Oneil Cruz already has surpassed every statistical mark from his rookie season and is one shy of tying the franchise record for home runs by a shortstop, set 91 years ago by Hall of Famer Arky Vaughan ...

As Cubs fans across the country lament Tatsuya Imai signing with the Astros, a new report suggests the team may be looking at a surprising option to strengthen the roster, and they aren’t alone.

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts played his first full MLB season at shortstop in 2025, and there's plenty to talk about — both good and bad. The Dodgers had played Betts at shortstop for ...

A Rockies pitcher’s best friend is a groundball. Last season, Colorado starters induced 85 groundball double plays, the most by any rotation in the majors. The starters’ 45.3 groundball percentage ...

The New York Yankees are at a shortstop crossroads this offseason. Anthony Volpe, their 2025 Opening Day shortstop, is recovering from shoulder surgery after a dismal season, and their backup options ...

The result: a lot of the best players today are, if not shortstops, former shortstops who aged out of their position as their athleticism declined. Among those on Newsweek Sports' list of the 10 best ...