Ben Reiter
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Alex Rodriguez details Jennifer Lopez engagement and his new life
Three years after the unceremonious end to his controversial baseball career, A-Rod is everywhere. So, how did we get to this point? → Read More
After One Correct Astros Prediction, Calling a Repeat Proves Less Fruitful
In 2014, an SI writer correctly predicted the 2017 Houston Astros would win the World Series. Making other predictions turned out to be much less fruitful. → Read More
Can a New Barnstorming, Player-Centric Lacrosse League Serve as a Template for Other Sports?
If lacrosse is the sport of the future, then Paul Rabil intends the Premier Lacrosse League to represent the league of the future. → Read More
The Best of the Rest: Lance Lynn, Evan Gattis Among Valuable Free Agents Outside the Top 50
It's a talent-rich free agent market, so where is the best value outside of the top 50? → Read More
Manny Machado did his job with Dodgers despite playoff blunders
Manny Machado didn't make things easy on himself, that's for sure. But he did what the Dodgers hoped he would when they acquired him. → Read More
MLB Free Agent Rankings: Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and more
Our annual top 50 free agent rankings are out, breaking down one of the most hyped free agent classes in MLB history. → Read More
Why Eduardo Rodriguez Was the Red Sox' Hero in World Series Game 4
There was nothing too special about the start by Boston's Game 4 pitcher, but it was everything to the Red Sox. → Read More
Red Sox Reign: Boston Ousts Houston in Game 5 to Capture AL Pennant, Reach World Series
David Price picked the perfect time to collect his first postseason win. The Red Sox lefty fanned nine over six scoreless innings, and Rafael Devers and J.D. Martinez homered as Boston wrapped up the ALCS for its first World Series berth since 2013. → Read More
Chris Correa: What ex-Cardinals analyst learned after prison, Astros hack
SI Exclusive: As a rising Cardinals analyst, Chris Correa didn’t believe he was committing a crime when he hacked into the Astros’ internal database. Then he went to prison, where he changed his views on his actions and the criminal justice system. → Read More
Why Braves 1B Freddie Freeman should be the NL MVP
As the best player on a surprisingly talented Braves team, Freddie Freeman has firmly planted himself in the middle of the NL MVP race. → Read More
The Astros Value Character. So Why Would They Trade for Roberto Osuna?
After taking an unconventional path to the World Series, the Astros have made their riskiest bet yet. → Read More
Exiled by the Cubs, Sammy Sosa Is Enjoying the Life He Wants You to See
What happened to Slammin' Sammy? He isn’t in hiding; he’s just not where anyone expected him to be. → Read More
How Giancarlo Stanton Negotiated His Way to the Yankees to Create Baseball's Scariest Lineup
By acquiring Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees created a lineup that will take power to new heights. → Read More
The Angels Breathe Life Into a Moribound Franchise by Pairing Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout
By signing Shohei Ohtani to play with Mike Trout, the Angels instantly become one of baseball's most exciting teams. → Read More
Deliver Us From Failure: How the Astros Endured Futility to Become World Series Champions
For the Astros to become the 2017 World Series champions, they needed to do plenty of losing first. → Read More
YOUR 2018 CHAMPS: Why the Astros Will Repeat Next Season as World Series Champions
From the man who accurately predicted the Astros' 2017 title, this is why they'll repeat next season. → Read More
The Astros will still be the 2017 World Series champions
The 2017 World Series is one of the most memorable series in recent memory, but the Astros are still going to win it all and fulfill SI's 2014 prediction. → Read More
The Big Papi Show: Inside David Ortiz's Transition from Red Sox Hero to World Series Analyst
Just one year ago, David Ortiz retired as one of the most beloved athletes of all-time. Now, he's learning how to perfect his broadcasting with the help of an old rival. → Read More
After a Game 5 for the History Books, the Astros and Dodgers Wonder About Those Slick Baseballs
On the same day SI.com posted an article describing the change in baseball texture, the Dodgers and Astros played a historic slugfest. The pitchers are starting to wonder just what exactly is going on. → Read More
Cody Bellinger Sparks Dodgers' Comeback Win Over Astros in World Series Game 4
The Dodgers rookie phenom came up huge to help L.A. even the Fall Classic at two games apiece. → Read More