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How MLB's closer struggles will impact the rest of the 2026 season
Bullpens are more volatile than ever, and closers with a capital C are few and far between, even for baseball's elite.
The American League standings are ... weird. Here's why
We break down the wild state of the Junior Circuit.
MLB SCOREBOARD
SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS
Early MLB free agency questions: Skubal's injury impact, this offseason's top hitter and more
We polled those around the industry about the most intriguing topics surrounding this upcoming offseason.
Stephania Bell explains Tarik Skubal's recovery timeline
TRADE GRADES
A May MLB trade!? Grading deal sending Patrick Bailey from Giants to Guardians
Cleveland acquired an elite defensive catcher from San Francisco. Which side fared best in the surprising swap?
WHO CAN BEAT L.A.?
Who can keep the Dodgers from three-peating? We identify six top candidates
We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.
FANTASY BASEBALL
Simpson slowed by injury and other Tuesday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Free agent pickups: Waldschmidt and Snelling get the call
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
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Fantasy baseball closer stock watch: Who's on the rise? Who can you move away from?
Eric Karabell looks at the current batch of closers in fantasy baseball and which ones you need to pick up now.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Struggling Mets calling up prospect Ewing
- Dodgers acquire OF Thomas in trade with D-backs
- Betts back in lineup, but Dodgers held in check
- Rangers scratch Eovaldi due to side tightness
- Weathers loses no-no in 7th, then Yanks lose game
- Braves' Kim set for '26 debut; White to 7-day IL
- Jays' Barger (elbow) to IL after 101.2 mph assist
- Yankees hope SS Caballero (finger) can avoid IL
- ⚾ A May trade!? Grading Guardians-Giants deal
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MLB 2026: Six teams that can take down the Dodgers
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The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
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The first six weeks of the season exposed issues for every club. Here's what must be fixed.
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Handing out 2026 April grades to all 30 MLB teams
Failing grades for playoff favorites?! We break down whether your favorite team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2026 season.
