Customize ESPN

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.

Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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.

TOP HEADLINES

BASEBALL'S NEXT BIG THING

Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams: Who are your club's future stars?

Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images

MLB SCOREBOARD

DIAMOND UPS AND DOWNS

Travis Bazzana has his first Major League hit, and his family loves it

0:27

Reds tie MLB record with 7 walks in one inning

0:32

MUST-SEE IN BASEBALL

Guardians' Jose Ramirez steals 300th base of his career

0:21

Cody Bellinger homers twice, goes 4-for-4 in Yankees win

1:01

WHERE EVERY TEAM STANDS

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.

ESPN

TRENDING IN BASEBALL

The Captain and his pups: Judge's custom cleats spotlight his dachshunds

The Yankees' slugger wore custom Nike cleats, featuring a logo of his dachshunds, Penny and Gus.

Leah King/Diamond Images via Getty Images

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.

AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

Fantasy baseball news: Marsh's exit and Saturday's news to know

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

Customize ESPN

Trending Now