#Rob Biertempfel

Now that the free-agent market is mostly settled, the next major player movement to monitor will be trades. For teams unable to check off their free-agent wishlist, it's still possible they can address some needs by making deals. Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds officially requested a trade earlier this month after the two…

Earlier this fall, 10-year veteran starting pitcher Kyle Gibson got his first taste of Championship Series and World Series postseason baseball as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. While Gibson did not pitch in the Wild Card Series and NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, respectively, the right-hander did see NLCS and…

Just like everyone predicted, it's Phillies vs. Padres in the National League Championship Series. Things kick off Tuesday night in San Diego at 8:03 p.m. ET on FS1. Check out our picks below (nearly 30 of our writers and editors voted) and share yours in the comments. Keith Law (Pick: Phillies): Phillies seem to have the edge in starting pitching…

By Rob Biertempfel, Katie Woo and Nick Groke Each of the three finalists for the National League Gold Glove Award at third base has a fascinating backstory. The old master is the Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, who has won the award in each of the past nine years. Ke'Bryan Hayes of the Pirates is the new kid, a defensive whiz in the minors who just…

The regular season is over and the stage is set, with MLB's Wild Card Series starting Friday. We asked our staff (nearly 30 voters) who they thought would emerge to take on the Yankees, Astros, Dodgers and Braves in the Division Series next week. We also took the temperature of the race to see who seems primed to win the World Series. Check out the…

The Houston Astros are back in the World Series for the fourth time in six seasons, and this time it's the Philadelphia Phillies who will aim to halt their dominant run. The World Series kicks off Friday in Houston at 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox. Check out our picks below (nearly 30 of our writers and editors voted) and share yours in the comments. Stephen…