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In a strange twist, two of the seven two-homer debuts have occurred over the past six days.
In more than a decade authoring Bleacher Report's weekly MLB power rankings, one of the toughest things to do each year is to decide how to handle small sample size vs. preseason expectations.
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out from baseball's return.
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Big league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, acc
J.D. Martinez is returning to the New York Mets this season, albeit in a different role than the last time he suited up for them as a player.
Rohit Ponnaiya breaks down the top first-inning picks for March 31, featuring the Tigers vs. Diamondbacks and Giants vs. Padres.
The home run. It is the most theatrical act in baseball. Bat meets ball, the crack echoes, and for a brief moment, everyone in the stadium is watching the same thing. No play in the sport commands attention quite like a ball sailing over the outfield wall,
Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer has capitalized on his opportunity.
On paper, the team has only gotten stronger following its second straight championship last year. The Dodgers added All-Star closer Edwin Diaz and five-tool outfielder Kyle Tucker to a star-studded roster. And perhaps the most notable player they’ve lost is long-time starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw.