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DENVER, CO - APRIL 21: Relief pitcher Chase Dollander #32 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Chase Dollander Making Most of New Role in the Bullpen

By Jordan Leandre

Sal Stewart Is Blossoming Into a Star

Sal Stewart Is Blossoming Into a Star

By Clay Snowden

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 21: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) celebrates with with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) after the MLB game between the Toronto Blue Jays the Los Angeles Angels on April 21, 2026 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Blue Jays’ Best Closer Option Needs a Shot in the Role

College Baseball Stock Talk: Standouts from Week 10

By Peyton Sower

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2026: Jace Bohrofen #52 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats during the seventh inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark on March 21, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats' Bats Are on a Roll

By Eric Treuden

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

To Keep Winning, the Padres Need More From Their Big Bats

By Ethan Penrod

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

By Ryan Herrera

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 25: Starting pitcher Parker Messick #77 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 25, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Parker Messick’s Ace Turn Is Driving the Guardians’ Success

By Clay Snowden

Atlanta’s Unexpected Depth Has Fueled Their Hot Start

Atlanta’s Unexpected Depth Has Fueled Their Hot Start

By Taylor Greenhut

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts during the National Anthem prior to a game against the Miami Marlins on Opening Day at loanDepot park on March 27, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Is This the Year Oneil Cruz Puts it All Together?

By Matt Carroll

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 22: Head coach Jay Johnson of the LSU Tigers hoists the championship trophy after defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers to win the NCAA College World Series baseball finals at Charles Schwab Field on June 22, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

4 SEC Baseball Teams on the Bubble: Can LSU and Vanderbilt Save Their Seasons?

By Hunter Shelton

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies drops his bat as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite

By Leo Morgenstern

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 17: Chandler Simpson #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs to second base against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning of the game at loanDepot park on May 17, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Chandler Simpson Is Making His Old-School Skill Set Work

By Daniel Curren

CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park.

CJ Abrams Could Be This Year's Top Trade Chip

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 15, 2025: Jhonny Level #18 of the San Francisco Giants bats during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Texas Rangers at Scottsdale Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The Giants' Top Overlooked Prospect You Need to Know

By Michael Monreal

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 24: Trevor Rogers #28 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates during the game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 24, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Could Trevor Rogers Be a Nine-Figure Free Agent?

By Daniel Rotter

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 16: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2026 in The Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Baseball Is Simply Better When Mike Trout Is Succeeding

By Cristian Crespo

Top Prospects Are Showing the Learning Curve of MLB Competition

By Chris Fischer

What's Gone Wrong With Andrew Abbott in the New Year?

By Mason Linken

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 18: Rafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants during a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ben Hsu/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)(Photo by Ben Hsu/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Giants Can Only Go As Far as Rafael Devers Does

By Michael Monreal

Reid Detmers Is Rewarding the Angels' Faith in the Rotation

By Jordan Leandre

Moisés Ballesteros Is Forcing His Name Into the Cubs Lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 25: Joe Ryan #41 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the fifth inning at Target Field on June 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Mariners 2-0. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images)

Three Mock Panic Trades for MLB's Struggling Contenders

By Shaan Donohue

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 13, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Is 2026 the Year of James Wood's Step to Superstardom?