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Five surprising MLB performances -- and why they're happening

We break down a prospect finally coming into his own, a power hitter who has stopped hitting home runs, and more. ... Continue Reading

Power Rankings: Tigers make top-5 debut as Mariners, Royals are on the rise

While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top of the list, a new club is leading the way in the AL. ... Continue Reading

Agent: Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal

Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal. ... Continue Reading

Reds' Greene headed to IL with strained groin

Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list. ... Continue Reading

Brewers' Rodríguez demoted, Civale set for rehab

The Brewers have optioned righty Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville and sent fellow pitcher Aaron Civale down to Nashville for a rehabilitation assignment. ... Continue Reading

Lemon, WS champ and 3-time All-Star, dies at 70

Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70. ... Continue Reading

Pirates fire Shelton, say move is to 'fix this now'

Derek Shelton's dismissal as manager comes as the Pirates (12-26) have lost seven straight games and 10 of 11. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said the team needed to "act with a sense of urgency and take the steps necessary to fix this now." ... Continue Reading

Rangers recall Duran with Pillar on injured list

The Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar. ... Continue Reading

Stanton: Could rejoin Yankees when first eligible

Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) said he could return to the Yankees lineup by the end of the month, when he's first eligible. ... Continue Reading

💰Passan predicts next wave of mega-contracts

These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto's record. ... Continue Reading

Cubs? White Sox? Different claims made to Pope Leo XIV's fandom after election

The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate. ... Continue Reading

Astros optimistic on Alvarez as MRI shows strain

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won't have a prolonged stay on the IL. ... Continue Reading

Five players you need to trade for right now

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some players who have started slowly that might turn things around . ... Continue Reading

Cease loses no-hit bid, exits with forearm cramp

Moments after losing a no-hit bid in the seventh inning, San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease left his start against the New York Yankees because of a cramp in his right forearm. ... Continue Reading

Fan hurt at PNC calls injuries 'broken everything'

Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a fall at Pittsburgh's PNC Park last week, told TribLive he remains in pain and described his injuries as "broken everything." ... Continue Reading