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Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
They're the unquestioned top two superstars in baseball, so we broke down their value to determine which MVP reigns supreme.
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Justin Crawford walks it off for the Phillies in 10th
Denzel Clarke dazzles with HR robbery
KINGS OF THE MOUND
MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.
CONTENDERS OR PRETENDERS
Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Is you club more likely to surprise or underachieve this season? Our experts weigh in.
World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite team?
Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
AN UNUSUAL POISE
'You can tell they believe they belong': The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams -- and showcasing their poise while doing so.
A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from opening weekend
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out.
THE ADVENT OF ROBOT UMPIRES
Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires.
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Yankees' mini dessert 'Chicken Bucket' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
FANTASY BASEBALL
Fantasy baseball news: No joke! Shohei Ohtani might reach 1,000 fantasy points
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
The new aces? Five pitchers poised for a breakout season
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at five pitchers who are likely to be on many a fantasy championship roster.
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- Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal
- O's Basallo first to clinch win with ABS challenge
- Marlins' Alcantara gets 1st complete game of '26
- Ump Bucknor hit in face mask in Rays-Brewers
- Yankees RHP Gil in line to join team in mid-April
- Royals closer Estevez to IL with foot contusion
- Reds' LHP Lodolo to make rehab start Thursday
- MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid inquiry
- 🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season
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MLB 2026: Best, worst automated balls-and-strikes challenges
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
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MLB opening weekend takeaways: Rookies, hot starts, ABS, more
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out from baseball's return.
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Passan's MLB season preview: Predictions, fantasy tips, more
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
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MLB 2026: Why Paul DePodesta thinks he can fix the Rockies
Paul DePodesta is back in baseball -- and he plans to fix the Colorado Rockies.
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Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: Griffin, McGonigle, more
Where do stars of tomorrow such as Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle land as we rank baseball's best young players?
