Why the 2026 Yankees Feel Different From Every Team Since 2009
The New York Yankees look more dominant than at any point since 2009....
MLB Panic Meter: Mets, Red Sox, Angels Among Biggest Early Concerns
A breakdown of MLB teams and players off to concerning starts, including the Mets and Angels....
Chandler Simpson Is an Anomaly for Tampa Bay Rays
Chandler Simpson has become one of MLB’s most debated players. Here’s a balanced breakdown of his true value....
New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Officially on Hot Seat
The Mets gave Carlos Mendoza a vote of confidence, but history suggests his job may still be in danger. Here’s what’s next....
Top MLB Surprises So Far: Hitters and Pitchers Exceeding Expectations
Discover the biggest surprise performers in MLB so far, featuring breakout hitters and pitchers dominating through April 2026....
Yordan Alvarez Powers Early AL MVP Lead in 2026
Yordan Alvarez is dominating MLB in 2026 and leading the early AL MVP race, but Ben Rice and Aaron Judge still have time....
Red Sox Fire Alex Cora: What It Means for Boston’s Future
The Red Sox fired Alex Cora after a 17-1 win. Here’s what it says about the organization’s deeper issues....
Shohei Ohtani Rule Explained: Why Dodgers Get Extra Pitcher
Craig Counsell questions MLB’s Ohtani rule—does it give the Dodgers an unfair advantage?...
Which MLB Manager Will Be Fired First? Four Managers on the Hot Seat Already
A look at MLB managers on the hot seat as slow starts put pressure on teams early in the season....
Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL
The New York Yankees recalled prized prospect Spencer Jones on Friday and placed fellow outfielder Jasson Dominguez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder.,The moves comes one day after Dominguez slammed into the outfield wall while making a leaping catch during t...
Pirates' Konnor Griffin 'settled in' ahead of opener vs. Giants
San Francisco Bay Area baseball fans will get their first up-close look at Pittsburgh prized rookie Konnor Griffin when the Giants host the Pirates in a three-game series that begins Friday night.,Griffin, who made his MLB debut as a 19-year-old early last month, arrives in San Francisco on a nice r...
Cardinals keen on continuing surge in clash vs. Padres
These days, it doesn't matter who the St. Louis Cardinals play.,"With the way we're playing, right now, I'm comfortable playing just about anybody," St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said of his team, which is 8-2 in its past 10 games. "It has more to do with the consistency right now than anything.",...
D-backs eager to ignite offense in opener vs. Mets
These days, the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense is mirroring the desert climate of the team's home: dry.,The Diamondbacks have lost six of their past seven games. They've scored just 12 total runs in those losses and have been shut out twice. ,They'll aim to get it back on track Friday night when they...
Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers
The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games.,The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, mustering a total of 27 runs in that span.,The Cubs will look to continue their torrid play on Friday night when they begin a nine-game road trip with the...
Brewers' rejuvenated offense takes aim at Max Fried, Yankees
Hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski will look to benefit from the Milwaukee Brewers' rejuvenated offense against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.,Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA), who left his last start with a right hamstring cramp after 5 1/3 hitles...
Tigers bring beleaguered rotation into weekend series at Kansas City
The Detroit Tigers are reeling coming into a weekend series against the host Kansas City Royals that begins on Friday.,The Tigers had a much-needed off day on Thursday after being swept in three games by the visiting Boston Red Sox. Detroit has only won four of its last 12 overall and is without fou...
Guardians, back above .500, return home to face Twins
The Cleveland Guardians are the only American League Central team with a winning record, sitting one game over .500 after completing 4-3 road trip against the Athletics and Kansas City Royals.,Following victories in the final two contests at Kansas City, the Guardians are back home to begin a three-...