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Power Rankings: A tight battle for our top spot

In what could be a season-long battle, the NL's top two powerhouses are neck and neck for No. 1 on our list. ... Continue Reading

D-backs RHP Nelson exits after line drive to arm

Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson exited Thursday night's start against the Giants with a bruised pitching elbow, but x-rays were negative. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox's Devers has bone bruise; O'Neill hits IL

Red Sox sluggers Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill, who collided with each other Monday, are out of the lineup with injuries Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Leiter roughed up in debut, but Rangers hold on

The Rangers overcame a rough debut from Jack Leiter to hold off the Tigers in the finale of their four-game series. ... Continue Reading

Miller, bullpen toss 1-hitter as M's sweep Reds

Bryce Miller allowed just one hit through six innings, and the Mariners' bullpen stymied the Reds the rest of the way as Seattle finished off a three-game sweep. ... Continue Reading

Verlander to make season debut Friday vs. Nats

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at the Washington Nationals. ... Continue Reading

Padres' Darvish goes on IL with neck tightness

Padres ace Yu Darvish has landed on the 15-day injured list with neck tightness. ... Continue Reading

Pirates' Chapman gets 2-game ban for tantrum

Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman has received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his "inappropriate actions" during Monday's loss to the Mets. ... Continue Reading

How interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became players' lifeline

Americans who played in Japan try to square the kind man they knew with the man accused of stealing millions. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani joins long list of scammed athletes and celebrities

Ippei Mizuhara's alleged theft of at least $16 million shocked the sports world, but there are many celebrities who have been fleeced in similar ways. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy baseball: Weekend preview April 18-21

Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action. ... Continue Reading

Bauer sexual assault accuser indicted for fraud

An Arizona woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sexual assault was indicted by a grand jury last month on felony charges of fraudulent schemes and theft by extortion. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, April 18. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox's Devers to undergo MRI; O'Neill hits IL

Red Sox sluggers Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill, who collided with each other Monday, are out of the lineup with injuries Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Rockies' Bryant heads to IL with back strain

Kris Bryant, who is batting just .149 though 13 games this season, has been put on the IL by the Rockies with a low back strain. ... Continue Reading