Nick Selbe

Nick Selbe

Joined: Jan 1, 2020

Nick Selbe is a programming editor at Sports Illustrated who frequently writes about baseball and college sports. Before joining SI in March 2020 as a breaking/trending news writer, he worked for MLB Advanced Media, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. Selbe received a bachelor's in communication from the University of Southern California.

Freeman delivered the exclamation point on a tense Game 1 that more than lived up to the hype.

MLB

World Series Game 1 Takeaways: Freddie Freeman Pens Hollywood Sequel

Led by manager Billy Martin (left), the Yankees defeated Tommy Lasorda's Dodgers in the 1977 World Series.

MLB

Ranking All 11 Yankees-Dodgers World Series Matchups in MLB History

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MLB

Dodgers Eliminate Mets to Set Up Dream World Series vs. Yankees

New York Yankees outfielders Juan Soto and Aaron Judge celebrate after Soto's game-winning home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians.

MLB

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MLB

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Los Angeles got a big boost Wednesday from a starter who’d struggled to find his old form this year. Here are three takeaways from L.A.’s NLCS Game 3 win.

Lindor added to his rapidly growing portfolio of clutch postseason moments on Monday with a leadoff home run to snap the Dodgers’ record scoreless streak.

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Francisco Lindor’s Legend Grows in Mets’ Momentum-Shifting Game 2 Win

New York’s star shortstop immediately set the tone for the Mets to even up the NLCS on Monday. Here are four takeaways as the series heads to Queens.

In just his third start of the year, Kodai Senga didn’t look sharp in Game 1.

MLB

Mets’ Pitching Risk Fails in Dodgers’ Blowout NLCS Game 1 Win

Kodai Senga started Game 1 of the NLCS for his third appearance of the year Sunday, and Los Angeles teed off on him and New York’s ensuing parade of relievers.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts after a strikeout against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park.

MLB

ALDS Preview: Three Keys to Watch in the Tigers-Guardians Series

Detroit's Cinderella run continues into the division series against an American League Central rival in what could be a pitching-heavy matchup.

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MLB

MLB Playoff Power Rankings: How Yankees, Dodgers, Other Contenders Stack Up

With the wild-card round scheduled to get underway Tuesday, here’s which teams have the best chance at winning a championship this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani laughs as he talks with Los Angeles Angels players in the dugout during a pitching change in the third inning at Dodger Stadium.

MLB

Handing Out Alternative MLB Awards for the 2024 Season

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Great American Ball Park.

MLB

Rookie Roundup: Selecting MLB’s 2024 All-Rookie Team

It’s time to hand out some hardware for what’s been a deep and star-studded rookie class.

Rocker pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park.

MLB

Kumar Rocker Is Finally Here, Plus Five Overlooked Rookie Hurlers

The former Vanderbilt star may be the Rangers’ next ace after taking a circuitous path to the majors and making an electric MLB debut.

Chourio smiles as he runs the bases after hitting a homer over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

MLB

National League Rookie Roundup: Jackson Chourio Has Arrived

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MLB

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MLB

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College Football

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