White Sox at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5  —  Its Monday, May 5 and the White Sox (10-24) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (19-16).  Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Cole Ragans for Kansas City.

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on top, Tigers continue their climb  —  Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers reclaim the top spot, Riley Greene makes history, PCA drives a Brewers fan into madness, the Royals find their power stroke against the Orioles …

Twins activate Royce Lewis for season debut, and also bring back Willi Castro from injured list  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have returned third baseman Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment, clearing the way for his season debut after he strained his left hamstring in spring training.

Royals set club record with seven home runs vs. Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — Taking a break from their usual small-ball style, the Kansas City Royals flexed their muscles during an unprecedented display of power.  —  The Royals smashed a franchise-record seven home runs Sunday in an 11-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Odds by Can Aaron Judge hit .400?  Peak Barry Bonds couldn't, and that shows how daunting the math is  —  Ted Williams is the last American Leaguer to hit .400, and there actually are plenty of similarities between him and Aaron Judge.  —  The one major difference is in the strikeout column …

Top fantasy baseball prospects: Jordan Lawlar sizzling hot, Jacob Misiorowski impresses again  —  A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025.  —  That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.

Austin Riley and Braves receive morale boost from long-awaited 1st win of season against powerful Dodgers  —  ATLANTA — Austin Riley knows one win by Atlanta in six games against the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn't give the Braves a claim to challenge the team with baseball's best record.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after the team's extended struggles scoring runs.  —  The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday …