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Real or not? An early verdict on MLB's most surprising teams of 2026
We offer an early postseason verdict on the most surprising teams almost two months into the 2026 season.

MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1! Who replaced the Dodgers?
Move over, L.A -- there's a new team atop our list in Week 7 thanks to a red-hot offense.

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Updated MLB draft rankings: Top 150 prospects
Here's who is soaring up MLB draft boards as college baseball tournament week begins.

Buzz: How teams REALLY value prospects -- and what it means for this year's class
College pitchers over prep aces? Go inside the conversation your team's scouts and execs are having.


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Mets walk it off after Yankees infielders collide

Brandon Nimmo dazzles with an amazing HR robbery


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FANTASY BASEBALL
Free agents: Bolte and Emerson lead list of appealing newcomers
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

Fantasy baseball: Buxton's possible return and more of Monday's news to know
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.


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Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers lead, Phillies rebound
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. The Phillies seem to have righted the ship.

MLB awards: Ohtani, Judge continue to lead MVP odds; Olson surges to second in NL
Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.

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- 15-4 under Mattingly, Phils surge over .500 mark
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- Mets swipe Subway Series after 'awesome' rally
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- Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strain
- Rangers' Seager (back) still sidelined, has MRI
- Dodgers send Dreyer to IL, land Lauer from Jays
- ⚾ MLB mock draft: 1st-round projections, intel
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