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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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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