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MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhouses fallen?
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling, while a couple of unexpected contenders continue their rise up our list.

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MLB SCOREBOARD

THURSDAY'S BIG HITS
Orioles hit a pair of grand slams in rout of Astros

Phillies walk it off on Justin Crawford's infield single


FANTASY BASEBALL
Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rookie honors? Don't be surprised!
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.


FLASHING THE LEATHER!
James Wood amazes with HR robbery, nice diving grab


AROUND THE DIAMOND
Is Mike Trout back? Who is the best hitter in baseball? Passan's first-month MLB takeaways
What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.

Meet the All-April team -- and the biggest early disappointments
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars and disappointments at every position.


LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE!
ESPN's MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt: Does Josh Naylor take down Randy Arozarena?
We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the second battle of the season.


COLLEGE BASEBALL
2026 ace rankings: The best starting pitchers
Who are the top pitchers in college baseball this season? Kiley McDaniel ranks his top 10.


BETTING ON BASEBALL
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Braves and Cubs enter conversation
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.

MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP odds, Alvarez creeps closer in AL
Here are the current odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.

Top Headlines
- CF Robert latest Mets position player to go on IL
- Brewers' Woodruff exits amid big drop in velocity
- Church robs would-be walk-off, saves Cards win
- Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26
- Yanks' Dominguez hurt; Cole progresses in rehab
- Reds put Williamson on IL with shoulder fatigue
- In email, thankful Cora confident in Sox's future
- Cuban Ramírez tested positive for steroids at WBC
- 🤔 What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson
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