Stephanie Apstein

Joined: Jan 1, 2011

Stephanie Apstein is a senior writer covering baseball and Olympic sports for Sports Illustrated, where she started as an intern in 2011. She has covered 10 World Series and three Olympics, and is a frequent contributor to SportsNet New York's Baseball Night in New York. Apstein has twice won top honors from the Associated Press Sports Editors, and her work has been included in the Best American Sports Writing book series. A member of the Baseball Writers Association of America who serves as its New York chapter vice chair, she graduated from Trinity College with a bachelor's in French and Italian, and has a master's in journalism from Columbia University.

Bregman, 30, has quickly established himself as a leader on a young Boston team.

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Alex Bregman Is Already Helping the Red Sox’ Present and Future

Judge may not have to shave because of the Yankees anymore, but his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, still prefers he come home clean.

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Yankees’ Wives Carrying On Team’s Abandoned Battle Against Beards

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Dave Roberts Is Finally at Ease With the Dodgers’ Demanding Terms of Endearment

Red Sox pitchers interact during a spring training workout.

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Red Sox’ Spring Fever Sweeping Through Boston’s Clubhouse

Gil cut his bullpen session short on Friday morning, citing tightness in his right arm.

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Yankees SP Luis Gil Injured in Spring Training, Unlikely to Be Ready for Opening Day

The reigning Rookie of the Year cut his bullpen session short Friday morning and will undergo an MRI over the weekend to determine the extent of the injury.

Colorado Rockies catcher Braxton Fulford gets his height measured by MLB strength and conditioning coach Jim Malone for the new ABS challenge system.

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Men Lie About Their Height—Even Baseball Players

With players able to challenge ball-strike calls, the league is standardizing how it records players' heights to create an accurate strike zone. That's great for fairness—and bad news for anyone who's 5'11".

Sasaki, 23, announced his decision to sign with the Dodgers on Instagram Friday.

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Roki Sasaki Reinforces Dodgers As the Ultimate Free Agent Destination

Money was a nonfactor in Sasaki’s decision—and he still chose to join Los Angeles because of everything else that puts the Dodgers on top.

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Simone Biles Is SI’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

The most decorated gymnast of all time is more than her staggering medal count. She has altered the face of gymnastics, sparked sweeping change across sports—and this year capped it all with an astonishing personal comeback.

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Fried was introduced by the Yankees Wednesday after agreeing to an eight-year, $218 million deal.

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Yankees Ready to Arm Max Fried in His Relentless Pursuit of Improvement

The highest paid lefthander in MLB history isn't content with what he’s accomplished in his career. Neither is his new team, which is already thinking of ways to maximize his talents.

Bellinger slashed .286/.340/.475 with 44 home runs and 29 stolen bases in his two seasons with the Cubs.

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Hot Stove Takes: Yankees, Cody Bellinger Are an Obvious Offseason Match

New York hardly had to give anything to the Cubs to acquire a former MVP who fills several roster gaps in the Bronx.

Tucker’s departure could signal the end of the Astros’ World Series window.

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Hot Stove Takes: Cubs Are NL Central Favorites After Acquiring Kyle Tucker

Chicago is looking to open its next World Series window, while the Astros appear ready to wave the white flag on theirs.

Cohen, left, and Soto shake hands at Thursday’s introductory press conference.

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Juan Soto Addition Signals It’s Time to Take the Mets Seriously

During his free agency tour, Soto asked Mets owner Steve Cohen how many World Series titles he plans on winning in the next decade—and he liked what he heard.

Fried is headed to the Bronx after eight seasons with the Braves.

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Hot Stove Takes: Max Fried Gives Yankees Elite Rotation, Opens Trade Possibilities

Roki Sasaki made a huge impression with his electric performance during Japan's run to the 2023 World Baseball Classic title.

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Roki Sasaki Nears Lifelong MLB Dream As Free Agency Sweepstakes Begin

Stearns isn’t ready to talk about the Mets’ reported signing of Juan Soto.

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The Art of Avoiding the Elephant in the Room

Soto is headed to Queens after spending a season in the Bronx.