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How Munetaka Murakami became an instant home run sensation
Chicago's rookie slugger is blasting homers at a torrid pace and proving the teams that passed him over wrong.

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MLB SCOREBOARD

WHO CAN BEAT L.A.?
Who can keep the Dodgers from three-peating? We identify six top candidates
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.


ANDSCAPE
Padres sale a full-circle moment for Black baseball


FANTASY BASEBALL
Fantasy baseball: Dominguez, Anthony to IL and other Friday news to know
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

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.


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Hall of Fame hitter Boggs says he's cancer-free
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs says he's been declared cancer-free two years after announcing that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.


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Astros go back-to-back in the 9th to extend lead
Astros go back-to-back in the 9th to extend lead

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- Dodgers LHP Snell (shoulder) to debut Saturday
- Marlins No. 2 prospect Snelling set for MLB debut
- D-backs dump Thomas, add prospect Waldschmidt
- Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery
- Yanks' Domínguez carted off, to IL; Jones gets call
- Red Sox opt to put Anthony (wrist) on 10-day IL
- Royals say Ragans dealing with pitcher's elbow
- Reds' Lowder exits start with shoulder discomfort
- ⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day
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