Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY

From debutants to seasoned veterans, here’s some of the players who have outperformed expectations in this not-so-young season.

San Diego has gotten some big contributions from veterans in the absence of superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.

Riding a nine-game winning streak, the New York Yankees visit the Blue Jays for a pivotal series in Toronto.

Los Angeles and New York are Nos. 1 and 2 in this week’s MLB power rankings as division races start to take shape.

Pitching has been the key for both the Mets and the Giants so far, with the Giants’ team 2.20 ERA through Sunday the best in the majors.

Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson says that Padres coach Mike Shildt yelled profanities directed at him that “reeked undertones of racism.”

Fans around the world will be treated to some top-quality matchups in the group stage.

Walker, who has been the Blue Jays’ pitching coach since 2012, is in Florida for spring training.

Scherzer, in his first year with the Mets, was on the MLBPA committee that worked on labor negotiations during the lockout.