Yankees take pitchers Ben Hess, Bryce Cunningham in 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — In the draft, and maybe nowhere else, the Yankees are constantly being asked to do more with less. Their first pick hasn’t fallen in the top half of the first round since 1993. The players they found, such as Aaron Judge, who was selected 32nd overall in 2013, were discovered after […]
Mets take Oklahoma State’s Carson Benge in first round of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new chapter in the Mets’ development system has begun with a bang, as a second two-way player comes out of Oklahoma State. At least, he hopes to be a two-way player. Carson Benge, a left-handed outfielder known for his hitting but also a strong right-handed pitcher, was selected 19th overall […]
Guardians Select Travis Bazzana With The No. 1 Overall Pick Of The 2024 MLB Draft
Travis Bazzana is a Cleveland Guardian! Arguably the best hitter in the 2024 draft class, Oregon State star Travis Bazzana was selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB Draft. And on top of that, he made history as he’s the first second baseman ever to be picked first […]
Mets, Yankees look destined for MLB playoffs despite flaws
ARLINGTON, Texas — Throughout an anxiety-filled first half, both the Yankees and Mets confounded critics, overcame glaring weaknesses and ultimately crafted mostly positive narratives. Things have looked dicey at times (and dire in the Mets’ case), but the smart take is that both teams will continue to play into October. While there’s a lot being […]
MLB Home Run Derby 2024: New rules, format, tiebreakers, predictions, and more
The All-Star holiday is fast approaching, which means the eyes of the baseball world will be on what happens at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on both Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s events include the annual MLB Home Run Derby, an event whose field can best be described as “interesting.” This season’s edition also sees […]
Fantasy baseball owners can help inspire MLB All-Star Game change
Commercial Content 21+ MLB desperately needs to change the rules of the All-Star Game Fantasy Baseball Community, I ask you and your league buddies to become keyboard warriors and send an email to the Commissioner’s office immediately. Please put away your participation trophies. Not every kid needs to play one inning, and not every MLB […]
Injuries hurting Yankees’ thin prospect depth before MLB trade deadline
ARLINGTON, Texas — Spencer Jones entered the Futures Game having struck out in an Eastern League-best 37.1 percent of his at-bats. But he was in games, and that’s not a lost cause in the Yankees’ farm system in 2024. Jones, along with Roderick Elias and Will Warren, is in a subset of Yankees prospects who […]
MLB odds, picks, player props, bets for Friday
Commercial content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edited this content. A Rocky Mountain Low continues to plague Colorado as the slumping Rockies miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season. Colorado’s lack of organizational leadership has produced a most disappointing pitching staff, while key injuries and […]
Once-shameful Mendoza Line now perfectly fine for MLB hitters
On this beautiful day, what about exit velocity? What about WAR? OBS? OPS? Total BS? Me? I’m stuck in the past. I’m so old-fashioned that I still see my batting average as evidence, as valuable as a library card. For example, last Sunday, over 40 MLB players were in the lineup despite having a batting […]
Paul Skenes got pulled from no-hitter again, and more MLB history could be on the way
Paul Skenes made MLB history on Thursday. Milwaukee Brewers. Just days after making history as the first first overall MLB draft pick to be selected to the following season’s All-Star Game, Skenes took the mound in a getaway game against the Brewers on Thursday afternoon. Pittsburgh Pirates Ahead of the weekend series Chicago White Sox. […]