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How Aaron Judge broke out of the biggest slump of his career: 'There's no panic in him'

After a painfully slow start, Aaron Judge looks like one of MLB's best hitters again. Those who know him best explain why: "He's the best I'...

MAY 20, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

What's up with Ronald Acuña, Julio Rodríguez? Orioles' weakness? 5 burning MLB questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on slumping superstars and heavyweight lineups, AL contenders, whether Mike Trout made the right d...

MAY 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three reasons why the Phillies' Ranger Suárez is MLB's most underrated pitcher

Ranger Suárez is the best pitcher no one talks about, and Aaron Nola believes his Phillies teammate can win the Cy Young. Deesha Thosar exam...

MAY 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Braves OK? Brewers for real? Trade Arenado? 5 burning questions around MLB

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether the Braves or Mets will break out, disappointing starts from the Reds and Giants, the C...

MAY 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

The Astros are loaded but they keep losing. Could they become sellers?

Houston's GM might not be able to envision his club being a seller at the trade deadline, but after its lopsided loss to the Yankees on Tues...

MAY 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

MLB's best hitter? Mariners contenders? Rays done? Trade Verlander? 5 burning questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the best hitter in baseball, the surging Mariners, the spiraling Astros and Rays, and more.

MAY 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three reasons why Brewers' William Contreras is the best catcher in baseball

William Contreras doesn't draw the headlines, but for the better part of a year, he's quietly been MLB's best catcher. Here's why.

MAY 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three reasons why Cubs' Shōta Imanaga might be biggest steal from free agency

Overshadowed by Shohei Ohtani and a handful of coveted pitchers in MLB free agency, Shōta Imanaga is looking like the best value signing of...

APRIL 24, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Betts or Ohtani? Alonso's future with Mets? Dodgers vulnerable? 5 burning questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether Mookie Betts or Shohei Ohtani is the better hitter, the Mets are for real, Pete Alonso...

APRIL 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Inside the Mets’ stunning turnaround from an 0-5 start

The Mets were the second-to-last MLB team to win a game. Now they have the best record over the past two weeks. But how? It's all about chem...

APRIL 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

How Shohei Ohtani can grow — as a Dodger and personally — from the gambling saga

The absence of Ippei Mizuhara in Shohei Ohtani's life has left a void — and created an opportunity for him to evolve off the field and with...

APRIL 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three reasons why Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is breaking out

Anthony Volpe is one of the hottest hitters in baseball. Here are three ways in which the Yankees shortstop has evolved after an uneven rook...

APRIL 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Why Braves might still be NL's best without Spencer Strider

There's no 1:1 replacement for Spencer Strider, but no team is better equipped than Atlanta to lose one of the top pitchers in baseball.

APRIL 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Rangers or Astros in 2024? Best AL lineup? Most clutch hitter? 5 burning questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on whether the Astros or Rangers has the better roster, the more clutch hitter, the top AL lineup,...

APRIL 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three reasons why the Astros’ slow start is concerning

The Astros are off to their worst start in eight years. Deesha Thosar examines three key factors for that and whether they figure to change.

APRIL 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

How Juan Soto is making himself at home with the Yankees: 'He's here to win'

There's no mistaking how much Juan Soto loves New York. If his first 10 games are any indication, the impending free agent also loves being...

APRIL 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Ohtani mini-slump? Cubs need a pitcher? Soto for $700M? 5 burning questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on Juan Soto's next contract, Mookie Betts being a full-time shortstop, Justin Steele's injury, an...

APRIL 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

How Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is stepping into the national spotlight

Tarik Skubal is becoming a household name as he takes on the role of being the Detroit Tigers' ace — and one of the best pitchers in basebal...

APRIL 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Juan Soto, Astros slayer: Three takeaways from Yankees' season-opening sweep

How did New York pull off a four-game sweep in Houston to open the season? It starts (and ends) with Juan Soto but goes much deeper for the...

APRIL 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

MLB roundtable: Who'll sign Juan Soto? Better core, Astros or Yankees? Snell or Cease?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the best rivalry in baseball, Giants vs. Padres as contenders, whether the Phillies are in the...

MARCH 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Carlos Rodón: 'I believe in myself, whether [the Yankees] trust me or not'

With Gerrit Cole suddenly out, Carlos Rodón is more important than ever to the Yankees. But after a lost 2023 season, he'd been preparing hi...

MARCH 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Six takeaways from Opening Day: Juan Soto earns his Yankees pinstripes

The Orioles and Dodgers made statements on Opening Day, as did Mike Trout, Juan Soto and Josh Hader. Here are Deesha Thosar's top takeaways...

MARCH 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

MLB young talent rankings: Top 20 position players, pitchers for 2024

Ranking the 20 best position players and 20 best pitchers under 28 years old for the 2024 MLB season.

MARCH 27, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

MLB young core rankings, Nos. 10-1: Braves, Orioles built to win now and later

Which teams have the best building blocks for the present and imminent future? We've ranked all 30 clubs according to their top eight player...

MARCH 27, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

MLB young core rankings, Nos. 20-11: Why Red Sox, Cardinals could rebuild quickly

Which teams have the best building blocks for the present and imminent future? We've ranked all 30 clubs according to their top eight player...

MARCH 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS