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Yankees explode offensively in 13-4 win over Royals in New York.

• Cody Bellinger dominates: Two two-run homers, 5 RBI
• Yanks roll to easy victory

Braves' Chris Sale looks to exploit Phillies' woes against Philadelphia's ace Cristopher Sanchez (2-1, 2.01 ERA), the 2025 NL Cy Young runner-up to Paul Skenes.

• Rumors ignited after Tatis' first 2B start helped Padres beat Rockies
• Reynolds called it a trade showcase due to Padres' high payroll
• Heyman...

• Long-awaited debut: 28-year-old No. 19 prospect Ryan Ward, 2019 8th-round pick, called up for Rockies series after 7 minor league seasons.
• Monster...

JR Ritchie's Triple-A dominance heats up Braves' promotion talk:

• Six scoreless innings at Gwinnett: 3H, 3BB, 8K (5 on curveball, 3 on fastball)
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• Red Sox lineup crisis: Five regulars below 100 wRC+, including Mayer (58), Story/Duran (48), Durbin (14), Narváez (10) – desperate for punch.
• The...

Dodgers hit jackpot again vs. Red Sox, trading Dustin May (4.85 ERA) for OF prospects James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard.

• Tibbs rebounding: Original...

Twins lead AL Central at 11-9, sparking a win-now push.

• Blockbuster proposal: Trade prospects Culpepper (#47), Rodriguez (#66), Prielipp (MIN #5)...

Ryan Ward's minor league tear forces Dodgers' hand despite loaded roster:

• PCL MVP last year: 36 HR, 122 RBI, .937 OPS in Triple-A
• Blazing 2026...

Key timeline:

• Starts rehab today with Triple-A Tacoma, 2 innings/30 pitches.
• Full 30 days expected from oblique injury.
  Rotation implications:
• Hancock dominating Miller's spot: 2.28 ERA, 25:4 K:BB.
• GM: "We'll figure it out" for potential 6 starters.

Key Game 20 matchup with playoff stakes:

• Both teams 11-8; Reds swept in wildcard last year (83-79), no deep run since '95.
• Twins' Joe Ryan vs....

• Record & Standings: Tigers at 10-10, 3rd in AL Central, 1 GB behind Minnesota (11-9) and half-game behind Cleveland (11-10).
• Streak Ender: Lost...

• Massive extension: 21-year-old phenom Kevin McGonigle inks 8-year, $150M deal (max $160M) starting next year, locking in Detroit's cornerstone...

Prospect Call-Ups

• 🔥 Tigers Recall Hao-Yu Lee: Tigers placed Zach McKinstry on 10-day IL with left hip/abdominal inflammation retroactive to...

• McKinstry to IL: Tigers place infielder Zach McKinstry on 10-day IL (retro April 16) with left hip/abdominal inflammation.
• Lee's call-up: Hao-Yu...

• Pitching dominance: José Soriano (5-0) tossed two-hit ball into sixth with 8 Ks, dropping ERA to 0.28.
• Staff masterpiece: Relievers combined for...

deGrom shines with 4 scoreless innings, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the 1st via two strikeouts.

• Nimmo leadoff HR: 372-foot shot off Gilbert for...

• Arizona tops Toronto 6-3 in home opener after 6-3 road trip, now 12-8 overall, 6-2 home
• Soroka masterful: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 5 K for 4th win,...

• Persistence rewarded: 28-year-old Ryan Ward, Dodgers' No. 19 prospect drafted in 2019 8th round, finally called up after dominating Triple-A since...

Charles McAdoo's hot bat is turning heads:

• Crushed HR to LF bullpen in Game 1 after IBB, then one farther out onto the street in Game 2
• Beat...