— MLB | theScore — MLB Power Rankings: 1 reason to be excited for each team by theScore Staff #######

Opening Day is here. In this edition of theScore’s MLB Power Rankings for the 2026 season, we look at one reason to be optimistic for each team. Projected records courtesy PECOTA and FanGraphs. Odds […]

— MLB | theScore — MLB MVP race: Can anyone dethrone Ohtani or Judge? by Sam Oshtry #######

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have already cemented themselves as all-time greats, and each has the opportunity to accomplish another historic feat this season. Ohtani is shooting for his fourth consecutive MVP trophy and fifth overall. […]

— MLB | theScore — Report: Cubs, Crow-Armstrong finalizing long-term extension by Daniel Valente #######

The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are closing in on a long-term extension, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Crow-Armstrong hit 31 home runs while also stealing 35 bases last season, earning a first-career All-Star selection.

More to come.

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— MLB | theScore — Mets top outfield prospect Benge makes Opening Day roster by Tom Ruminski #######

New York Mets prospect Carson Benge will be the club’s starting right fielder to begin the 2026 season, the team announced Monday.

Benge is set to make his MLB debut Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on […]

— MLB | theScore — Angels’ Rodriguez to open season on IL by Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb #######

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who missed the 2025 season due to injury, will start his 2026 season on the injured list, according to Angels host and reporter Erica Weston.

Rodriguez, acquired by the Angels from the […]