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MLB teams and players are featuring mariachi music beyond the bounds of Cinco de Mayo in their efforts to connect to their Latino fan bases and roots.

Veteran pitcher Matt Harvey, who starred for the Mets during the 2010s, has announced his retirement from baseball.

The two powerhouses everyone predicted to win the division meet for the first time in 2023. What have we learned about them both so far?

One inning into Rays starter Zach Eflin's 7-inning gem against Pittsburgh, the umpiring crew had him remove a ring from his glove hand during a conference on the mound with Rays manager Kevin Cash present.

Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in the first inning of his New York Mets debut on Thursday, but settled down in an eventual 2-0 loss to Detroit.

Cleveland's Zach Plesac went 1-1 with a 7.59 ERA in five starts before his demotion Thursday.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins after fouling a ball off his left knee in the sixth inning.

The Athletics designated pitchers Jeurys Familia and Domingo Acevedo for assignment Thursday amid a series of roster moves.

Fueled by a clubhouse full of youth and misfits, the Orioles have the second-best record in baseball.

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, a former member of the Astros who was called a "cheater" by a White Sox reliever on Wednesday, says he has "heard worse."

The Colorado Rockies placed reliever Dinelson Lamet on the 15-day injured list Thursday with lower back stiffness.

The White Sox have placed third baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique.

Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action and highlight what they're looking forward to watching.

Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon, who went on the 15-day IL in April with a groin injury, was activated Thursday and will start in the series finale against the Nationals.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that shortstop Corey Seager is due back next week from a hamstring injury, while pitcher Jacob deGrom will miss a few weeks due to forearm tightness.

The Rays and Orioles are dominating, while another AL East team tumbled down our Week 5 list.

The best bets to make for World Series champion as well MVP, Cy Young and Rookies of the Year.

The Atlanta Braves are placing right-hander Kyle Wright on the injured list after he left in the third inning of Wednesday's 14-6 win over the Miami Marlins with right shoulder soreness.

White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton finished his first save since 2021, saying it was particularly sweet closing out Chicago's 6-4 win over Minnesota by striking out "cheater" Carlos Correa.

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a suspension Wednesday night, allowing six runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a doubleheader.