US Sports writer
Karthik Sri Hari KC is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports, covering soccer. His reporting follows MLS, the USMNT and the governance stories around FIFA, with recent work on the MLS salary cap discussions, Mauricio Pochettino's future and FIFA's $4.2 billion commercial plan.
Karthik previously reported from the EssentiallySports MLB GameDay Desk, where he covered the league with a focus on statistics and team strategy. A former national-level baseball player, he is part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, the newsroom's in-house training track where writers develop their reporting and storytelling under industry practitioners.
“I’m Good at Home”: Dodgers’ Empty Seats Become Major Talking Point as Fans Raise Concerns Despite Win
Empty seats during the Dodgers-Braves NLDS sparked concern, but extreme heat offered fans a clear reason for avoiding them.
“Frustrated When You Get Shut Out”: Guardians’ Manager Speaks Out After White Sox Thrash Them in Game 1
The White Sox shut down the Guardians in the ALDS Game 1, leaving their manager searching for answers after their offensive struggles.
“MLB Needs to See Its Best Players”: Rays Manager Breaks Silence as Yankees Exclude Aaron Judge Yet Again
MLB loses a major attraction as Aaron Judge misses the postseason, while the Rays manager welcomes the Yankees’ difficult situation.
Aaron Judge Out as Yankees Turn to $325M Pro for Crucial Clash vs. Rays
Aaron Judge remains sidelined as the New York Yankees hand their $325 million star another October opportunity.
Yankees Rising Star Takes Backseat as Mets Rookie Gets Bold “Better Player” Nod
Broadcaster's comment pushes Yankees superstar to the backseat as 23-year-old Mets rookie labeled the better player.
“Crash Landing”: Phillies Manager Breaks Silence After Team’s Early Exit From the Playoffs
The Phillies’ painful exit from the Wild Card leaves the Phillies’ manager reflecting on a difficult season filled with missed chances.
“Cheating Just to Be Straight Buns”: Josh Hart Roasts Red Sox After Sonny Gray’s Neck Sparks Pine Tar Allegation in Wild Card Exit
Sonny Gray’s outing became overshadowed after Yankees fans raised pine tar allegations, adding controversy to the Red Sox elimination.
“We Could Beat Anybody”: Yankees Manager Sends Clear Message to Rays After Red Sox Sweep
The Yankees’ Wild Card sweep over the Red Sox has left the Yankees' manager confident heading into the Rays series.
“I Would Prefer”: Dave Roberts Reveals Dodgers’ Wish Ahead of Challenging Playoff Conditions
Dodgers enter the NLDS with Dave Roberts preparing for brutal conditions that could test them before October even begins.
“I’m Sorry”: Astros Pitcher Apologizes to Fans for Calling Them ‘Spoiled’ in Explosive Postgame Comments
Astros players face Wild Card tension as fans’ reaction sparks fiery comments, forcing pitcher to apologies before Game 2.
“Puts So Much Pressure”: White Sox Get Crucial Game 2 Message as MLB Analyst Reveals How to Break Astros
White Sox beat the Astros in their Wild Card opener, and a former MLB player has highlighted the importance of early pressure for Game 2.
MLB Wildcard Recap: Astros Slams Crowd, Schlitter’s ‘Legend’ Claim, & More
MLB Wild Card action brings Cubs, Astros, and Yankees into the spotlight as October baseball delivers another day of high-stakes drama.
