MLB
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strikeout (n., adj.); strike out (v.)
One word when used as a noun or adjective: Max Scherzer recorded 11 strikeouts; Nolan Ryan was a strikeout machine. Two words, not hyphenated, when used as a verb: Walter Johnson could strike out any batter he faced; Alfonso Soriano struck out swinging. When context allows, K may be used on second reference as an
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When It’s All Over, Don’t Let Red Sox Tell You Nobody Believed
Originally published Feb. 24, 2026 on Newsweek.com As usual, it’s another late winter in Boston, and the Red Sox are insisting they have all the pieces to contend. “There’s no ceiling on the 2026 Boston Red Sox,” team CEO Sam Kennedy said earlier this month, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne. “This group, if things come together, and we
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Rule 5 Draft
A professional baseball draft held in the winter, in which MLB teams may select players who have not met certain roster requirements for other clubs. On subsequent reference, Rule 5 should still be capitalized if standing alone, whereas draft should not.
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year/season
Be mindful that “year” and “season” are not synonymous. Year refers to the calendar period between Jan. 1-Dec. 31. Season refers to the period of time designated by a league or governing body, at the end of which a champion usually is crowned, followed by an offseason. When referring to the NFL, NBA, or NHL,
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signed/traded/agreed
When reporting on contracts and player movement, be mindful of wording. Do not report that a player has “signed” or been “traded” unless the source uses that language. For instance, none of the following examples indicate a signing or trade being consummated. The Lakers and Pelicans are finalizing details on a trade that would send
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Crawford Boxes
Capitalize in all references to the section of seats that jut into left field at the Houston Astros’ home park.
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Green Monster
Capitalize in all references to the left-field wall at Fenway Park.
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Mike Trout Didn’t Fade Away; We’ve Taken Him for Granted
Originally published Nov. 7, 2025 on Newsweek.com On an unassuming suburban baseball field in 2009, two promising teenagers wielded their bats for a small collection of scouts. One, a highly touted parochial prospect, had been on the MLB draft radar for some time. His agreement to take part in this showcase came with stipulations: only
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MLB team nicknames
In general news and sports coverage, the full city and team name should be used on first reference in copy. However, in all headlines and on first reference in copy where the MLB context is obvious, only the full team name needs to be used: Tigers drop heartbreaker to Twins, 5-4; The Astros are expected