MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:08 ESTWho is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.
Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTAndrew Painter -- considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball -- tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals.
Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTUmpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Rays-Brewers game.
Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTDodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season -- his first full one in three years -- officially began with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.
D-backs' Fernandez 7th player with 2 HRs in debut
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTDiamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez became only the seventh player in MLB history to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot that led Arizona over Detroit 7-5.
MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid inquiry
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTThe MLBPA has shut down Players Way, the youth-baseball initiative currently being looked into by federal investigators, a union official told ESPN.
M's reach historic deal with MiLB SS Emerson
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTMariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTMLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires Dec. 1.
Guardians rookie DeLauter hurt after hitting foot
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTGuardians right fielder Chase DeLauter left the game in the first inning after fouling a pitch from Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani off his back foot.
🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:23:16 ESTTeams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:26:53 ESTThey're the unquestioned top two superstars in baseball, so we broke down their value to determine which MVP reigns supreme.
Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:10:33 ESTIs 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?
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:10:33 ESTCan anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
'You can tell they believe they belong': The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:12:18 ESTFrom 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
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:12:18 ESTFrom early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out.
Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:06:06 ESTBaseball'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
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:06:06 ESTThe challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires.
The new aces? Five pitchers poised for a breakout season
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:36:52 ESTTristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at five pitchers who are likely to be on many a fantasy championship roster.
Closer stock watch: Don't run from Carlos Estevez just yet
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:36:52 ESTEverything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.