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From rising above to falling flat: How all 30 MLB teams have met -- or not met -- expectations so far
Is your favorite team what you thought it would be? We answer that question, for better or worse.
TOP HEADLINES
A NEW PITCHING PHILOSOPHY
'I have no idea why that has to be a fastball': How a new pitching philosophy is keeping the Red Sox afloat
Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results.
MLB SCOREBOARD
LONG AND PAINFUL ROAD
Luis Arraez trade shows Marlins are ready to deal -- but who do they have left to move?
If Miami's rebuild has officially begun, what value remains among their players? Those around the league weigh in.
A May MLB blockbuster?! Grading deal sending Arraez to Padres from Marlins
San Diego and Miami couldn't wait to make the first big deal of the season. Who got the better of the swap?
MONDAY'S TOP MASHERS
Shohei Ohtani does it again with MLB-leading 11th HR
Batting gloves make the difference for Bryce Harper on 3-run HR
FANS GET IN ON THE ACTION!
Lucky Pirates fan is a home run magnet
Brewers fan goes wild after catching Gary Sanchez's 2-run HR
EARLY TAKEAWAYS
Battle of the NL powerhouses: What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves
Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.
Passan: 10 things you need to know about the MLB season so far
Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
LATEST CITY CONNECT UNIFORMS
Tigers gear up for the future with City Connect uniforms that embrace 'Motor City'
The Detroit Tigers unveiled their City Connect uniforms on Monday, an electric blue and dark navy blue design.
Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.
THE FACE OF THE ORIOLES' RISE
'That's the kind of player to build a team around': How Gunnar Henderson became an early AL MVP candidate
The youngest player ever to hit 10 home runs before May is the face of an Orioles team whose time has come.
Top Headlines
- Buehler 'confident' after hitting 96 mph in return
- Harper, Wheeler roll as Phils' hot start continues
- Steele returns for Cubs, pitches into 5th vs. Padres
- Dodgers lose another reliever, place Kelly on IL
- Clevinger shaky in season debut as White Sox fall
- OF Lowe back from IL, has 2 hits in Rays' win
- Cease: Final White Sox season 'wasn't enjoyable'
- Grading the Luis Arraez trade
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