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10 takeaways from MLB action through Memorial Day

10 takeaways from MLB action through Memorial Day

Memorial Day is widely viewed as the first true benchmark of an MLB season, with enough sample size (nearly two full months) to take stock of certain teams and trends, while also allowing for the rest of schedule to play out. With that said, let's look at 10 takeaways we have from the first 50-plus games of the 2025 MLB season. 

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
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One promising trend for every American League team
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The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Kyle Tucker sends seven-word message after $600 million news

Cubs star Kyle Tucker sends seven-word message after $600 million news

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is putting together a stellar eighth MLB season. 

Chicago Cubs have sudden $140 million issue with MVP candidate
Chicago Cubs get terrible news regarding injured key pitcher
One promising trend for every National League team
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'MLB postseason save leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '400+ total bases in one MLB season' quiz

The '400+ total bases in one MLB season' quiz

An MLB player has recorded at least 400 total bases in a single season on just 30 occasions in the league's history. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27
Athletics reunite with veteran left-hander in deal with Red Sox

Athletics reunite with veteran left-hander in deal with Red Sox

He spent parts of the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Oakland, though knee problems limited his workload.

Athletics rookie 1B Nick Kurtz (hip) placed on injured list
After rare day of rest, Astros prepare to host Athletics
Athletics Outright Seth Brown
Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?
The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '100+ strikeouts in the 2024 MLB season' quiz

The '100+ strikeouts in the 2024 MLB season' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 100 batters in 2024 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz
The 'MLB players to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz
The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 27
Ryan Yarbrough forcing Yankees into a difficult decision

Ryan Yarbrough forcing Yankees into a difficult decision

The 33-year-old was initially used out of the bullpen, but since the beginning of May, he has made four starts for the Yankees.

Three areas of improvement to make an already good Yankees team great
Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
One promising trend for every American League team
The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker
25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

Some professional sports teams have somewhat odd names. However, no professional team can hold a candle to some of the minor league team names out there.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
One promising trend for every National League team

One promising trend for every National League team

Even the dregs of the National League — we're looking at you, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins — can revel in a little good news.

One promising trend for every American League team
Chicago Cubs urged to pursue this closer by deadline, following 2016 blueprint
Beloved former Dodgers champion signs deal with Angels
75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms
The '2007 Colorado Rockies' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
One promising trend for every American League team

One promising trend for every American League team

With roughly a third of the regular season completed, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a promising trend for every AL team.

Three areas of improvement to make an already good Yankees team great
Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
Tarik Skubal amazes on mound for first complete game as Tigers avoid sweep 
Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / May 27
Top Royals prospect homers in fourth straight game

Top Royals prospect homers in fourth straight game

Jac Caglianone has only played six games with the Omaha Storm Chasers. He's homered in each of the last four.

Royals reportedly option Cavan Biggio
Royals call up OF John Rave for MLB debut
Reds, Royals each looking for winning formula
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'MLB shortstops to hit 30+ home runs in a season' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 27
Veteran Mets player defends Juan Soto amid inconsistent start to season

Veteran Mets player defends Juan Soto amid inconsistent start to season

Soto's teammates have his back amid the slow start to his Mets tenure, and one of them recently opened up on the struggling slugger.

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
Former MLB players address what Mets' Juan Soto is missing amid struggles
Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 26
Red Sox are wasting an outstanding season from Crochet

Red Sox are wasting an outstanding season from Garrett Crochet

This isn't what the Boston Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet for.

Red Sox's struggles put Alex Cora's future with Boston in doubt
Charlie Morton gives Orioles hope they can salvage lost 2025 season
Watch: Tigers' Javier Baez restrained from going after umpire after ejection
Logan Henderson sent down to Triple-A by Brewers despite historic start
Three areas of improvement to make an already good Yankees team great
Three players the Rockies should trade
College Baseball News / Yardbarker / May 26
10 names to know for the NCAA Baseball Tournament

10 names to know for the NCAA Baseball Tournament

The 2025 NCAA D-I Baseball Tournament kicks off this weekend and our Field of 64 is set. Here are 10 names to note for the upcoming college baseball postseason and College World Series.

Vanderbilt named top seed in field
Virginia, UConn lead snub list
By the numbers: Vanderbilt’s pitching masterclass in the SEC Tournament
College baseball player’s mother ejected during taunting incident
Meet Oklahoma's opponents in the 2025 Women's College World Series
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 27
Red Sox's struggles put Alex Cora's future with Boston in doubt

Red Sox's struggles put Alex Cora's future with Boston in doubt

With another loss on Monday, the Boston Red Sox are now in the midst of a tailspin that has players frustrated and fans wondering if 2025 will go down as another lost season.

Red Sox are wasting an outstanding season from Garrett Crochet
Alex Bregman could miss significant time with leg injury
Red Sox prospect's first MLB weekend was one to remember
The 25 most disappointing players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26
Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) on Monday.

Has Eric Lauer earned a temporary spot in the Blue Jays rotation?
Blue Jays: Anthony Santander’s struggles have become impossible to ignore
The trickle down effect of a Barger breakout for the Blue Jays
20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real
The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / May 26
Charlie Morton gives Orioles hope they can salvage lost 2025 season

Charlie Morton gives Orioles hope they can salvage lost 2025 season

The Baltimore Orioles are down, but they might not be out.

Orioles' Dylan Carlson homers to down former club Cardinals
Orioles’ pitching situation is worse than you think
Chicago, Toronto, Baltimore among finalists for next MLB All-Star Games
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz
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The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz
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The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz
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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman upset after latest decisions by team?

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman upset after latest decisions by team?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made decisions that weren't easy over the past few weeks by designating Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor for assignment.

Watch: Shohei Ohtani opens 'Sunday Night Baseball' with gigantic HR
Shohei Ohtani had great reactions during his live BP session
Dodgers sign veteran reliever Chris Stratton to deal
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'World Series MVP' quiz
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Watch: Tigers' Baez restrained from going after umpire after ejection

Watch: Tigers' Javier Baez restrained from going after umpire after ejection

Detroit Tigers center fielder Javier Baez had to be restrained from going after umpire Phil Cuzzi on Monday after being punched out on a questionable call.

Tigers get past Giants to open series on high note
Watch: Reigning AL Cy Young winner hurls first complete game of career
The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three players Colorado Rockies should trade

Three players Colorado Rockies should trade

The Rockies are off to one of the worst starts in major league history.

Rockies fan calls out team’s struggles in foul ball injury lawsuit
Yankees show offensive potential in 10-run inning vs. Rockies
Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 26
Mets' Brett Baty proving himself with latest offensive surge

Mets' Brett Baty proving himself with latest offensive surge

The Mets slugger has been swinging the bat a lot better since being recalled to the big leagues on May 5.

Former MLB players address what Mets' Juan Soto is missing amid struggles
Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
Mets and, yes, White Sox are upbeat going into series
The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / May 26
Former MLB players address what Juan Soto is missing amid struggles

Former MLB players address what Mets' Juan Soto is missing amid struggles

Soto continues to struggle through the early stages of his tenure with the Mets.

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
Mets designate Genesis Cabrera, Jose Azocar for assignment
The 25 most disappointing players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The 'National League batting champions' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three areas of improvement to make an already good Yankees team great

Three areas of improvement to make an already good Yankees team great

With mid-season injuries beginning to pile up and some pre-season worries coming to light, significant changes still need to be made to make the Bombers a World Series team. 

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
Fresh off 'surreal' performance, Yankees and J.C. Escarra open series vs. Angels
Yankees reportedly interested in right-handed bat, rotation help
The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26
Chicago, Toronto, Baltimore among finalists for next MLB All-Star Games

Chicago, Toronto, Baltimore among finalists for next MLB All-Star Games

Favorites have emerged to host the next few All-Star Game's following 2026's event in Philadelphia.

Watch: Reds crumble against Cubs in disastrous home loss
Logan Henderson sent down to Triple-A despite historic start
Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The '2024 MLB rookie home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26
Where Yankees were in Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets

Questions about whether or not Soto regrets leaving the Yankees to sign with the Mets this past December continue to hover over both clubs in the final days of May. 

Yankees manager, GM give encouraging update on Giancarlo Stanton
Yankees could accomplish feat not seen since 2013 after latest Max Fried gem
Yankees show offensive potential in 10-run inning vs. Rockies
The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
Logan Henderson News / Yardbarker / May 26
Logan Henderson sent down to Triple-A despite historic start

Logan Henderson sent down to Triple-A despite historic start

Starting pitcher Logan Henderson is off to one of the most dominant starts in MLB history, but that didn't prevent a return to Triple-A.

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'MLB managers of the year' quiz
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 25
Watch: Reigning AL Cy Young winner hurls first complete game of career

Watch: Reigning AL Cy Young winner hurls first complete game of career

If he can continue his excellent work, he will be in a position to be the first pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards since Jacob deGrom did it in 2018 and 2019 with the New York Mets.

Tarik Skubal amazes on the mound as the Tigers avoid a sweep 
Red Sox prospect's first MLB weekend was one to remember
Yankees manager, GM give encouraging update on Giancarlo Stanton
Watch: Reds crumble against Cubs in disastrous home loss
Watch: Player with fitting name lifts the Astros to a walk-off win
Watch: Oneil Cruz sets record for hardest hit ball in Statcast era
Kumar Rocker News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
Rangers reportedly considering young pitcher for closer role

Rangers reportedly considering young pitcher for closer role

Rangers brass are contemplating trying hard-throwing youngster Kumar Rocker in the closer role when he returns from the injured list.

Rangers DH Joc Pederson fractures right hand
Rangers call up Alejandro Osuna, put Joc Pederson on IL
The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
The 'Pitchers from the 1998 MLB All-Star Game' quiz

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