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MLB awards check-in: Three leading MVP candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each MVP Award. For our list, we selected candidates based on a player’s production and, to a lesser extent, team success.

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Insane Stats From Aaron Judge’s Historic May

Aaron Judge goes deep for 3rd straight game as Yanks sink Giants

The best MLB switch-hitters of all time

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Report: Astros RHP may require season-ending surgery

The 29-year-old has yet to pitch this season, opening the year on the injured list with a forearm strain. He went out on a minor league rehab assignment last month but was pulled from his latest appearance after experiencing renewed discomfort in his forearm area.

MLB home run props for 6/3: The wind's blowing out at Coors

Twins, beware: Astros' Yordan Alvarez finding power stroke

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / 10 minutes ago

Report: Padres infielder facing lifetime ban for betting on baseball

A San Diego Padres infielder is facing a lifetime ban for placing bets on baseball, according to a report.

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron to start for Padres vs. Angels

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / 7 minutes ago

Has Shohei Ohtani's swing been affected by hamstring injury?

It was revealed recently that Ohtani has been playing through a hamstring contusion for the past few weeks. It happened on a pickoff attempt against the Cincinnati Reds on May 16.

Shohei Ohtani Joins Ichiro Suzuki As Only Japanese-Born Players With 100 Home Runs & 100 Stolen Bases

Dave Roberts Credits Dodgers Developing Homegrown Players

MLB home run props for 6/3: The wind's blowing out at Coors

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'MLB MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 23 minutes ago

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

Boston sent its longtime ace left-hander and cash to Atlanta in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom in late December.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz

Victor Robles News / MLB Trade Rumors / 17 minutes ago

Report: Mariners to sign former Nationals top prospect

A few years ago, he was one of the top prospects in the whole league.

A pair of infielders opt out of minor league deals with Mariners

Mariners fire bench coach Brant Brown

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Orioles designate recently acquired right-hander for assignment

The pitcher made only one appearance as a member of the Orioles, and it went about as poorly as a debut could go.

Orioles to promote versatile prospect

Orioles’ Jorge Mateo in concussion protocol after odd in-game accident

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Edmundo Sosa fits right into the high-energy Phillies culture

Since being acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for reliever JoJo Romero three days before the trade deadline in 2022, Sosa has shined in a part-time role.

Phillies manager disagrees with Brewers 1B's prediction about return vs. former team

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz

Connor Norby News / MLB Trade Rumors / 35 minutes ago

Orioles to promote versatile prospect

His call-up is yet another step in the march of exciting prospects whom the Orioles have graduated in recent years.

Orioles’ Jorge Mateo in concussion protocol after odd in-game accident

Watch: Orioles slugger Gunnar Henderson clobbers 19th homer vs. Rays

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Phillies manager disagrees with Brewers 1B's prediction about return vs. former team

The 31-year-old signed a two-year, $34M deal with Milwaukee on Jan. 26.

The best MLB closers of all time

The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Three landing spots for Mets first baseman Pete Alonso

It may be a matter of when, not if, the New York Mets trade first baseman Pete Alonso. Here are three possible landing spots for the slugger.

Mets honor Darryl Strawberry in fitting fashion during number retirement ceremony

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / 26 minutes ago

Twins option former top prospect to make room for return of budding star

The Twins made a roster move that will see the demotion of one former top prospect to make room for the return of another.

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

White Sox's Pham voices frustrations in profane interview

White Sox's Tommy Pham voices frustrations in profane interview

Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham had enough on Sunday.

White Sox announcer was also heated at Brewers after plate collision

Watch: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson clobbers his 19th homer vs. Rays

Yankees' Aaron Judge records a preposterous stat at Giants’ Oracle Park

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki gets redemption after his egregious blunder

Blue Jays GM has no interest in entertaining trade offers for star players

Watch: Shuttered college's baseball team's magical run ends on walk-off HR

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Yankees' Boone reveals rehab assignment date for ace pitcher

Yankees' Aaron Boone reveals rehab assignment date for ace pitcher

The New York Yankees ace is inching closer to his return.

Giants ace Blake Snell's season just went from bad to worse on Sunday

Tigers to option Spencer Torkelson

Cardinals' Keynan Middleton to receive second opinion on forearm strain

Royals place veteran righty on 15-day IL

White Sox lose disappointing outfielder to Achilles tendinitis

This Marlins pitcher is once more dealing with a shoulder injury

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Aaron Judge records preposterous stat at Giants’ Oracle Park

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge showed San Francisco Giants fans exactly what they’ve been missing out on.

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge hears boos from Giants fans before launching two home runs

Yankees' Aaron Judge, Juan Soto make MLB history with impressive offensive numbers

Yankees' Aaron Boone reveals rehab assignment date for ace pitcher

The greatest postseason players in MLB history

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Pirates to call up former first overall pick

After a month at Triple-A Indianapolis, former first overall pick Henry Davis is headed back to the majors.

Daniel Vogelbach helps Blue Jays take rubber match vs. Pirates

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Giants ace Blake Snell's season just went from bad to worse on Sunday

San Francisco Giants starter Blake Snell has not lived up to the numbers on the back of his baseball card this season.

Juan Soto leads Yankees' ninth-inning comeback to beat Giants

Giants discussed monster extension with All-Star closer

Yankees' Aaron Judge 'definitely' could have seen himself joining Giants

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The 'Left-handed Cy Young winners' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Tigers to promote outfielder with stellar batting eye

He will be making his MLB debut when he first appears in a game.

With 4-run 10th, Tigers split series with Red Sox

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / 55 minutes ago

Blue Jays GM not entertaining trade offers for star players

Blue Jays GM has no interest in entertaining trade offers for star players

The Toronto Blue Jays entered play on Sunday in last place in the American League East.

Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah's comeback attempt hits major roadblock

Blue Jays two-time All-Star pitcher lands on IL for second time this season

Assessing the impact of Yusei Kikuchi's new curveball a year after its debut

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

All 30 MLB bullpens, ranked

A strong bullpen can make all the difference for a winning team, especially as we get closer to October. Here's a look at MLB's bullpens ranked 1-30 as of the start of June.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Watch: Orioles slugger Gunnar Henderson clobbers 19th homer vs. Rays

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is showing why he's one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball.

Pair of Orioles starters to undergo season-ending surgeries

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

All 30 MLB starting rotations, ranked

The first two months of the MLB regular season have been filled with great pitching performances. As starting rotations continue to take shape, here's how they stack up from 1-30 heading into June.

MLB News / Yardbarker

All 30 MLB starting lineups, ranked

MLB teams aren't always what we expected entering the season. The first one-third of the season has brought plenty of injuries, breakouts, and surprises as teams and offenses round into form.