How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

The Sacramento Athletics have stunned MLB with an 18-16 first-place start, fueled by Aaron Civale and Nick Kurtz ...

Chicago Cubs Acquire 2-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game

The Chicago Cubs have claimed a two-year player off waivers. They will host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Umpires on notice: College baseball trying out ABS, with SEC using for conference tournament

The SEC will test an MLB-style ABS challenge system at its conference tournament, bringing automated strike zone tech and ...

Athletics' Nick Kurtz walking way to MLB record

Kurtz, who recorded a franchise mark, matched Bonds' effort for the second-longest streak in MLB history. Former Detroit ...

ABS challenge system coming to SEC Baseball Tournament, league announces

The Automated Ball-Strike system adopted by MLB in 2026 will debut in college baseball at the SEC Tournament from May 19-24: ...
The New York Times

How MLB’s 2026 season-opening game ended up on Netflix

Want to watch Aaron Judge in MLB's season opener? Hope you have Netflix. Christian Petersen / Getty Images Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic’s weekly sports business cheat sheet. Name-dropped ...

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes MLB history not seen since Barry Bonds

Kurtz was walked by reliever Hunter Gaddis in the seventh inning, reaching 20 consecutive games with at least one walk. That ...
The New York Times

Has MLB overtaken the NBA as America’s No. 2 league?

Which league is in second place? It used to be a much simpler question to answer. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Luke Hales, Gregory Shamus / Getty Images As tears dried and ...

Saturday Sports: NBA playoffs: wild MLB season start; 'world's best' hockey player out

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the first round of the NBA playoffs and the bad start to the Major League Baseball season for the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox.