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The American League standings are ... weird. Here's why
We break down the wild state of the Junior Circuit.

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William Contreras' sac fly seals walk-off win for Brewers

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MLB TRADE GRADES
A May MLB trade!? Grading deal sending Patrick Bailey from Giants to Guardians
Cleveland acquired an elite defensive catcher from San Francisco. Which side fared best in the surprising swap?


WHO CAN BEAT L.A.?
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We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.



AROUND THE DIAMOND
Olney: How Mike Trout changed this winter to return to form
The Angels slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.

How many relief records are potentially in play for Mason Miller? Let's find out
The Padres' closer is on pace to possibly have one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.


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Padres sale a full-circle moment for Black baseball


FANTASY BASEBALL
Five pitchers with better-than-expected 2026 starts you should trust
Todd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.

Blake Snell makes season debut for the Dodgers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

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- 'Legend': Freeman, coaches remember Cox, 84
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- Guardians land Gold Glove C Bailey from Giants
- Giants ace Webb heads to IL with knee bursitis
- Brewers' Lockridge to IL after slamming into wall
- White Sox scratch Benintendi (neck) from lineup
- ⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day
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