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Have the Phillies finally solved this glaring lineup issue?

Have the Phillies finally solved this glaring lineup issue?

Despite a star-studded lineup, the Phillies offense has sputtered for more often than the team would like. Have they finally found a solution to one key component of those struggles?

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025
The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz
Key Phillies lefty set for return
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / May 1
D-backs in danger of falling further in standings after injuries

Diamondbacks in danger of falling further back in NL West after injury double whammy

The Diamondbacks were hit with a double dose of bad news on Thursday when they placed their top two relievers on the injured list.

Diamondbacks seeking bullpen help with key relievers on IL
Zac Gallen aims to send Diamondbacks to series win vs. Mets
20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025
The 'Last Cy Young winner for every MLB team' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1
Should Phillies call up prospect tearing it up in Triple-A?

Should Phillies call up prospect tearing it up in Triple-A?

One Phillies prospect is becoming hard to ignore.

Key Phillies lefty set for return
Have the Phillies finally solved this glaring lineup issue?
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025
The 'AL and NL MVP since 2000' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1
Key Phillies lefty set for return

Key Phillies lefty set for return

The Phillies' starting rotation has lived up to its billing thus far in the 2025 MLB season, and it's set to get even stronger.

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 1
Why Mendoza still isn't worried about Soto amid slow start

Why Mets' Carlos Mendoza still isn't worried about Juan Soto amid slow start

Soto's numbers so far hardly match the value of the 15-year, $765M contract that he received from the Mets this past offseason. 

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment
Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure
Watch: Yankees open game with three straight home runs ... again
Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?
The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker
Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 30
Astros pitcher breaks silence on long-awaited return

Astros one-time All-Star pitcher breaks silence on long-awaited return

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. hasn't played since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series. 

Braves' Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies
Angels share update on three-time AL MVP Mike Trout's latest injury
Phillies All-Star pitcher to make season debut on Sunday
Marlins outfielder expected to miss remainder of 2025 season 
Nationals manager reveals injury update on Paul DeJong after HBP
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras, complete comeback

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras to complete epic comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays trailed 6-0 in the sixth inning and appeared to be down and out in Wednesday night's affair with the Boston Red Sox. That changed quickly.

Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year
Royals pitcher excels in MLB debut, continues team's recent surge
Watch: Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles
Watch: Benches clear in Yankees game
'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda sets sights on baseball movie
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30
Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day

Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day

Here are three players on losing clubs who are not helping their cause to be dealt at this summer's trade deadline.

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow to miss more time than initially thought
Tigers shortstop Javier Baez's resurgence continues in win vs. Astros
Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment
Orioles make decision on All-Star righty amid team's pitching mess
Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Mets reliever may require Tommy John surgery

Mets reliever may require Tommy John surgery

Tommy John surgery is on the table for Mets reliever Danny Young, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters.

Mets select righty Chris Devenski, place lefty Danny Young on IL
Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure
Mets' Steve Cohen addresses Pete Alonso's future, Juan Soto's rough start
Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / April 30
Royals pitcher excels in debut, continues team's recent surge

Royals pitcher excels in MLB debut, continues team's recent surge

Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron had quite the debut on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Royals' Cameron takes no-hit bid into seventh in debut, beats Rays
20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025
The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz
Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Angels share update on Mike Trout’s latest injury

Angels share update on Mike Trout’s latest injury

Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels may be dealing with Groundhog Day all over again.

Angels' Mike Trout leaves game with undisclosed injury
Statistics don't tell the whole story of Mike Trout's season
The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history
The 'MLB on-base percentage leaders since 2000' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30
Watch: Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is looking like an ageless wonder.

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees-Orioles game
Watch: Yankees open game with three straight home runs ... again
Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win
Yankees must drop Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the bottom of the lineup
The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Watch: Benches clear in Yankees-Orioles game

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees-Orioles game

Benches cleared during a game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday following a play at second base.

Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win
The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history
The 'MLB Roberto Clemente Award winners since 2000' quiz
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow to miss more time than initially thought

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow to miss more time than initially thought

The Dodgers placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation this week. It seems he’ll be out longer than that.

Dodgers place Tyler Glasnow on 15-day IL
Tony Gonsolin wins in return as Dodgers outslug Marlins
Clayton Kershaw still on track after scratched start
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025
The 'MLB pitchers to win MVP' quiz
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 30
Javier Baez's resurgence continues in win vs. Astros

Javier Baez's resurgence continues in win vs. Astros

Javier Baez may be resurrecting his career after three disappointing seasons with the Detroit Tigers. 

Astros rally past Tigers to earn series win
Braves' Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies
Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day
Will 2025 be the last season for these 20 MLB stars?
The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30
Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies

Braves' Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies

Chris Sale was sharp for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon. However, in his first career start at Coors Field, he was outdueled by a Colorado Rockies rookie starting pitcher in a game the Rockies desperately needed to win.

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?
Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025
Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day
20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025
The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Orioles make decision on two-time All-Star righty

Orioles make decision on two-time All-Star righty amid team's pitching mess

Virtually nothing has gone right for the Orioles staff in 2025.

Orioles place All-Star third baseman on IL
Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025
The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 30
Astros pitcher who hasn't started since 2022 World Series set to return

Astros pitcher who hasn't started since 2022 World Series set to return

The long road to recovery is nearing an end for Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod
Jose Altuve makes big request of Astros
Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?
The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 30
Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Juan Soto's bat has slowed by 2.4 mph this season, and that seemingly small number is threatening to turn the Mets' $765 million investment into baseball's most expensive disappointment.

Comparing the Yankees and Mets after Juan Soto's move
Mets' Steve Cohen addresses Pete Alonso's future, Juan Soto's rough start
Brandon Nimmo joins rare company as red-hot Mets throttle Nationals
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025
The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / April 30
Statistics don't tell the whole story of Mike Trout's season

Statistics don't tell the whole story of Mike Trout's season

It's only a matter of time before Mike Trout's performance catches up to his metrics.

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod
Hot-hitting Jorge Polanco hits two HRs as Mariners defeat Angels
Angels designate sparsely used OF for assignment
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025
The 'MLB on-base percentage leaders since 2000' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 29
Paul Skenes explains why he's not concerned about potential injuries

Pirates ace Paul Skenes explains why he's not concerned about potential injuries

Skenes has a wicked fastball, but should he take it down a notch?

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight
Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure
Nationals manager reveals timeline for 3B Paul DeJong's return
Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment
Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025
Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30
Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win

Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win

Starting a game with three consecutive home runs is impressive when it happens once. When it happens twice, it becomes absolutely absurd.

Watch: Yankees open game with three straight home runs ... again
Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees ace, six other pitchers get the nod
Cubs defeat Pirates with an impressive night at the plate
Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year
Steve Cohen addresses Pete Alonso's future, Juan Soto's rough start
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / April 29
Timeline for Paul DeJong's return to Nationals revealed

Timeline for Paul DeJong's return to Nationals revealed

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong has been out of action for over a month.

Wild pitch gives Phillies comeback win over Nationals
Nationals release OF Stone Garrett after poor start to season
Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025
The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29
Cubs defeat Pirates with an impressive night at the plate

Cubs defeat Pirates with an impressive night at the plate

Headed into Tuesday's night game in Pittsburgh against the Pirates, the Chicago Cubs had won four straight games at PNC Park. That streak improved to five straight games with their 9-0 win on Tuesday.

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight
Cubs demote struggling infielder before series against Pirates
Cubs' 21-year-old infielder is off to a hot start in High-A South Bend
Who is the best manager in MLB right now?
The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

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