Matt Snyder

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Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running

The only reason to slide into first base is to avoid a collision. Otherwise it should never, ever happen

WATCH: Rafael Devers sets Red Sox record by homering in sixth straight game

Devers has now hit a home run in six consecutive games

Emmet Sheehan injury update: Dodgers pitcher undergoes season-ending elbow surgery to repair torn UCL

Sheehan debuted last season and hadn't yet pitched in 2024

WATCH: Francisco Lindor receives warm welcome in first return to Cleveland since 2021 trade to Mets

Lindor played for Cleveland from 2015 through 2020

MLB Power Rankings: Why only five teams, including the Yankees, are in baseball's upper tier of contenders

What teams comprise the very top tier in baseball this season, and who sits at No. 1 right now?

Elly De La Cruz looks to become first 100-steal player since the 1980s: Can Reds speedster make history?

No player has stolen at least 100 bases since Vince Coleman in 1987

MLB first-quarter awards: Will Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani split MVP votes? Plus Cy Young, Rookie of the Year

Time will tell what the end of the year looks like, but who would win the major awards in each league so far?

Jasson Domínguez injury update: Yankees prospect starts rehab assignment following Tommy John surgery

Domínguez had elbow surgery last Sept. 20

Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal: Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to plead guilty, faces up to 33 years in prison

Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud and tax fraud

Snyder's Soapbox: Time to start enforcing boundary rules around home plate to keep catchers from getting hurt

Catchers keep creeping closer to home plate while hitters are behind the back of the batter's box

MLB Power Rankings: Phillies, now at No. 1, showing they can challenge Braves in NL East

The top four teams remain the same this week, just not in the same order

Mike Trout injury update: Angels superstar opted for surgery instead of DH-only role, 'feeling good' post-op

The Angels superstar tore his meniscus earlier this season

Mason Miller trade rumors: A's haven't ruled out moving flamethrowing closer despite high ask, per report

Miller is not set to hit free agency until after the 2029 season

Pitching injuries seem never-ending, and experts see no easy answer to fix MLB's biggest on-field problem

Is the pitch clock to blame for arm injuries? High velocity? Youth baseball?

Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal explained: Everything we know as Ippei Mizuhara agrees to plead guilty

Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud and tax fraud

Matt Snyder has been a baseball writer with CBS Sports since 2011. A member of the BBWAA, he's now covered every World Series since 2010. The former Indiana University baseball player now lives on the north side of Indianapolis with his wife, daughter and son.

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