Mike Trout?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on who can beat the Braves, front-office shakeups with the Red Sox and Mets, and landing spots for...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mets gain credibility with David Stearns hire; here's what's first on his to-do list

Mets owner Steve Cohen has been trying to hire David Stearns for years. Now that he has, his vision of building a sustained winner has final...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking MLB's 20 best veteran bargains: Which players most outperform their pay?

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. have been invaluable this year. But which players are outperforming their salaries and profile as the big...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Playoff Watch: What is each contender's biggest weakness?

With 11 playoff bids still up for grabs, here's one question each MLB contender needs to answer by October.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

5 burning MLB questions: Wild-card teams, NL MVP, Ohtani's next move and ... Deion?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the wild-card races, the NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani's immediate future and even Deion Sanders in our...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why it’s time for Shohei Ohtani to shut down for the 2023 season

Shohei Ohtani is breaking down and the Angels' playoff hopes are broken. So, what's he still playing for? Deesha Thosar says it's time for h...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Is Pete Alonso toxic? 'Ridiculous.' But Mets, Polar Bear in need of cold compromise

People throughout the Mets organization are bristling at a recent claim that Pete Alonso is toxic. But there's real concern that the superst...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani clearly calling all the shots as free agency looms

Shohei Ohtani has operated with unchecked power with the Angels. They're not going to rewrite the script now, but his injury could change th...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Justin Steele is the ace and Cy Young contender the Cubs have been waiting for

Justin Steele spent seven years in the minor leagues. He's been worth the wait, becoming an under-the-radar NL Cy Young candidate for the co...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Everything you need to know about Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear, what's next, free-agency impact

How does Shohei Ohtani's devastating injury impact his impending free agency and his MLB future? Our baseball experts weigh in.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Reviewing MLB trade deadline decisions: Angels in trouble, Rangers fortified, Phillies TBD

It has been three weeks since the MLB trade deadline — just enough time to assess how some of the deals have fared for teams making a playof...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees running out of reasons to ‘have fun’ amid seven-game losing streak

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he thinks a turnaround is coming, but his lifeless team isn't providing much evidence to back that up.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Matt Olson is filling one Braves legend's shoes and pushing another for MVP — his way

After needing a year to get settled in Atlanta, Matt Olson is challenging both his legendary predecessor and superstar teammate for MVP hono...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

How Chas McCormick needed to 'grow up' — and blossomed into Astros' unsung hero

With many of the Astros' stars injured or ineffective, Chas McCormick's 2023 breakout has been equal parts incredible and invaluable.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Cody Bellinger's surge spurred Cubs to buy at trade deadline. Should they buy his comeback long term?

The Cubs have unlocked Cody Bellinger's elite talent again, and they believe it's here to stay. They'll soon have to decide how much they're...

AUGUST 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

'Ace' Justin Verlander picks up where he left off with Astros, despite loss to Yankees

Following a chaotic trade deadline, it was time for Justin Verlander to go back to work Saturday. The result? It looked — and felt — just li...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Inside Justin Verlander’s trade request to Astros: I want to 'fight for a championship’

All Justin Verlander wanted was to pitch for a team aiming to win the title. That's why he signed with the Mets and why he's still in New Yo...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Trade deadline selling spree turns Mets into most incomplete team money can buy

The Mets boasted the largest payroll in MLB history before their hand busted. They appear to have a new plan, but it might take them multipl...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS