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Will torpedo bats change the game?
The torpedo bat and how it impacts fantasy: Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the hottest MLB topic so far in 2025.
Study: MLB average salary tops $5M for 1st time
Major League Baseball's average salary broke the $5 million mark on Opening Day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.
MLB Rank 2025: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
From top sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to star pitchers like Skenes, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.
Dodgers' 7-0 start ties 1933 Yanks as May returns
With Dustin May on the mound for the first time in more than 22 months, the Dodgers came from behind to beat the Braves 3-1 on Tuesday night and improve to 7-0, tying the 1933 Yankees for the best start to a season by a reigning World Series champion.
Angels' Neto doubles in first rehab appearance
Angels shortstop Zach Neto went 1-for-6 with a double in his first rehabilitation game with Triple-A Salt Lake City as he moves closer to a return from offseason shoulder surgery.
Rangers' Eovaldi gets season's 1st complete game
Nathan Eovaldi pitched a four-hitter for the majors' first complete game of the season, and the Texas Rangers blanked the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Tuesday night, an effort in which the veteran starter struck out eight and walked none across his 99 pitches.
Schmidt to debut for banged-up Yanks in 2 weeks
The Yankees plan to have right-hander Clarke Schmidt make two rehab starts before making his season debut either April 15 or 16, manager Aaron Boone said.
Mariners put Polanco on paternity list, recall Rivas
The Mariners recalled infielder Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday to take the roster spot of veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who was placed on the paternity list.
Stanton won't blame ailing elbows on torpedo bats
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton declined Tuesday to say whether he believes using the torpedo bats last season caused the elbow ailments that have sidelined him this season.
Jays' Scherzer gets injection in sore right thumb
Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said he hopes to be able to play catch in the next few days following a cortisone injection to treat his sore right thumb.
Mets shut down Manaea after setback with oblique
Mets lefty Sean Manaea had a setback in his recovery from a right oblique strain and won't throw for two weeks.
Freeman details slip, fall: '0-for-1 on that shower'
Freddie Freeman is hearing it after he slipped and fell in the shower, injuring his surgically repaired right ankle and missing his second straight game for the Dodgers.
Pirates' Harrington gets call, will debut vs. Rays
Right-hander Thomas Harrington, the No. 36 pick of the 2022 MLB draft, was called up by the Pirates and will make his debut Tuesday against the Rays.
Veteran pitcher Lynn retiring after 13-year career
Long-time St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn announced retirement Tuesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Yanks bring back reliever Ottavino on 1-yr. deal
Right-hander reliever Adam Ottavino is returning to the New York Yankees on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
Waiting on Roman Anthony and other prospect news
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season gets underway.
What's going on with Rafael Devers? Putting his historic strikeout streak into context
Boston's designated hitter has struck out 15 times and has no hits through the first five games. Here's what history tells us about his bad start.
A's bat boy uses bat to take down drone in 7th
Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum used a bat to take down a drone that appeared in the seventh inning of Monday night's game against the Cubs.
Kelly 1st to hit for March cycle, ends Cubs' drought
In a convincing 18-3 victory over the Athletics on Monday, catcher Carson Kelly became the first Cubs player in 32 years to hit for the cycle, ending the longest drought by any team in the National League. He's also the first player with a cycle in March.
Oddities, chants mark A's debut in Sacramento
A's fans filled Sacramento's Sutter Health Park as the team played its first home game away from Oakland since 1967. Said manager Mark Kotsay after an 18-3 loss to the Cubs: "I though the energy was great. ... We just played bad."