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Bring on the reinforcements! 12 returning players who could swing MLB's playoff races
These injured stars expected to come off the IL soon are as good as any trade deadline blockbuster.
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TRENDING FROM MLB PLAYERS' WEEKEND
Creative bats spawn in dugouts during Fun Friday of the 2024 MLB Players' Weekend
MLB Players' Weekend allows major leaguers to show their true selves and pay homage to those who have contributed to their journeys. Here are the best moments from the weekend.
Jackson Merrill debuts Star Wars-themed lightsaber bat for MLB Players' Weekend
The Padres' rookie center fielder's new bat features a lightsaber-inspired handle and a glow-in-the-dark barrel.
WHERE DO THEY RANK?
MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 and two fast-rising squads as NL race heats up
With six weeks left in the season, both divisional and wild-card races are getting only more intense -- and are making for some exciting baseball.
Betting buzz: Skenes' ROY odds move dramatically in a week
Paul Skenes' odds to win NL Rookie of the Year have moved dramatically in recent days.
THE NEXT BIG RULE CHANGE?
How one potential rule could change MLB starting pitching forever
Could one big rule change make starters stars again and inject offense into the game?
YANKEES CHATTER
'Drop mic, sit down!' Stephen A. and Mad Dog get into epic Yankees debate
Fastest to reach 300, but how many homers might Aaron Judge hit?
The Yankees captain is in his prime at 32, but a late start to his career could limit where he ends up all-time.
MIDSEASON TOP 100 PROSPECTS
Kiley McDaniel's updated top 100 MLB prospects
The draft and trade deadline are behind us. Who has moved up our list?
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- Brewers 'optimistic' Yelich ready for Opening Day
- Astros get good news on Bregman's elbow MRI
- Dodgers place Glasnow on IL with tendinitis
- Pirates lose McCutchen, Cruz to injuries in 7th
- Scherzer on injuries: Can still pitch at 'high level'
- Rendon departs Angels' win with bruised elbow
- Rockies release veteran C Díaz in 'difficult' move
- Updated top 100 prospect rankings
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Predicting MLB final stats for Judge, Ohtani, De La Cruz, more
There are several players on incredible paces with less than two months left to play. Here's who we believe will -- and won't -- keep it up.
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Stock Watch: Post-trade deadline guide for all 30 MLB teams
How each club's playoff hopes have risen -- or fallen -- and what comes next.
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'It gives energy to the whole field': Inside MLB's stolen bases resurgence
New rules and new players are rejuvenating baseball's base running roots
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Shohei Ohtani's road back to pitching has impressed Dodgers
Ohtani might be on his way to an MVP season as a DH, but he's just as focused on becoming a two-way star again.
