Year: 2022

May 9, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Adam Engel (15) flips his bat after being called out on strikes during the eleventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox have a big problem with Cleveland, division

4 MLB teams that should be hitting the panic button

A look at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ surprising start

Los Angeles Dodgers: Yasiel Puig still has his incredible arm in the outfield

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 08: Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Progressive Field on May 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Alek Manoah makes excuse while not making excuses

Mar 16, 2019; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (22) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Farm system could help solve inconsistencies

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 8: Jorge Alfaro #38 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a three-run walk-off home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on May 8, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Major League Baseball players and coaches are wearing pink today in honor of Mother's Day. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins closer situation should cost someone their job

May 8, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (30) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Reds’ historically bad start

Aug 4, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) scores a run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper’s short, partly inspiring speech

BOSTON, MA - MAY 8: Catcher Reese McGuire #21 of the Chicago White Sox holds the ball as Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox tosses his bat after striking out during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on May 8, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Teams across the league are wearing pink today in honor of Mothers Day. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

MLB Power Rankings: Where teams stand after the Mother’s Day milestone

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: Manager Chris Woodward #8 of the Texas Rangers looks on from the dugout against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 22, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Yankees: Woodward should’ve checked stats before “Little League” comment

May 7, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Drury (22) during a pitching change by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

3 players Cincinnati Reds should put on trade block now

May 7, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (24) tags out Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (10) attempting to score on a ground ball during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox may have found rock bottom for 2022

Apr 26, 2022; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Stroman’s resurgence with Chicago Cubs delayed

Feb 21, 2022; Scottsdale, Ariz., U.S.; Diamondbacks minor league outfielder Alek Thomas throws during a select training camp for minor-league players not covered by the Players Association at Salt River Fields. MLB continues to be in a lockout after the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement Dec. 2. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicBaseball Diamondbacks Select Minor League Camp

The time is now for Alek Thomas and Arizona Diamondbacks

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 28: Ryan McKenna #65,Cedric Mullins #31 and Austin Hays #21 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate a win after a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 28, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: Austin Hays is solidifying his role

May 5, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) stands an second base after hitting an RBI double against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper creates another Mother’s Day memory

Jun 20, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Roenis Elias (55) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: 5 questions with pitcher Roenis Elías

Apr 15, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit walks to the dugout after striking out to end the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: Luke Voit having miserable time in Triple-A

Jun 29, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (18) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox desperation leads to Carlos Martinez

May 7, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (11) hits a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins hope Jorge Polanco follows a familiar pattern

Apr 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Bryson Stott (5) against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies recall Bryson Stott out of necessity

Aug 3, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (40) throws against the New York Mets in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves biggest trade deadline acquisition could come from within

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 7: Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Mets hits a two-home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on May 7, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

May 7 an interesting day in New York Mets history

Apr 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves hot take: Ronald Acuña Jr. will be MLB’s best addition

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Bats belonging to the Oakland Athletics players sit in the bat rack prior to the start of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Batting cleanup in today’s MLB game: Mario Mendoza?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks yells at umpire Dan Bellino #2 before being ejected from the game as he walks off the mound during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 04, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Vindication for Madison Bumgarner

May 6, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Josh Winder (74) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins should keep Josh Winder in rotation