MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 18, 2026, 8:53 AM ET

MLB Draft & Team Performance

With college baseball tournament week underway, top draft prospects are climbing MLB draft boards as evaluators assess talent ahead of the June selection process. The Philadelphia Phillies surged above .500 at 24-23, their first time over the break-even mark since April 7, improving to 15-4 since interim manager Don Mattingly took the reins following a victory over Pittsburgh. Separately, early postseason debates are questioning whether the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals can sustain their surprising starts to the 2026 season nearly two months into the campaign.