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From a 3-way MVP race to a pitching phenom: The 10 trends that ruled MLB's first half
From the AL East battle to Paul Skenes' start, we break down the season's biggest themes so far and what we should expect down the stretch run.
Betting: Five storylines to watch after break
Here are the top betting storylines heading into the second half of the season.
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ANOTHER SHORTSTOP RENAISSANCE
'I think the game is in great hands': Witt, Henderson lead new era of star shortstops
First-time All-Stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Gunnar Henderson impressed their veteran peers this week in Arlington, Texas.
MLB DRAFT
Draft recap: Best picks, potential steals and analysis for all 30 teams
Now that all 20 rounds are complete, it's time to see what Kiley McDaniel makes of your team's draft haul.
Draft tracker: Analysis of Day 1 and results for every draft pick
All 20 rounds of the 2024 draft are complete. Here's the info you need about every pick.
Top 100 pro athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 26-50
Jarren Duran mashes go-ahead two-run homer as the AL wins 10th of past 11 All-Star Games
Passan: On baseball's biggest stage, Paul Skenes showed he belongs
Skenes is already among the best in MLB. This week, he showed he's ready for that spotlight.
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Sons of David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez taken in MLB draft
HOME RUN DERBY
Teoscar Hernandez wins 2024 MLB Home Run Derby! Analysis, results from Texas
After an upset-filled night, here's your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.
ANDSCAPE
HBCU Swingman Classic attracts players, broadcasters, fans to Texas
Second edition of the MLB All-Star week game a hit all-around
KEEP AN EYE ON MLB'S 2ND HALF
MLB's 2nd-half storylines to watch
Top Headlines
- ASG ratings make strides, still 2nd lowest ever
- Right-hander German opts out, released by Pirates
- Walker, youngest player to start ASG, dies at 85
- 1st-time All-Star Duran shines in MVP effort for AL
- HR Derby anthem singer Andress entering rehab
- Brewers' Keuchel elects free agency after DFA
- Manfred eyeing spring training for robot umpires
- Sons of Ortiz, Ramirez selected on draft's Day 3
- Draft recap: Best picks for every team
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