This week's prominent injured players include Yankees slugger Juan Soto who has missed three consecutive games with left forearm inflammation.
Erik Siegrist looks over an AL free-agent pool that has few players with reliable playing time but plenty of intriguing prospects, including the Orioles' Cade Povich.
This week's notable MLB injuries include Jorge Mateo, who was accidentally hit in the back of the helmet near the on-deck circle and could be placed in on the seven-day concussion IL.
The New York Yankees return home after a successful West Coast swing, and Todd Zola showcases them in this edition of the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Erik Siegrist sifts through the free-agent options in the American League as Tigers prospect Colt Keith shows signs of figuring things out in the majors.
Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros get to take aim at all right-handers next week, and Todd Zola delivers his Weekly Hitter Rankings with some teams having favorable matchups on their upcoming schedule.
The potent Atlanta Braves lineup has underperformed thus far in May, but with seven games this week Todd Zola projects them to break out in his Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Alex Bregman has been moved down in the Houston Astros' lineup to revive his bat. Ryan Boyer has that development and more in the American League version of Lineup Lowdown
Juan Soto has six games against right-handers this week, and he’s a player to keep an eye on. Todd Zola steps in the box for the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles visit the Cincinnati Reds in an epic interleague matchup, and Adam Warner features the game in his MLB Expert Picks and Best Bets for May 5.
Marcus Semien and the World Series-champion Texas Rangers have a top-notch schedule up ahead, making them one of the teams to watch in Todd Zola's Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Julio Rodriguez has taken turns hitting leadoff for the Seattle Mariners, and the star outfielder is one of the players featured by Ryan Boyer running through the American League in Lineup Lowdown.
The Miami Marlins are set up for a big week, facing a relatively weak set of starting pitchers, and the Marlins could capitalize with a big week of offense, as Todd Zola presents this week's Hitter Rankings.
Juan Soto is one of the hottest hitters in baseball, and his New York Yankees are one of the teams playing a full seven games, as Todd Zola digs in with his Weekly Hitter Ranking for April 21-27.
Adley Rutschman and the Baltimore Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox in a hot slate of games on April 10, with MLB Expert Picks and Props delivered by Eric Timm.