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MLB panic meter: Which struggling teams have the most to worry about?
The Red Sox, Mets and Phillies aren't the only clubs off to disappointing starts.

Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early disappointments
We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

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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.


TRENDING IN BASEBALL
Reds' electric challenge wins pizza for the fans

Citi Field clearance: Nats-Mets tickets cheaper than Shake Shack milkshake
The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record.


FANTASY BASEBALL
Fool's gold -- Six players who shouldn't be trusted going forward
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses which players off to strong starts in 2026 he's simply not buying.

Rays, Royals, Cubs among teams facing injuries
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.


PHILLIES PART WAYS WITH THOMSON
Why now? What's next? Making sense of Phillies shake-up
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?


RED SOX RESET BEGINS
How Alex Cora, Red Sox staff lost their jobs -- and why it happened in April
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.


SIZING UP THE DODGERS
From win total to rotation ERA to Ohtani's WAR: Predicting the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace
110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.


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
- Phils fire Thomson, tried to hire Cora as manager
- Cuban Ramírez tested positive for steroids at WBC
- Yankees DFA Grichuk to clear spot for Rodriguez
- Fired Thomson has no animosity toward Phillies
- Mendoza: Aware of hot seat, confident of rebound
- Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit
- Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox
- Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win
- 🤔 What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson
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Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images What's next for Red Sox after firing manager Alex Cora, five coaches
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
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