Welcome to The Opener, where every weekday morning during the regular season you’ll get a fresh, topical story to start your day from one of SI.com’s MLB writers. On June 1, holding a 4–3 lead in the ...

When it comes to pastimes, there’s nothing more American than football. One of the highlights of game day — aside from the actual game — is the spread of food that parades alongside it. From burgers ...

The Slider is one of the most popular pitches in the history of baseball. Many pitchers have tried to perfect the skill of throwing the perfect slider, however, not many have succeeded. This list ...