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A new and improved Alonso? Do Mets or Phillies have better pitching? Early storylines that will decide the NL East
Ahead of the first Phillies-Mets matchup, let's examine the early goings for the division's top contenders (and yes, that includes the Braves).
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'THE PIZZA CHUCKER'
'Here comes the pizza': Inside the greatest throw in MLB history
In 2007, lifelong Red Sox fan Dan Kelly went to Fenway with his wife for a typical Boston game. Three hours later, he was escorted out by security and will forever be known as the Pizza Chucker.
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Waiver wire: Pick up these players before they're gone
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Buzz: What you need to know for Monday
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
AROUND THE DIAMOND
MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers, Mets or Padres No. 1 this week?
Three weeks into the 2025 MLB season, the defending champs have been replaced at the top by another NL power.
‘I’ll beat you tomorrow for $10k’: Inside the secret world of MLB pickleball
How the pickleball court is replacing the golf course as where the baseball world gets away from the game.
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2025 MLB draft rankings: There's a new No. 1 atop our midseason update
Who could your MLB team be eyeing midway through college and high school seasons? We rank the top prospects.
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Kristian Campbell pads Red Sox's lead with 2-run single
Kristian Campbell drives in a pair of runs to give the Red Sox a 4-1 lead.
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- Arraez exits hospital, rejoins Padres after win
- Fried's no-hit bid ended by retro scoring change
- Acuna calls out Braves for not disciplining Kelenic
- Yanks place outfielder Grisham on paternity list
- Marlins C Brantly lands on IL with right lat strain
- White Sox place Meidroth on IL, recall Dalbec
- O's give up 24 runs in 'embarrassing' loss to Reds
- Brewers shatter franchise mark with 9 stolen bases
- Ranking the 12 true aces in the game
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MLB draft 2025: Midseason prospect rankings update
Who could your MLB team be eyeing midway through college and high school seasons? We rank the top prospects.
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Breaking down Blue Jays, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s $500 million deal
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2025 World Series contender tiers: When will your team win?
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