Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, who is 5-1 with a 2.26 ERA, has been the most underrated pitcher in baseball this season.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
$280 million man Xander Bogaerts living up to the hype in first year with San Diego Padres
San Diego’s new shortstop Xander Bogaerts is off to a hot start, winning over teammates and fans with his play and leadership.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Can MLB’s most disappointing teams turn things around?
Expected contenders like the Cardinals, Yankees, Phillies and Mets have gotten off to slow starts, but have five months to right the ship.
Nightengale’s notebook: The best and worst of MLB’s opening month
There are five months of the MLB regular season still to be played, but let’s pass out the early hardware for the month of April.
Nightengale’s notebook: The Brewers, irate over Josh Hader trade, have recovered that clubhouse vibe
The Brewers, irate by last year’s trade of Josh Hader, have recovered and are off to sizzling start.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Brewers, irate over Josh Hader trade, have recovered that clubhouse vibe
The Brewers, angered by last year’s trade of Josh Hader, have recovered and are off to sizzling start.
‘At the top of the world:’ Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return energizes Padres after 564 days away
For the first time in 564 days, Fernando Tatis Jr. was playing a baseball game that mattered and the excitement and energy were felt instantly.
Nightengale’s Notebook: 2013 Red Sox ‘knew what it meant’ to win World Series after Marathon bombing
David Ortiz and the Red Sox helped rally Boston in the wake of the 2013 tragedy by going on to win the World Series.
MLB’s percentage of Black players is the lowest since 1955. What’s baseball doing to fix that?
MLB isn’t happy with the numbers, but those in charge say the “pipeline and foundation will bear fruit.”
‘Baseball brought us together’: Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell, softball star wife Haley cherish MLB life
Off to a hot start for the surprising Milwaukee Brewers, Garrett Mitchell is getting love and support from his wife Haley, a softball star.