On this Father's Day, as we celebrate the love and dedication of fathers everywhere, the baseball world also pays tribute to fatherhood and what it has meant in the lives of big league ballplayers and their families.

With Father’s Day coming up Sunday, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a man. Not in the way culture often sells us manhood — as dominance, detachment or self-interest — but as duty, humility and endurance.

Fifteen percent of dads say they want a change of pace this year; no gifts at all. Racks of novelty ties and socks, last-minute gift cards and grilling tools often mark Father’s Day. But in 2025, American dads hope for something a little different.