Tom Verducci

This article was originally published as part of Verducci's View, a new weekly baseball newsletter from Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci.

The Phillies' designated hitter and MLB's home run leader is primed to own All-Star week in the City of Brotherly Love. At 33 years old, he's better than ever.

The Angels star and three-time MVP is set to play in the All-Star Game for the first time since 2019 in the middle of an impressive renaissance season.

From a long overdue All-Star Game debut to a long awaited return, here's the most interesting storylines heading into Tuesday's premier exhibition.

Tom Verducci It was late afternoon on the Fourth of July when Angels manager Kurt Suzuki gathered his team and staff in the home clubhouse for a pregame meeting.

The standings have been turned upside down, and the Marlins are trying to break baseball.

A historic performance by the AL emphasized how the Midsummer Classic is tilted toward pitching. Plus, Cody Bellinger's growth and the game's unsung star.

This story is featured in the August issue of Sports Illustrated. The shape of water. The swirl of an artist's paintbrush.

The Diamondbacks starter made a simple adjustment that’s radically changed his effectiveness against opposing hitters.

This article was originally published as part of Verducci's View, a new weekly baseball newsletter from Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci.