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MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
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MLB SCOREBAORD
THURSDAY'S GAMES
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BEST FROM THE DIAMOND
Cubs-Mets gets a little wild in 11th thanks to crazy play at the plate
Lindor rips a walk-off double for Mets in 11th
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TRENDS TO KNOW
Passan: 10 things you need to know about the MLB season so far
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
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THE SKIPPER SWAP
The skipper swap heard 'round the world: What it means when a star manager leaves his longtime team
As Craig Counsell's Cubs take on his old club -- Pat Murphy's Brewers -- we dive into the impact of big-time manager moves.
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EARLY RETURNS
Handing out first-month grades for all 30 MLB teams: From just three A's to one very unlikely F
We break down whether your team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2024 season.
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TWINS WIN 10 STRAIGHT!
The role of the 'rally sausage' in Twins' recent triumphs
The Cloverdale summer tangy sausage has served as a rally object for the Twins since its introduction last Thursday.
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'WE'RE GOING TO GET SUPER HOT'
Why the Astros believe they're about to start playing like the Astros again
Did a trip to Mexico City turn the season around? Houston thinks so.
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FANTASY BASEBALL
Weekend preview: Friday-Sunday
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, May 3.
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