George Steinbrenner didn’t just own the Yankees—he transformed baseball. From skyrocketing salaries to building a global sports empire, his influence still shapes the game today. This is the story of ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers won't go wire-to-wire in the National League West - nor will they in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings. The preseason No. 1 club may very well win a third consecutive ...

Before last weekend, the fastest pitch from a starter in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008) belonged to Jordan Hicks at 103.2 mph. On Friday night, Jacob Misiorowski set that record ablaze. The ...

I generally try to avoid highlighting the same team in consecutive weeks in this area, but the Atlanta Braves have forced my hand. There was an argument last week that I was too aggressive in ...

Baseball America’s draft rankings are an attempt to capture the industry’s consensus on talent in the 2026 class. The list is compiled in consultation with MLB scouts, front office executives, ...

PHOENIX — Pittsburgh Pirates Cy Young winner Paul Skenes kept talking, but without the slightest hesitation, leaned over, rapping his knuckle against the adjoining locker, knocking on wood. It’s an ...

The 2021 draft won’t go down as the most talented ever, but its place in history is assured for other reasons. With the Dominican Summer League set to begin next week, Josh Norris takes a look back on ...

The Colorado Rockies’ grounds crew did an incredible job of clearing snow off the diamond at Coors Field, allowing the Rockies to play the New York Mets on Wednesday night. And it also allowed for an ...