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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 27: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals hits a three-run home run in the third inning of the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Has Vinnie Pasquantino Shown Enough To Earn an Extension From the Royals?

By Kevin O'Brien

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 26: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros takes the field before his first game back from injury against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park on August 26, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images)

Yordan Alvarez's Return to the Astros Comes at the Perfect Time

By Eric Treuden

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a home run during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Chase For 500: A Look at Giancarlo Stanton's Hall of Fame Case

By Rachael Millanta

Is This the Year the Seattle Mariners Finally Win the AL West?

Is This the Year the Seattle Mariners Finally Win the AL West?

By Daniel Rotter

Which Division Races Will Last Until the End of the Season?

Which Division Races Will Last Until the End of the Season?

Can the Yankees Count on Devin Williams in Big Moments?

Can the Yankees Count on Devin Williams in Big Moments?

By Clay Snowden

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 23: Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts while crossing home plate after hitting a two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at Chase Field on August 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

When Did Geraldo Perdomo Become a Star?

Can Zebby Matthews Make an Impact in 2026?

Can Zebby Matthews Make an Impact in 2026?

By Harrison Bruns

LEFT: Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs bats in a game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) RIGHT: Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during the MLB game between the New York Mets and Houston Astros at Daikin Park. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Who Are the Top Free Agents Set To Hit the Market?

By Leo Morgenstern

Nick Kurtz Is Quickly Becoming One of MLB’s Best Sluggers

Nick Kurtz Is Quickly Becoming One of MLB's Best Sluggers

Hurston Waldrep Might Finally Be the Real Deal

Hurston Waldrep Might Finally Be the Real Deal

By Taylor Greenhut

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish stands in the dugout during the Washington Nationals versus the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Can an Influx of Pitching Help the Orioles Play Spoiler?

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 14: Konnor Griffin #85 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats in the fifth inning during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Konnor Griffin's First Week in Altoona Was One for the Ages

State of the Minnesota Twins Farm System After the Fire Sale

State of the Minnesota Twins Farm System After the Fire Sale

By Shaan Donohue

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 23: Colson Montgomery #12 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field on August 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

How the Chicago White Sox Can Finish Strong in 2025

By Dylan Barnas

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 23: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at American Family Field on August 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Which NL Central Contender Has the Best Rotation?

By Matt Carroll

Lucas Giolito’s Contract Status Has Become Fascinating to Watch

Lucas Giolito’s Contract Status Has Become Fascinating to Watch

It’s Time for the Tigers To Call Up Kevin McGonigle

By Clay Snowden

Bryce Eldridge Has Little Left to Prove in the Minors

By Michael Monreal

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 27: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Could Garrett Crochet Win the Triple Crown but Lose the Cy Young?

Julio Rodríguez Is Retroactively Earning His All-Star Nod

By Joey Peterson

Swing Adjustments Have Colt Emerson Tracking Like One of Baseball's Best Prospects

By Aram Leighton

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 15, 2025: Cade Horton #70 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park on March 15, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Cade Horton Deserves a Lot More Rookie of the Year Attention

Astros Sign Craig Kimbrel Who Has Fuel Left in the Tank

Astros Sign Craig Kimbrel Who Has Fuel Left in the Tank