Baseball Clutch Pickups

The Disaster That Changed the Life of Baseball’s Next Big Star

The pitching phenom Roki Sasaki lost his family to a tsunami. Then he clung to his love for the sport.

The New York Times - 17h

The Chase for a Japanese Baseball Star Is ‘Absolutely Insane Right Now’

A chance to sign Roki Sasaki has some M.L.B. teams killing deals and seeking trades.

The New York Times - 1d

He Was Coaching Baseball. An Emergency Start Inspired Him to Play Again.

The former M.L.B. pitcher Tyler Ivey was thrust into action for a collegiate summer league team. It sparked his comeback.

The New York Times - 1d

The Playlist: Week 12 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus delivers the lay of the land for Week 12.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Fantasy Baseball Offseason Tracker: Blue Jays sign Jeff Hoffman to close; Giants land Justin Verlander

Here's our breakdown of all the offseason moves that matter for Fantasy Baseball

CBS Sports - 4d

Baseball Hall of Fame mailbag: Does fame matter? Should we value defense more? And more reader questions

CBS Sports' Hall of Fame expert Matt Snyder answers your questions ahead of the 2025 election

CBS Sports - 4d

Padres ownership lawsuit drama, Verlander to Giants & Dodgers trade World Series champ | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres' lawsuit drama, Justin Verlander signing with the Giants, the Dodgers trading Gavin Lux, Brent Rooker signing an extension and make their picks ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Fantasy Baseball: Everything you missed after football started, from unlikely risers to prospect call-ups

The 2024 season didn't end in August, you know

CBS Sports - 6d

Baseball Hall of Fame voting update: Ichiro Suzuki remains perfect, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner receive high support

With 118 ballots publicly available, here's where the voting stands.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The Store Fueling Dominican Baseball Fever in a Manhattan Neighborhood

A store in Washington Heights has become a critical source of apparel for local fans.

The New York Times - 6d

Baseball’s Most Coveted Free Agent Could Land in an Unexpected Destination

Will the Brewers be the pick for Roki Sasaki? At the very least, they can make a compelling sales pitch.

The New York Times - 6d

Fantasy Baseball Today: How Fantasy stars like Shohei Ohtani and other first-rounders could bite you

Plus, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to ascend, but his steal totals remain underwhelming

CBS Sports - 6d

2025 Fantasy Baseball: Top 150 rankings for Dynasty leagues, complete with value rating system

Here's how to value players when weighing the short-term vs. the long-term

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Fantasy Baseball Trade Fallout: Gavin Lux trade raises questions about Matt McLain's breakout chances

The Reds added Gavin Lux, which clears some things up in Los Angeles, but raises many more questions in Cincy

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Time running out for top free agents, Orioles’ sign Morton & Dodgers strike again | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss where the top remaining free agents might wind up with time running out, the Orioles signing Charlie Morton, Korean free agent Hyeseong Kim joining the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Fantasy Baseball Today: First look at 2025 rankings, futures of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Matt Olson, more

Find out how Chris Towers ranks each position ahead of the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

The Playlist: Week 11 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus breaks down the week ahead: pickups, schedule advice and much more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Baseball Hall of Fame myths: Vote totals can't change, Cooperstown is too crowded and more false narratives

You can say anything on the internet, but that doesn't mean it's all true

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem

Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Baseball Hall of Fame: Comparing cases of NL East infielders Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and David Wright

The trio dominated for the Phillies and Mets, but is that enough to get them to Cooperstown?

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Latest on Roki Sasaki’s decision, Red Sox offseason update | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jordan Shusterman and guest host Kiley McDaniel discuss the latest on Roki Sasaki’s free agency, the Nationals, Pirates, and Cubs making moves and the latest on the Red Sox offseason with guest ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Forwards Pickups Jan. 2 - The Return Of Kane?

Patrick Kane has scored three points in his past two games, which makes you wonder if he still has more in the tank.