It’s only been a handful of games — but the conversation around Bryce Harper is already getting uncomfortable. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images After a slow start to the 2026 season, the Philadelphia Phillies appear to be exploring alternatives at first base. On the surface, that might sound like routine early-season tinkering. But the name involved in those experiments has ... Read more
Houston’s Hot Bats Have a New Secret — And It Starts in the Dugout .DD
The Houston Astros’ early offensive surge isn’t just about talent — it’s about transformation. Detroit Tigers first base coach Anthony Iapoce (76) watches warm up from the dugout before Game 2 of AL wild-card series against Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Image Through the first week of the 2026 season, Houston’s lineup ... Read more
Astros’ Early Surge Isn’t an Accident — One Major Change Is Driving It .DD
The Houston Astros’ early offensive surge isn’t just about talent — it’s about transformation. Detroit Tigers first base coach Anthony Iapoce (76) watches warm up from the dugout before Game 2 of AL wild-card series against Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Image Through the first week of the 2026 season, Houston’s lineup ... Read more
While MLB Waits, the Blue Jays’ Future Quietly Takes Center Stage in Dunedin .DD
A rainout may have paused the present for the Toronto Blue Jays — but it’s also shifting attention toward the future. Sep 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first round draft pick JoJo Parker takes batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images With Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox ... Read more
Blue Jays Rained Out — But the Next Wave of Talent Is Already Taking the Field .DD
A rainout may have paused the present for the Toronto Blue Jays — but it’s also shifting attention toward the future. Sep 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first round draft pick JoJo Parker takes batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images With Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox ... Read more