Cleveland

Rosenthal: Counsell leaving Brewers? Mets cutting cord? 10 managers with questions about future

Only a few managers are on anything resembling a hot seat, but "slowly, an interesting situation is starting to develop."

Ken Rosenthal146

From Paul Skenes to Brice Matthews: Reviewing the pro debuts of the 2023 MLB Draft first-round picks

Melissa Lockard18

MLB All-30: With the season winding down, we choose every team’s MVP

Rustin Dodd4

Deshaun Watson has largest cap hit in NFL history looming. The Browns are preparing for it

Jason Lloyd53

Mike Trout won't ask for a trade. Right? Plus, saying so long to Terry Francona

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal33

Seven Browns thoughts: Amari Cooper delivering as Deshaun Watson's go-to receiver

Plus, why Watson is coming off arguably his best game in a Cleveland uniform, and how the injured Nick Chubb earned himself a game ball.

Zac Jackson27

NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Dolphins, 49ers are 1-2, plus QB confidence ratings

Quarterbacks (and Taylor Swift) have filled the NFL headlines over the last week, and the Power Rankings are no exception.

Josh Kendall458

Terry Francona, quintessential baseball lifer, is ready for uncharted territory

"Every single person that's ever played for him leaves wanting more time around him."

Zack Meisel140

MLB Power Rankings: Some major moves in our final top 10, plus awards for every team

For our final regular-season rankings, each team gets a trophy to celebrate. Some serious awards, some fun — No one goes home empty-handed.

The Athletic MLB Staff227

Guardians manager Terry Francona on retirement and stories from a Hall of Fame career

His last game as a manager is less than a week away. And Terry Francona still hasn’t been able to get himself to say 'retirement.'

Jayson Stark93

How the Reds' Will Benson was shaped by the brother he never met

His brother's spirit has propelled Will Benson from the brink of early retirement to the front line of a major-league pennant race.

Zack Meisel66

MLB playoff picture: Projected matchups, who has better chance of deep run if season ended Monday

Which teams should you be watching this week??The Athletic has you covered as the 2023 MLB playoff picture comes into focus.?

Tim Britton138

Myles Garrett, Browns deliver 'lights out' defensive performance in rout of Titans

Myles Garrett had 3.5 sacks as Jim Schwartz's defensive unit held Tennessee to just 94 yards and six first downs in a convincing victory.

Zac Jackson40

Deshaun Watson gives Browns what they needed with great performance against Titans

Watson finally earned the chance to joke and laugh and perhaps even breathe a little bit after playing his best game in a Cleveland jersey.

Jason Lloyd45

Titans vs. Browns odds, expert picks: Cleveland looks to use great defense to beat Tennessee

See odds, expert picks and storylines for Titans vs. Browns.

Carson Cashion18

Twins clinch AL Central title: How Minnesota is set up for 2023 postseason

This marks Minnesota’s third division title in five seasons and its first since 2020.

Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes115

Celtics fill last roster spot by signing Lamar Stevens

Celtics sign the defense-minded Stevens to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract to fill out roster.

Jay King33

Browns 6-pack: What does an offensive turnaround look like vs. Titans?

Plus, Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has his unit playing at a high level. Will that remain the case this week?

Zac Jackson33

AFC North Whiparound: Injury fallout, most trusted unit and Week 3 predictions

Which team's injury situation will have the biggest affect on its season? And could we see an AFC North sweep this week?

Paul Dehner Jr., Mark Kaboly and more73

Greenberg and Jackson: Overs went nuts last week so let's bet NFL unders together, as a family

Zac Jackson and Jon Greenberg make their weekly football best bets and survivor pick.

Jon Greenberg and Zac Jackson21

Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick defends Nick Chubb hit: 'It wasn't intentional'

"I know people think I had ill will behind the tackle," Fitzpatrick said. "That’s not the case whatsoever."

Mike DeFabo235

Now a starter, Jerome Ford is getting a chance to prove his worth to the Browns

The second-year running back is getting the opportunity to show off his skill set following the devastating injury to Nick Chubb.

Zac Jackson19

NFL Week 3 picks against the spread: Tua Tagovailoa keeps playing like an MVP

Our picks have been laughably bad in the early season, with the exception of the Dolphins as the AFC representative in the Super Bowl.

Vic Tafur108

Five Browns thoughts following injury-plagued Week 2 loss to Steelers

More on the team's offensive struggles vs. Pittsburgh and the return of Kareem Hunt in the wake of Nick Chubb's season-ending injury.

Zac Jackson86

Browns signing RB Kareem Hunt after Nick Chubb's season-ending injury

Kareem Hunt spent the last four seasons with Cleveland.

Zac Jackson and The Athletic Staff103