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Team Strategy

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New York Yankees' empty baseball stadium at dusk, symbolizing a shift in team strategy and the absence of a dominant power hitter.
On the Ice

Yankees' Power Shift Without Judge: New Free Agent Strategy

For the first time in a decade, the New York Yankees' 2026 power ranking projections don't feature a single player with 40+ home run potential.

Marco Moretti·June 11, 2026
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford practicing ground balls at third base during a sunset practice session, demonstrating his flexibility.
The Huddle

Mariners' Crawford Open to Playing Third Base

J.P. Crawford, the Seattle Mariners' veteran shortstop, immediately volunteered to manager Dan Wilson that he was willing to move to third base after learning of rookie Colt Emerson's promotion, accor

Rachel Goldberg·May 24, 2026
Silhouetted NBA executives anxiously watch a glowing lottery ball, symbolizing the high stakes of draft lottery reform and the ongoing discussion around tanking.
Draft HQ

NBA's '3-2-1' Lottery: A New Era to Combat Tanking

The NBA is implementing a new '3-2-1' Draft Lottery system starting in 2027 to combat deliberate tanking by altering lottery odds. This reform aims to incentivize teams to prioritize winning over securing higher draft picks.

Chloe Armstrong·May 18, 2026