

Tom Verducci talks Dodgers dominance, the odds of a lockout and more
Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joins the Baseball Insiders podcast to talk everything from the Dodgers' hot start to the surprising Braves and Pirates as well as whether MLB is headed for a lockout next winter.Headlines

MLB Rumors: Padres ace on the outs and why Lucas Giolito hasn't signed yet
The latest MLB rumors, from Nick Pivetta's impending free agency to Lucas Giolito's prolonged holdout and positive Braves injury news.
Royals vs White Sox rain delay: Start time finally revealed from Kauffman Stadium
We have a rain delay in Kansas City! When will the game between the Royals and White Sox start? Finally, we have some clarity from Kauffman Stadium in KC.
This Astros-Marlins trade for Sandy Alcantara can keep their World Series window open
The Houston Astros need pitching depth with Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier on the IL; the Miami Marlins could be willing to help.
Pat Murphy quietly reveals a lesson learned from Craig Counsell amid Brewers struggles
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy preached patience during the team's four-game losing streak and struggles at the plate. He sounded a lot like his predecessor, Craig Counsell.
The Yankees paid Aaron Judge to deal with distractions like Jazz Chisholm Jr.
It's time for Aaron Judge to have a chat with Jazz Chisholm Jr. The Yankees star second baseman has cost them at least two games with lazy play. As Yankees captain, Judge has to lead with his words, too.Free Agency

Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and the state of MLB free agency through 12 games
Next offseason is still a long way away, but it's never too early to look ahead — especially not with a class this loaded.
2027 MLB free agents who are costing themselves major money right now
These upcoming free agents are off to slow starts — and need to turn it around sooner than later to maximize their future paydays.
Delusional MLB stats that Red Sox, Tigers and other angry fan bases can use to cope
Frustrated MLB fan bases resort to coping to help come to terms with their respective teams getting off to sluggish starts.
One offseason regret already haunting each NL East team
Each NL East team has at least one major offseason regret that's already making life difficult in the early parts of the 2026 MLB season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s excuses for his slump won't make Yankees fans feel any better
New York Yankees fans won't like Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s excuse for his slow start to the 2026 MLB season, as valid as said excuse is.
Craig Counsell isn't the scapegoat Cubs fans are looking for after Shota Imanaga debacle
Chicago Cubs fans are eager to blame someone after Friday's defeat, but Craig Counsell shouldn't be their punching bag.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and more slumping stars we're ready to push the panic button on
The panic button is within reach as five big names are struggling to start the 2026 season.MLB Rumors

Resetting the AL West: Are the Mariners and Astros in trouble already?
Seattle can't hit, Houston can't pitch. Seems like the beginning of a wonderful series and season for all our American League West friends!
MLB standings: What the AL landscape reveals about real contenders
Every American League division is looking strangely inverted so far — is that small sample size silliness, or a sign or things to come?
Will Mason Miller's scoreless streak ever end?
The Padres closer isn't just sitting on scoreless 27.2 innings — he might be in the midst of the most dominant stretch by a reliever we've ever seen.
MLB standings: National League landscape shifting early thanks to two surprises
As we hit the season's third weekend, chaos reigns — but which early surprises will have staying power?
Why record MLB salaries won't be enough to hold off a lockout this winter
MLB fans better enjoy the 2026 season because the likelihood of 2027 starting on time is slim.
Tigers' awful start is turning a Tarik Skubal trade from nightmare to reality
No team in baseball had more riding on a fast start to this season than Detroit. So, uh, about that ...
Yankees fans won't like the only solution to New York's busted offense
Yes, this week's series against the A's was ugly. No, you shouldn't be panicking about an 8-4 start.
Why Shohei Ohtani plays by a different set of rules on the mound
An unprecedented player is forcing MLB to adapt its rules on the fly — and not always without controversy.
MLB insider answers biggest questions: Where Cubs, Red Sox and Giants go from here
Inside the Cubs, Giants and Red Sox struggles, plus Lucas Giolito's free agency and early trade chatter from MLB Insider Robert Murray.
