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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.[read more]
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.[read more]
💰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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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."[read more]