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From the king of swing speed to signs of trouble: What we learned from MLB’s new bat-tracking numbers
MLB's latest metric is here, measuring what hitters really do with the bat in their hands. Here's what we've learned from the new numbers.
TOP HEADLINES
EARLY VERDICT ON TOP DISAPPOINTMENTS
Real or not? It's time to panic about Astros and other MLB disappointments
These three recent playoff squads are still near the bottom of the majors six weeks in. Does this define who they are this season?
MLB SCOREBOARD
SKENES SHINES IN DEBUT
Passan tells McAfee that Paul Skenes is appointment viewing
‘That dude paints’: Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes
After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show.
DIVISIONAL DEBATE
Is there hope for the Mets? 10 questions that will decide the NL East
From a close race at the top to the shrug-emoji Mets and the race to the bottom.
LATEST CITY CONNECT UNIFORMS
Guardians unveil City Connect uniforms, inspired by the Guardians of Traffic statues
The Cleveland Guardians design leans into the resiliency of Cleveland, while connecting the past with the present.
Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.
FANTASY BASEBALL
Waiver wire report: A lot to love in Minnesota
Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?
Fantasy Forecaster for Week 8: May 13-19
Our preview features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
Top Headlines
- Braves' Riley exits early with left side tightness
- Orioles add OF Stowers, 26, to major league roster
- Rangers' 'cautious' Carter to see back specialist
- Peralta opts out of Cubs deal, becomes FA
- Cards' Marmol, Descalso ejected after replay wins
- Giants' Lee exits with hurt shoulder; MRI on tap
- Draft rankings: Top 150-plus prospects
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2024 MLB draft rankings 2.0: Top prospects, mini-mock draft
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How all 30 MLB teams have met -- or not met -- expectations
Is your favorite team what you thought it would be? We answer that question, for better or worse.
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Early MLB takeaways: Best and worst teams, umpires, trends
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
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Paul Skenes called up to MLB: Inside the Pirates' decision
After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here's why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.
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Inside Phillies star Bryce Harper's bond with Philadelphia
From his working-class upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.
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The new pitching philosophy that's keeping the Red Sox afloat
Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results.
