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We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.

Chicago's rookie slugger is blasting homers at a torrid pace -- and proving the teams that passed him over wrong with every long ball.

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with valgus extension overload, otherwise known as pitcher's elbow, after leaving his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, putting him on track to return to the big league team next week.

Padres catcher Luis Campusano has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left toe, and 28-year-old Rodolfo Durán has been called up to make his major league debut.

The Boston Red Sox placed Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list, making the decision Thursday after the second-year outfielder's wrist hadn't improved much since he injured it earlier this week.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.

Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez crashed into the wall while catching a drive to lead off the first inning against the Rangers. He has been placed in the concussion protocol and is getting an MRI on his shoulder.

Todd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.

Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to general manager Carter Hawkins.

The Padres' closer has some incredible early numbers, putting him on pace for maybe one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.

While the Dodgers and Yankees duke it out at the top of our list, an unexpected club is making noise.

Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.

Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers will not make his scheduled start Thursday against the Texas Rangers after dealing with a virus following his last outing.

Gabe Alvarez said he was fired over an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague. "This was an isolated incident and not reflective of my long-standing record of professionalism, respect for colleagues, and conduct over the course of my career."

Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd will require surgery after suffering a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids at home. He is expected back this season.

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón will likely make his season debut Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers while right-hander Gerrit Cole is slated to make two or three more rehab starts before joining the club, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.

Royals starter Cole Ragans was removed after three scoreless innings and 58 pitches against Cleveland on Wednesday night. There was no immediate announcement by the team of any injury.

The shortstop didn't get a hit in five games until he drew a rare Charizard card with his Angels teammate, then homered.

Detroit's Framber Valdez was suspended five games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch got a one-game ban.