Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:27:49 ESTFrom a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.
The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:27:49 ESTA bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.
Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTRookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTAngels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.
Jays' Kirk has surgery, expected to miss 6 weeks
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTBlue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk had surgery on his fractured left thumb and is expected to miss about six weeks, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday.
Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTCubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTPittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they're not at the finish line yet.
Astros say ace Brown won't throw for 'few weeks'
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTHouston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.
Rangers' deGrom has clean MRI; start uncertain
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTThe Texas Rangers say an MRI shows no structural issues with Jacob deGrom's right knee.
A's send Morales to minors to work on control
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTThe Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.
⚾ Broken system: Is an international draft next?
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:50:55 ESTAs the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.
Juan Soto's prognosis and what to know for Wednesday
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:48:58 ESTAll of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:48:59 ESTTristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.
Rangers' 9th inning 'Rally Sombrero' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 17:37:18 ESTTeams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 17:38:36 ESTWith baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? Our Week 1 rankings tell the story.
Starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 17:38:36 ESTWho is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite.