Baseball

Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, September 25

Gentle hit-by-pitches, friendly rivals, and the end of an era.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min

Sandy Alcantara, Quality Reliever

A trail that’s broken by a once-in-a-lifetime genetic outlier can be followed by slightly lesser athletes.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min

Scouting in the Age of Machines

In a world where every team has robust data, good scouting can be a competitive advantage.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min

Gliding Barnacles: Portugal's Art and Surf Festival That Attracts 45,000 People

Inside Gliding Barnacles, underway now in Figueira da Foz, Portugal.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min

Esta ola de talento japonés es el principio de un canal de alimentación

En estas épocas, no solo es una que otra estrellita. The post Esta ola de talento japonés es el principio de un canal de alimentación appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min

How to Build the Ultimate Surf Truck

The Leitner Designs system turns any pickup into a mobile base camp for everyday sessions and remote strike missions.

Sep 24, 2026 • 5 min

¿Crees que necesitemos una más?

La zona de strike se ha estado marcando con mayor precisión que nunca pero siempre se puede llevar un poco más lejos The post ¿Crees que necesitemos una más? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Sep 24, 2026 • 5 min

Salary Cap Deep Dive: Los Angeles Kings

A closer look at the salary cap situation for the Los Angeles Kings for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

Sep 24, 2026 • 5 min

Dodgers Reinstate Shohei Ohtani, Option Josue De Paula

The Dodgers have reinstated designated hitter Shohei Ohtani from the injured list and optioned outfielder Josue De Paula to Triple-A as the corresponding move, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Woo notes...

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Northampton chief lifts lid on Pollock contract negotiations with Hearn

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson believes more players could follow Henry Pollock and work with promoters like Eddie Hearn to grow their profile.

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Previewing The Upcoming Second Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the second base class. There’s a pair of clear headliners among the gro...

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Mets To Hire Derek Falvey For Front Office Role

2:18 pm: There’s still no official word on Falvey’s title, but Anthony DiComo of MLB.com added a bit of extra detail, reporting that Falvey will not serve as general manager. He’ll s...

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Notes From Star-Studded Rockies-A’s Instructional League

Including a big homer from Golden Spikes winner Daniel Jackson.

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/26

We are less than a week away from the opening puck drop of the 2026-27 season. Every team is now in preseason action, and with that comes roster moves for players who won’t have a spot on the op...

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Does Littler need to change approach to hostile crowds?

Following Luke Littler's latest run-in with a hostile crowd over the weekend, the Sky Sports Love The Darts Podcast has debated whether it is time for the world champion to change his approach.

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

The Weakest Positions on the Remaining American League Contenders

Rounding up some sore spots — figuratively and literally — on Junior Circuit teams as they eye the postseason.

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Queens Crowned Baseball Royalty, Beat Firebells in WPBL Championship

In a thrilling conclusion to a thrilling inaugural season, Los Angeles outlasted San Francisco in a WPBL championship series that went the distance.

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

F1 drivers split over whether Monaco Sprint 'makes sense'

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell disagree on the Monaco Grand Prix becoming a Sprint weekend in 2027.

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

Reds’ Tony Santillan Likely To Require Hip Surgery

Reds right-hander Tony Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a torn labrum in his hip yesterday, the team announced. He’s visiting a specialist to gather an additional opinion, ...

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min

'Scotland was always the one for me' - Binks' pride at first call-up

"I've wanted to play for Scotland for years, and now the opportunity has come. I'm just really proud."

Sep 23, 2026 • 5 min