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Despite Kodai Senga's dominance, Mets — like Phillies — have timely questions to answer

As the Mets and Phillies squared off for the first time in 2023, each team would swear their best ball is in front of them. But how long can...

MAY 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

How prodigy catcher Adley Rutschman is leading Orioles to MLB's biggest turnaround

Few catchers have been as good as Adley Rutschman at the start of their careers. More important to Rutschman, and even rarer, would be leadi...

MAY 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Padres-Yankees series wrap: What we saw from Gerrit Cole, Padres stars

The Yankees hosted the Padres this weekend. What did we learn about Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole, who's struggling after a...

MAY 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why Aaron Judge is MLB's 'best player in the world right now'

Aaron Judge is much more than a home run hitter. As he demonstrated Tuesday night, he might be the best player in baseball.

MAY 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander boost Mets back where they belong

The Mets are finally getting what they paid for in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. At their best, they make New York one of the scariest...

MAY 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mets earn thrilling, much-needed win behind rookie hitters (and Pete Alonso)

The Mets trailed the Rays by three runs in the ninth inning. They came back to win in extras through big hits from Brett Baty, Mark Vientos,...

MAY 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Justin Verlander booed in forgettable home debut as Mets' concerns grow louder

New York's puzzling start to the season continued as Justin Verlander was roughed up in his home debut. Frustration is mounting within and a...

MAY 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Rays-Yankees, separated by mere feet over seven meetings, a playoff preview?

Aaron Judge's warning-track shot sealed a tie in an intense series between the Yankees and Rays. Their seven-game tussle also might prove to...

MAY 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Fernando Tatís Jr. is back from suspension and, like it or not, he's still a superstar

The Padres phenom will be the first PED-suspended star to play the majority of his career under that spotlight. He looks up to the task.

MAY 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

With Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander back, will Mets move forward?

Justin Verlander's Mets debut took place in Detroit of all places. The future Hall of Famer performed well, but he couldn't stop New York's...

MAY 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Last-place Yankees’ issues easy to anticipate yet overlooked in offseason

The Yankees are underperforming at the plate and on the mound. While injuries are a cause, the club's problems were predictable and preventa...

MAY 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Braves’ deep lineup gives them early edge over Mets in NL East race

The Braves and Mets split Monday's doubleheader, but there's a (powerful) difference between the two NL East powerhouses.

MAY 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

As Justin Verlander nears return, Mets almost at full strength

With Justin Verlander about to debut for the Mets and Max Scherzer almost back from suspension, New York is closer to realizing its dominant...

APRIL 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Brandon Nimmo finds star form to become the leader the title-starved Mets need

The Mets went all-in on winning a World Series, including giving oft-injured Brandon Nimmo a megadeal. He's repaying them by producing like...

APRIL 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani playing in New York would be best for baseball

Shohei Ohtani made himself at home in his first game at Yankee Stadium this season. Coming to New York for good would be a win for not only...

APRIL 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gerrit Cole dominates again: 'He’s going to end up in Cooperstown'

Gerrit Cole continues to perform like one of the best pitchers in baseball. Some of his early trends suggest he's doing a bit differently th...

APRIL 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Time for middling Mets to promote top prospect Brett Baty, utilize best roster

The Mets not having top prospect Brett Baty on the Opening Day roster was curious. Now it's a controversy, and it's only hurting the club.

APRIL 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gleyber Torres, Yankees earning immediate dividends for their patience

The Yankees considered trading Gleyber Torres in the offseason. Rather than take it personal, he refined his game and looks to have rediscov...

APRIL 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why some MLB pitchers want time added to the pitch clock — and why it should stay as is

In the first installment of her new column, Deesha Thosar examines the pitch clock, which most agree has made MLB better than it has been in...

APRIL 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Michael Conforto seeks redemption with Giants, closure from Mets

Michael Conforto thought he'd spend his whole career with the Mets. That made his first series with the Giants, played in New York versus th...

APRIL 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Judge, Yankees celebrate Opening Day by blasting Giants

It took just one swing for Aaron Judge to announce his return to MLB. But his decision to re-sign with the Yankees got the party started in...

MARCH 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB season preview: Staff predictions on MVP, Cy Young, ROY, World Series

With the 2023 MLB season commencing, who's going to win MVP? Cy Young? Rookie of the Year? The World Series? Our staff experts make their pi...

MARCH 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB season preview: One burning question for all 30 teams

On the eve of Opening Day, FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar examined one big question surrounding each MLB team entering the 2023 season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 2 Atlanta Braves

It's easy to see why the Braves are No. 2 in our talent rankings. Their young hitting breaks the scale with names we've been familiar with f...

MARCH 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Which team has MLB's best lineup? Astros, Braves among top candidates

Which MLB team has the best lineup in the game? The FOX Sports baseball staff weighed in with their picks.

MARCH 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS