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5 key series to watch this week

11:05 AM EDT

Hope you had a cathartic Rivalry Weekend, baseball fans, but now it's back to the old grind. Just kidding! There are several more rivalries to be enjoyed this week, as three more sets of intradivisional foes will meet for the first time in 2026 (a fourth will be kicking off

Seager placed on injured list with lower back inflammation

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Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation, the Rangers announced on Monday. INF/OF Michael Helman was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Seager had a scheduled off-day on Friday coming off a career-worst 0-for-27 skid. He was originally meant to play

There's a new No. 1 atop the Power Rankings

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The Braves played their first home games this week since franchise icons Bobby Cox and Ted Turner passed away, and both men were honored by the team and the fans at the stadium. (The Braves will also be wearing No. 6 on their hats to honor Cox.) Two of the

Rival fan who didn't interfere with HR robbery rewarded with signed ball

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Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo was in a giving mood after taking a would-be home run away from Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez -- and a potential souvenir away from a fan -- on Sunday.

Vlad Jr. hoping to get mojo back as 'king of New York'

May 17, 2026

DETROIT -- The last time we saw Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in New York, he was drenched. Champagne and beer were pooled three inches deep on the plastic-covered floors of the Yankees’ visiting clubhouse after Vladdy and the Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees in the ALDS. Guerrero danced in the middle

Pair of 1st-time winners take home Player of the Week honors

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4:36 PM EDT

A breakout happening before our eyes and perhaps MLB’s most clutch slugger were recognized on Monday, when Guardians outfielder Angel Martínez and Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets each took home their first career Player of the Week honor.

Cubs, Crew renew rivalry in Central showdown

4:15 PM EDT

CHICAGO – The last time the Brewers and Cubs met, it was during a 2025 NL Division Series that went the distance. The teams are set to renew rivalries beginning tonight at Wrigley Field – the deepest into a season they have waited to match up since 2004, when they

There's some magic around this White Sox team, and they found the source

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CHICAGO -- Mike Vasil’s sorcery with a magic dugout wand. His foray into broadcasting. Sam Antonacci’s bow at home plate. Miguel Vargas’ post-home run barks. The pregame handshakes. The sushi dinner in San Diego.

Holliday joins O's in St. Pete ahead of potential return

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Jackson Holliday could be coming off the injured list and returning to the Orioles quite soon. On Monday, Holliday joined the O's in St. Petersburg, Fla., ahead of the team's series opener against the American League East rival Rays at Tropicana Field.

Padres, Dodgers separated by slimmest of margins entering first '26 showdown

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11:08 AM EDT

The Dodgers and Padres enter their first series of the season separated by just a half-game in the standings. Could that be an indication that we're in for another thrilling battle for the National League West? Regardless of what happens in the months to follow, the first meeting between the

For Mets, did season truly begin with big-time win? They sure hope so

10:28 AM EDT

Maybe whatever season the Mets are going to have the rest of the way started this past weekend at Citi Field. Doesn’t mean that it has. But in a season when just about everything has gone wrong for them, for the past two days things went suddenly and improbably right.

Schwarber (illness) not in starting lineup for 1st time since 2024

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PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Schwarber was not in the Phillies' starting lineup on Monday after he woke up feeling "under the weather," according to interim manager Don Mattingly. "We'll see where it goes through the course of the day if he's available [off the bench] to do anything," Mattingly said prior

Dodgers trade for Lauer, who faced them in World Series last year

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May 17, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Dodgers added to their thinning rotation depth by acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Angels. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, righty reliever Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the

Draft stock watch: Where things stand after the final week of the college regular season

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May 4, 2026

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What to expect from Mariners top prospect Emerson in the bigs

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When Colt Emerson signed an eight-year contract extension at the end of March, it was clear the Mariners thought their No. 1 prospect figured into their plans, both short- and long-term. He had competed all spring for a spot on the big league roster, posting an OPS of .828 over

Injuries: Altuve, Story, Snell, Fried, Seager, Buxton, Donovan

May 17, 2026

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.

10-year vet Urshela, with signature '19 for Yankees, announces retirement

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3:09 PM EDT

After 10 years in MLB, Gio Urshela is hanging up his cleats. The veteran infielder, best known for his time with the Yankees from 2019-2021, announced his retirement on Monday. Now 34, Urshela wrote in an Instagram post how thankful he is for his career, as well as that he’s

From 0-96 to a stunning win: Mets rally past Yanks late to take Subway Series

May 17, 2026

NEW YORK -- As two Yankees infielders collided, Carson Benge raised his arms high into the air, celebrating the walk-off win that was unfolding behind him. The Mets had just pulled off the type of magic that had been foreign to them for the last year and a half. The

Consistency key for Yamamoto ahead of battle with Padres

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May 17, 2026

ANAHEIM -- As the Dodgers open a series against their biggest competition in the NL West, they're looking for their ace to round back into form. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take on the Padres in Monday night's series opener at Petco Park, coming off a tough previous start last Tuesday, in

Mariners call up top prospect Emerson for debut -- and he's here to stay

May 17, 2026

SEATTLE -- The Colt Emerson era is underway in Seattle. In an incredibly tight turnaround and rapid development on Sunday afternoon, the Mariners recalled their No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 6 overall before their 8-3 loss to the Padres on Sunday Night Baseball.

Red Sox-Royals start time moved up to 6:10 p.m. CT

12:15 PM EDT

Out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for inclement weather tonight, first pitch for today’s game at Kauffman Stadium between the Royals and Red Sox has been moved to 6:10 p.m. CT. It was originally scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. CT. All gates will open at

After besting Skenes, Wheeler has a 1.99 ERA

May 17, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- Several hours before Sunday’s 6-0 win against the Pirates, Phillies manager Don Mattingly was asked the key to success against right-hander Paul Skenes. The skipper didn’t hesitate and mentioned that his own pitcher, right-hander Zack Wheeler, needed to be just as good as Skenes. “Honestly, you have to

Sasaki puts it all together, K's 8 over career-high 7 innings

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May 17, 2026

ANAHEIM -- It took just five pitches for Roki Sasaki to navigate his way through uncharted territory. In his first 15 big league starts, Sasaki had never taken the mound beyond the sixth inning, let alone recorded an out. Given his first opportunity to do so against the Angels on

Quero's walk-off blast clinches Crosstown Classic in 10th inning

May 17, 2026

CHICAGO – With two days off to start this weekend's series against the Cubs, White Sox catcher Edgar Quero had plenty of time to think about Sunday’s finale at Rate Field.