We asked 36 executives, retired executives, managers, coaches and scouts to weigh in on the biggest storylines of this winter and spring.

The 84-year old Bob Castellini appeared at Redsfest last month in Cincinnati and is expected to come to Goodyear, Ariz., to visit the team.

How has the first year of revenue sharing gone? How do coaches evaluate transfers they are interested in?

Fifteen high-major college basketball jobs opened last offseason, and this year could be busy, too.

Super Bowl LX is behind us and the offseason is here. The Athletic's writers pick each team's biggest need for 2026.

After disappointing seasons, the Ravens, Lions and Bengals are among the teams most likely to find their way back to the playoffs.

From free agency to guaranteed contracts to franchise values, a salary cap would completely remake the MLB landscape.

An umpiring tradition born in 1938 reflects on its legacy as robo umps and other advancements usher in a new era.

The Big 12 basketball tournaments will be the first time this particular LED court tech will be used for official competition in the U.S.

With Eugenio Suárez aboard, Cincinnati's roster looks much better in Version 2.0 than in 1.0.

Is there less pressure to get recruiting right since coaches can plug holes with the transfer portal?

James Rodríguez has heard it all, but for Minnesota United's unlikeliest signing, his sense of duty to Colombia has never waned.

Cincinnati's draft direction will hinge on what it does in free agency, but if it were now, defense would be the focus.

The Reds are in a good position heading into spring training but still have pressing questions to address if they're going to see success.

What stat matters most to coaches when evaluating a hitter? What about a pitcher?

We want your take on the state of the game, the economics of the sport, the fan experience and what to expect in 2026 and beyond.

A complete index of Keith Law's MLB top prospect rankings heading into the 2026 season.

Years from now, what will a Hall of Fame starting pitcher even look like? We asked current HOFers and considered some compelling cases.

The Seahawks ended the season like they played most of it — dominating on defense. They claimed the top spot in the season's final rankings.

With a strong offense returning and knowing the needs on defense, Cincinnati can have a bounce-back season with the right offseason moves.