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MLB Power Rankings: Who’s No. 1 one week into the season?
We’re one week into the 2024 MLB season, and after the Brewers and Pirates each suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday, we have one team still undefeated through seven days of play — the Tigers?! We’ve seen hot starts across the league from not only a few surprising teams but also typical […]
Continue readingTwins’ Royce Lewis to IL, Anthony DeSclafani out for season
Lewis strained his right quad while rounding the bases Thursday on Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals. It is the fifth time the 2017 No. 1 draft pick has been put on the IL in just over two seasons as a big leaguer, which includes two torn ACLs in his right knee, an oblique […]
Continue readingMLB 2024 season preview: Rankings, every team’s playoff odds
Happy MLB Opening Week, baseball fans! After a wild offseason, one thing is clear heading into the new season: Everyone is chasing the two superteams that stand alone in the top tier of our initial 2024 rankings. Whether your team is good enough to go toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves or […]
Continue readingTwins closer Jhoan Duran to start season on injured list
Duran, reliever Caleb Thielbar and starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani all are expected to open the season on the injured list. Thielbar has a hamstring injury, while DeSclafani is dealing with an elbow issue. DeSclafani is scheduled to see Dr. Keith Meister to be further evaluated, according to Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. Duran […]
Continue readingTwins trade 2B Jorge Polanco to Mariners in 5-player deal
More Teams. More Games. Jesse Rogers breaks down the Twins trading Jorge Polanco to the Mariners. (1:07) The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins swung a five-player trade Monday, with second baseman Jorge Polanco going to Seattle for outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez, reliever Justin Topa, starter Anthony DeSclafani and minor league pitcher Darren Bowen. The Mariners […]
Continue readingBold predictions for the rest of the MLB offseason
Where will the top remaining free agents land? Will we see any more blockbuster trades? Will the Boston Red Sox do something big before Opening Day? We asked our MLB experts to go out on a limb and make a bold prediction for how this winter will wrap up. Alden Gonzalez: Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games
For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingStruggling Mets ‘hoping to build’ on winning start to July
NEW YORK — No team was happier to flip the calendar on Saturday than the New York Mets. Justin Verlander pitched seven steady innings for his first victory in nearly six weeks, and slumping rookie Francisco Alvarez hit the first of three quick homers that powered the struggling Mets to a 4-1 win over the […]
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