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What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.

A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling, while a couple of unexpected contenders continue their rise up our list.

Who are the top pitchers in college baseball this season? Kiley McDaniel ranks his top 10.

Cardinals rookie Nathan Church made a game-ending, leaping catch at the left-field wall to prevent a walk-off, two-run homer to seal St. Louis' 5-4 win over the Pirates.

Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez will have further testing on his left elbow when the team returns to New York after he was hit by a pitch Wednesday.

In an email to the organization Wednesday, a copy of which was obtained by Mass Live, Alex Cora expressed thanks for his time in Boston as both a player and a manager, despite a poor start to the 2026 season that led to his abrupt firing Saturday night.

The Orioles placed Opening Day starter Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list as the left-hander deals with an undisclosed illness.

Kodai Senga (back) said he does not have a timetable to return to the mound, while Luis Robert Jr. could join him on IL as he awaits follow-up tests on his ailing back.

The Tigers placed pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Baez on the injured list Wednesday after they went down in a series-opening loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa has been placed on the injured list because of left forearm tendinitis.

The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was removed from Wednesday's start against the White Sox after the second inning due to left shoulder tightness.

George Springer, who fouled a ball off his foot April 11, was activated off the IL as the Blue Jays designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment.

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain on Wednesday before their game with the Los Angeles Angels and selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte.

The Phillies, off to their worst start to a season in more than two decades, fired manager Rob Thomson and tried to hire Alex Cora as his replacement.

Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major league debut.

Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramírez tested positive for four anabolic steroids at the World Baseball Classic in March where he set a record as its oldest ever player.

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses which players off to strong starts in 2026 he's simply not buying.

The Red Sox, Mets and Phillies aren't the only clubs off to disappointing starts.

In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.