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Make Short Work Of The Summer Heat With These Men’s Shorts
lululemon's ABC Classic-Fit Short is the best overall of our 13 men's shorts, a chino-style pair with the stretch and freedom of movement of athletic shorts. Men's shorts look best ending at the top of the kneecap or a little higher. Shorter men should try a five-inch inseam to make their legs look longer. Cargo shorts look too informal for a dressy setting, so pick khaki shorts in the same color instead. For durability, tough nylon or twill holds up best.
Sporty Coziness Is Upping Its Style Game With These Men’s Joggers
Soft French terry and a classic jogger cut make Brooklinen's Bergen Joggers the best men's joggers overall, though they are built for comfort at home more than for running. Joggers and sweatpants share drawstring waists and cuffed ankles. Some designers cut joggers to keep the legs cool on a run, and joggers are considered the slightly more upscale of the two.
Take The Mystery Out Of Choosing The Best Hoodies
The best hoodie for men overall is Allbirds' R&R, an organic cotton-blend pullover built for rest and relaxation, sold in sizes XS to XXXL. Tom Ford's cotton zip-up is our designer pick. It costs more than most hoodies here, and its sharp geometric cut pairs well with metallic watches and jeans. On an outdoor worksite, Carhartt's Defender keeps you warm in water-repellent fabric and survives rough use, and its low price makes a second color easy to justify.
These Swim Trunks For Men Deserve A Victory Lap
Quince’s All Day Hybrid Shorts lead our 27 swim trunks for men: a $44 recycled nylon and spandex short that stretches four ways, dries fast and goes from a hike to a swim. For most men, swim trunks should end about two inches above the top of the kneecap. Shorter men can start from a 5-inch inseam, and surfers should go a little longer to avoid mishaps in a tumble. Almost every pair here is nylon or polyester, because both fibers dry quickly and repel water.
Don’t Sweat It: The Best Sweatshirts For Men
If you buy one sweatshirt from our 23 picks, make it Axel Arigato’s relaxed-fit crewneck. It is our pick for lounging, worn with your most comfortable shorts and slides. A sweater is knitted or crocheted, while a sweatshirt is machine-made and usually has a fluffy nap on the inside that a sweater lacks. For durability, our suggestion is The North Face’s Standard Crewneck, from a company known for building tough clothing and exploration gear.
Quince’s 100% Suede Overshirt leads our 17 overshirts for men: a $225 relaxed-fit goat suede layer to wear open over a tee or buttoned up under a coat. There is no real difference between an overshirt and a shacket. Some designers simply use shacket for the thicker end of the range, the pieces that sit closer to a jacket. How loose to go depends on how you will wear it. An overshirt that may also go under a jacket as a mid-layer should be a slim or regular fit.
Brace For Impact: Brighten Up Your Style With These Bracelets For Men
The best men's bracelet overall is Mejuri's Round Box Chain, a plain sterling silver chain made to wear every day and also sold in oxidized silver, titanium and 14k gold. Gucci's Interlocking G chain bracelet makes the boldest statement here, with chunky palladium-finish links and double-G hardware that serves as its clasp. There is no rule for which wrist a man wears a bracelet on. It can share a wrist with a watch, but too many pieces at once makes the wrist look busy.
Closing Thoughts on the 2026 Red Sox
For all the twists and turns of the 2026 Red Sox season, the end result was frustratingly similar to 2025. A second consecutive Wild Card showdown with the Yankees at once proved that the Red Sox were still no match for their archrivals, and, in particular, Cam Schlittler and Max Fried.
Tee Up Versatile Fashion: The Best T-shirts For Men
Axel Arigato's Signature T-shirt wins our list of 31 men's tees. It is relaxed enough for every day, but its lines are sharp enough to look put together on an outdoor patio. Supima is regarded as the highest-quality cotton for T-shirts. Combed cotton comes next: its fibers are pretreated so the finished shirt feels softer than one made from basic cotton. For lounging at home, Parachute's organic cotton tee is our answer to the softest T-shirt here, and the Eberjey Henry is the one to sleep in.
Closing Thoughts on the 2026 Red Sox
For all the twists and turns of the 2026 Red Sox season, the end result was frustratingly similar to 2025. A second consecutive Wild Card showdown with the Yankees at once proved that the Red Sox were still no match for their archrivals, and, in particular, Cam Schlittler and Max Fried.
How Will the Red Sox Round Out Their Postseason Roster?
What once seemed improbable became reality on Sunday, as the Red Sox secured their second straight postseason berth following the Astros’ loss to the Braves. A spot in the playoffs is the latest chapter in a wild and miraculous Red Sox season, one that began with their manager getting fired after 27 games, hit rock bottom when a late June series loss to the lowly Rockies pushed them to 32-46, and apexed during a magical 32-5 run that ranked among the best stretches in baseball history.
How Will the Red Sox Round Out Their Postseason Roster?
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 24: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on September 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) What once seemed improbable became reality on Sunday, as the Red Sox secured their second straight postseason berth following the Astros’ loss to the Braves.
MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Entering September
There may be just under a month left in the regular season, but there is still a lot up in the air when it comes to the MLB award races. Here’s a look at where the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year races stand entering September and how things have changed since our last update in July. Stats from prior to games on September 1.
MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Entering September
There may be just under a month left in the regular season, but there is still a lot up in the air when it comes to the MLB award races. Here’s a look at where the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year races stand entering September and how things have changed since our last update in July. Stats from prior to games on September 1.
Easy Breezy Summer Fashion: The Best Linen Shirts For Men
Luca Faloni's Portofino is the best men's linen shirt overall, an Italian-made shirt that reads casual worn open and untucked, then dressy tucked in with the neck buttoned. Loro Piana takes the designer slot and 28 Palms the value pick, while Gabriela Hearst's Nicolas is the most expensive shirt on the list. The guide covers 22 shirts sorted by the job they do rather than by rank, across long and short sleeve, camp collars, polos, checks, stripes and prints.
The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman Original
For years, Boston Red Sox fans have pleaded for Craig Breslow to act more like Dave Dombrowski. To throw caution to the wind and refuse to get denied in his Plan A. To get the player he believed in regardless of what the models said. On Monday, they got their wish.
Drawing Up a Perfect Red Sox Deadline
To truly understand the absurdity of this last month of Boston Red Sox baseball, you need to go back to rock bottom. For all intents and purposes, the 2026 Red Sox season ended on June 24 in Denver, Colorado. In a rubber match game against the NL-worst Rockies, the Red Sox bullpen failed to protect a seventh-inning three-run lead, with a routine error by Marcelo Mayer opening the door for a game-tying rally.
Drawing Up a Perfect Red Sox Deadline
To truly understand the absurdity of this last month of Boston Red Sox baseball, you need to go back to rock bottom. For all intents and purposes, the 2026 Red Sox season ended on June 24 in Denver, Colorado. In a rubber match game against the NL-worst Rockies, the Red Sox bullpen failed to protect a seventh-inning three-run lead, with a routine error by Marcelo Mayer opening the door for a game-tying rally.
Evaluating the top trade targets for the Red Sox's offense
After drawing heavy criticism for a perceived lack of aggressiveness during his first two deadlines, Craig Breslow displayed unprecedented urgency in making the first major move of the 2026 season. In a rare major-leaguer-for-major-leaguer deal, the Boston Red Sox swapped promising rookie left-hander Connelly Early for power-hitting infielder Curtis Mead.
Evaluating the Top Trade Targets for the Red Sox’s Offense
After drawing heavy criticism for a perceived lack of aggressiveness during his first two deadlines, Craig Breslow displayed unprecedented urgency in making the first major move of the 2026 season. In a rare major-leaguer-for-major-leaguer deal, the Boston Red Sox swapped promising rookie left-hander Connelly Early for power-hitting infielder Curtis Mead.
Evaluating the Top Trade Targets for the Red Sox’s Offense
After drawing heavy criticism for a perceived lack of aggressiveness during his first two deadlines, Craig Breslow displayed unprecedented urgency in making the first major move of the 2026 season. In a rare major-leaguer-for-major-leaguer deal, the Boston Red Sox swapped promising rookie left-hander Connelly Early for power-hitting infielder Curtis Mead.
MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half Original
Before the second half of the 2026 season gets underway, let’s check in on the current state of the four major award races. .318/.426/.633, 31 HR, 70 RBI, 4.3 bWAR It takes a truly historic year for a designated hitter to win MVP. Neither Edgar Martinez nor David Ortiz ever claimed the award, and it took a 50-50 performance from Shohei Ohtani to win MVP in his DH-only season in 2024.
Taking Stock of the Red Sox Before the Trade Deadline
Well, that was fun. For a few days, the Boston Red Sox looked like the team we thought they would be. Great starting pitching. A shutdown bullpen. Elite defense. Timely hitting. An extra-inning comeback victory capped the club’s first four-game sweep of their archrival Yankees since 2018, a winning streak that would stretch to five the next night after they jumped all over Miles Mikolas in a 6-3 victory over the Nationals.
Taking Stock of the Red Sox Before the Trade Deadline
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Minnesota Twins on September 22, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Well, that was fun. For a few days, the Boston Red Sox looked like the team we thought they would be. Great starting pitching. A shutdown bullpen. Elite defense. Timely hitting.
Final 2026 All-Star Game Roster Predictions Original
With the complete All-Star rosters being revealed tonight at 7:30 pm, it’s time for me to submit my final predictions for who will be making the trip to Philadelphia. Unlike the previous iterations of my American League and National League roster predictions, the starting lineups were determined by the final fan voting update, which includes some, let’s say, questionable choices.
Exclusive World-class Education: 17 Of The Best Boarding Schools Worldwide
An investment in your child’s school is really like any other investment—you put in now for a payoff in the future. The payoff in the case of a boarding school is your child having an education and connections that will lead them to have a happy and productive life. As with any kind of investment, you’re going to want to take a good, hard look at the people who are going to be helping shape your children into young adults.
Predicting the 2026 NL All-Star Roster Original
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates on the field after the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M.
Predicting the 2026 AL All-Star Roster
With just over a month until the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, it’s a good time to take a look at the players who are on track to earn a trip to Philadelphia. Today, we’ll focus on the American League, which could see massive turnover from recent years with established stars like Cal Raleigh, Aaron Judge and Garrett Crochet out with injuries.
Predicting the 2026 AL All-Star Roster
With just over a month until the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, it’s a good time to take a look at the players who are on track to earn a trip to Philadelphia. Today, we’ll focus on the American League, which could see massive turnover from recent years with established stars like Cal Raleigh, Aaron Judge and Garrett Crochet out with injuries.
Ranking the Top 10 25-and-Under Starting Pitchers in MLB
The 2026 MLB season has felt like something as a changing of the guard atop the starting pitching hiearchy. While perennial Cy Young contenders like Chris Sale, Cristopher Sánchez and Tarik Skubal have continued to dominate, a new crop of young pitchers have emerged as legitimate All-Star candidates, with some even looking poised to challenge the established aces for Cy Young votes. Today, we’ll look at the ten best starting pitchers age 25 or younger to build a rotation around.
Ranking the Top 10 25-and-Under Starting Pitchers in MLB
The 2026 MLB season has felt like something as a changing of the guard atop the starting pitching hiearchy. While perennial Cy Young contenders like Chris Sale, Cristopher Sánchez and Tarik Skubal have continued to dominate, a new crop of young pitchers have emerged as legitimate All-Star candidates, with some even looking poised to challenge the established aces for Cy Young votes. Today, we’ll look at the ten best starting pitchers age 25 or younger to build a rotation around.
Breaking Down Payton Tolle’s Dominant Rookie Season
For Tolle to match the leap Schlittler has made this year, he will need to improve the effectiveness of his sinker. Tolle added the pitch this offseason to help neutralize right-handed hitters, yet the pitch has been battered to the tune of a .455 batting average and .681 slugging percentage. The unreliability of his sinker is a big reason Tolle only ranks in the ninth percentile with a 31.2% ground-ball rate, a stark contrast with Schlittler, who ranks in the 70th percentile.
Breaking Down Payton Tolle’s Dominant Rookie Season
In what has been a Boston Red Sox season defined by offensive underachievement, two rookie left-handers have emerged as long-term rotation building blocks. After a brilliant five-start cup of coffee at the end of 2025, Connelly Early used a dominant spring training performance to beat out Johan Oviedo for the final Opening Day rotation spot. This proved to be a wise decision, as Early has dazzled with a 3.21 ERA and has allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his nine starts.
Buying or Selling the NL’s Most Surprising Contenders
While the top of the MLB standings is populated by perennial contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, a number of unexpected teams have gotten off to strong starts in 2026 as well. Just Baseball is taking a look at the five most surprising teams in 2026 and whether we can expect them to stay in the postseason race deep into the summer. Yesterday, we wrote about the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, and Sacramento Athletics.
Buying or Selling the NL’s Most Surprising Contenders
While the top of the MLB standings is populated by perennial contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, a number of unexpected teams have gotten off to strong starts in 2026 as well. Just Baseball is taking a look at the five most surprising teams in 2026 and whether we can expect them to stay in the postseason race deep into the summer. Yesterday, we wrote about the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, and Sacramento Athletics.
Buying or Selling the AL’s Most Surprising Contenders Original
While the top of the MLB standings is populated by perennial contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, a number of unexpected teams have gotten off to strong starts in 2026 as well. Just Baseball is taking a look at the five most surprising teams in 2026 and whether we can expect them to stay in the postseason race deep into the summer.
Still in Shock: Leftover Thoughts on the Alex Cora Firing
It’s been over a week since the Boston Red Sox made the shocking decision to fire manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff, and the resulting picture hasn’t become any clearer. For the most part, Chad Tracy’s Red Sox have looked a lot like they did on Cora’s squad, winning the first two games of his tenure before scoring a combined one run in consecutive losses against the Blue Jays. Then they scored just seven total as they dropped a three-game set with the Astros.
First-Time MLB All-Star Candidates at Each Position Original
Though we are still months away from the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, we have a pretty good idea about which players will headline the festivities. MVP winners Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are up to their usual tricks and are the likely candidates to be the leading vote-getters in their respective leagues, while last year’s starting pitchers Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are making strong cases to get the ball again. But what about the newcomers?
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Roster Construction Issues on Full Display During Red Sox’s Slow Start
If there was ever a team in need of a couple of April wins, it’s the 2026 Boston Red Sox. After a 2-8 start that sent massive panic throughout the New England area, the Red Sox finally showed some signs of stability, riding strong starts from Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray and some timely hitting to a pair of victories and a series win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Roster Construction Issues on Full Display During Red Sox’s Slow Start
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 06: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout after an 8-6 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on April 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) If there was ever a team in need of a couple of April wins, it’s the 2026 Boston Red Sox.
The Top 20 Teams in World Baseball Classic History: 10 to 1 Original
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan reacts after the final out of the World Baseball Classic Championship defeating Team USA 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) This is the second installment of Just Baseball’s two-part series ranking the top 20 teams in World Baseball Classic history. The first installment (20-11) came out last week, and today, I’m moving on to the top 10.
The Top 20 Teams in World Baseball Classic History: 20 to 11 Original
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially in the books, and it’s safe to say it lived up to and exceeded all the hype. When the dust settled on a tournament filled with emotion, upsets, and jaw-dropping performances, Venezuela sat atop the baseball world for the first time in Classic history, beating the United States 3-2 in a championship game thriller. While Venezuela was able to claim the well-deserved championship, they were hardly the only dominant team in the tournament.
26 Predictions for the 2026 Boston Red Sox Original
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox throws live batting practice during a workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 11, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) After a tumultuous and unexpected offseason, Boston Red Sox baseball officially returned on Thursday, with ace Garrett Crochet leading the way to victory against the Cincinnati Reds.
WBC Pool B Recap: Italy, U.S. Advance
Before the quarterfinals begin, let’s look back at all the enthralling action from a loaded Pool B slate. Team Italy First-Round Recap Beat Brazil (8-0) Beat Great Britain (7-4) Beat USA (8-6) Beat Mexico (9-1) In a group that included 2023 semifinal participants Mexico and the United States, Italy entered the 2026 World Baseball Classic as an underdog to advance out of Pool Play.
WBC Pool B Recap: Italy, U.S. Advance
Before the quarterfinals begin, let’s look back at all the enthralling action from a loaded Pool B slate. Beat Brazil (8-0) Beat Great Britain (7-4) Beat USA (8-6) Beat Mexico (9-1) In a group that included 2023 semifinal participants Mexico and the United States, Italy entered the 2026 World Baseball Classic as an underdog to advance out of Pool Play. Their quarterfinal appearances in 2013 and 2023 proved they were no pushovers, but they lacked the experience of their top Pool B competitors.
The Top Five Pool Play Matchups To Watch in the 2026 WBC
The World Baseball Classic is finally here. 20 teams, two weeks, one champion. For a baseball fan, there are few things better than seeing the best baseball players from all around the world representing their home country. While some may already be looking ahead to a potential United States/Japan championship rematch, the first week of pool play should provide plenty of fireworks. Here are the top five matchups to watch during the opening round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Top Five Pool Play Matchups To Watch in the 2026 WBC
The World Baseball Classic is finally here. 20 teams, two weeks, one champion. For a baseball fan, there are few things better than seeing the best baseball players from all around the world representing their home country. While some may already be looking ahead to a potential United States/Japan championship rematch, the first week of pool play should provide plenty of fireworks. Here are the top five matchups to watch during the opening round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
World Baseball Classic: Pool C Preview
After coming up short in the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classics, Team Japan finally regained its throne atop the baseball world in 2023. A four-game romp through Pool B in which they outscored their opponents by a score of 38-8 set the tone for their undefeated run, though they would need a late comeback in the semifinals against Mexico to advance to the championship game against the United States.
World Baseball Classic: Pool C Preview
After coming up short in the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classics, Team Japan finally regained its throne atop the baseball world in 2023. A four-game romp through Pool B in which they outscored their opponents by a score of 38-8 set the tone for their undefeated run, though they would need a late comeback in the semifinals against Mexico to advance to the championship game against the United States.
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