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Stanton stirring just what Yankees need if arms look like this
Giancarlo Stanton snapped a long homerless string, and with Sonny Gray unable to hold a lead, New York had better hope the slugger is getting hot.
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Cubs
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Baez-Almora a suddenly dynamic duo Cubs can't break up now
After propelling Chicago to 24 runs in two days, leadoff pair Javier Baez and Albert Almora are threatening Joe Maddon's everyone-plays approach.
Friday's must-see
Stanton breaks 50 at-bat HR drought.
Pirates pull of wacky 1-3-4-2-5-8-7 double play.
San Diego rides the arm of Ross to a W.
Cordero mashes 489-foot homer.
From the brewery to the mound
Pitcher goes from working at Miller Brewery to facing the Brewers
With his former coworkers looking on, Miami's Trevor Richards will take the mound in the stadium sponsored by the brand that once paid him $9 an hour.
Weekly MLB check-in
The case for 154 games, Fenway's quest and MLB's next big thing
How to shorten the season without hurting MLB's bottom line, Boston's ballpark is about to set a new record, and introducing the super sophs!
CRAZY TIMES
Three wild ways baseball in 2018 is unlike ever before
Duck! Pitches are flying all over, strikeouts are surging and lineups are bottoming out ... it's early, but MLB's latest evolution is taking shape.
Dodgers
MLB
What will it take for the Dodgers to be the Dodgers again?
A slumping lineup, a struggling closer and a sub-.500 record isn't what L.A. had in mind for 2018. We break down what the slow start means.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
The state of the black manager in Major League Baseball would disgust Jackie Robinson
We examined the numbers since Robinson called out the MLB in the 1972 World Series.
Pujols close to milestone
'Man, can I ever get you out?': Inside Albert Pujols' path to 3,000 hits
As he closes in on one of baseball's most sacred career milestones, The Machine and those around him reflect on the journey Pujols has traveled to get there.
Reds Fire Price
MLB
What you need to know about the Reds firing manager Bryan Price
Cincinnati wasted little time changing skippers after a 3-15 start. Here's what the numbers say about the rare April managerial move.
Phillies
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Real or not? Jake Arrieta is back, the NL East is interesting
After Arrieta dominated the Pirates and the Braves beat up on the Mets, maybe we're seeing the makings of a four-team dogfight in the East.
DRAFT TALK
Law's top 50 draft prospects
Casey Mize has cemented his status as the obvious top prospect in this class.
MLBRANK
The Top Players in Baseball
MLBRank 50-1: Trout is clear No. 1, but who comes next?
The top spot is an easy call, but then the fun begins. Did Kershaw hold off Scherzer as MLB's best ace? And which MVP passed Harper on our list?
Roundtable: Answering the biggest questions for Nos. 50-1
Which ranking is the most head-scratching? What will the top five look like next year? We asked our experts to answer some of the biggest questions.
Olney: Trout will go down as 'one of the greatest.'
Buster Olney explains why Mike Trout's amazing start to his career puts him among the game's all-time greats.
Phillies
MLB
Why you'll never boo Gabe Kapler for the same mistake twice
Balancing the clubhouse-first instincts of a former player and the analytical mind of a new-age thinker, Philly's manager is learning as he goes.
Yankees
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Yanks do anti-bullying video for 10-year-old
The Yankees posted a video supporting the work of a young Pennsylvania girl who has gone viral for her own anti-bullying message.
MLB
Power Rankings: Move over Astros, there's a new team on top
Just two weeks into the season there's some major reshuffling, as baseball's hottest teams turned heads and earned their share of the top billing.
Red Sox top this week's power rankings.
The Baseball Tonight crew delves into this week's power rankings, with the Red Sox in the top spot, but the Astros and Angels aren't far behind.
Angels could be on cusp of a great rivalry with Astros
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani have given Angels fans more than just some April fun -- they might help initiate a great AL West race with the champs.
MLB
Javier Baez isn't changing -- no matter what anyone thinks
The Cubs' up-and-coming star rubs some the wrong way and has his flaws, but the good outweighs the bad.
We know it's early, but let's dig into these inconsistent Cubs
There's no reason to panic just yet, but there are some troubling early trends for a 7-7 Cubs team trying to get back to the World Series.
In superteam era, Cardinal Way still the only way in St. Louis
Splashy moves and star-studded squads are all the rage across baseball, but the Redbirds are still trusting their time-tested approach.
Money in the Bank
Projecting paydays for next year's top free agents
Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and the other premium players on the market next winter will earn huge deals, but who earns the biggest contract could surprise you.
Inside the making of Shohei Ohtani
Tim Keown
Top Headlines
- Manfred: Fewer games would mean lower pay
- White Sox RHP Farquhar passes out in dugout
- Still no no-no for Padres: Ross bid falls short
- Callaway: Mets still unsure on Harvey's future
- Pence to DL; call-up Williamson HRs in debut
- O's closer Britton throws off mound: 'Pretty big'
- Baseball's best double-play combos
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Keith Law's Top 100 Prospects
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Keith Law's top prospects of 2018
Between minor leaguers with major league bloodlines and future stars who have been involved in major trades, there are plenty of familiar names on this year's list. Where did your team's top young players land?
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Can you strike out the Yankees? Your turn to pitch to Judge, Stanton and Sanchez
Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez hit 144 homers last year. But they also struck out 491 times. Play our game for a chance to burn -- or get burned by -- the Bronx Bombers' Big Three.
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The Shohei Ohtani Experience: Keep track of the Angels phenom's two-way quest
Los Angeles' pitching/hitting sensation is turning heads with every step. Follow along for the major moments from Ohtani's big league journey.
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2018 goals for all 30 teams: From getting to the World Series ... to just getting someone to care
Winning isn't everything -- and that applies to nearly every MLB team this year. We define a successful season for each club based on, well, reality.
