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Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar had five hits in Monday's 11-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, making him the first player since Ichiro Suzuki in 2004 to record multiple five-hit performances over a span of seven or fewer games, according to Elias Sports Bureau, via ESPN Stats & Info.

Like the real-life Family Guy chicken fight, Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre remain locked in an unending battle of wits and reflexes.

Five weeks into the 2015 MLB season, the Detroit Tigers (19-13) are looking up at the Kansas City Royals (20-12) in the American League Central Division standings.

A one-game deficit in no way constitutes “languishing,” but the Tigers are a team accustomed to being front-runners. Winning four straight division titles is testament to that.

While it might still be too early for teams to pull the trigger on substantial trades, it's never too early for us to start thinking about what some of those deals might look like.

From clubs looking to fill holes created by injury to those looking for young talent that could be part of a long-term solution, the rumor mill has begun to pick up speed and is pointing us toward the clubs that could be among the first to agree to a swap.

Professional athletes sign various items for fans, so signing a baby is probably nothing new for the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton.

However, not many signings have resulted in a gem of a picture like this one. 

Hamilton is in the minors on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from shoulder surgery. While there, the 2010 American League Most Valuable Player was asked to sign a fan's baby. Instead of getting only an autograph, this family also got a picture that will last a lifetime.

It is a packed Tuesday-night MLB slate, and it is even more crowded when you consider the myriad options on the daily fantasy baseball board among starting pitchers. There doesn't look like there is much to choose between them, but we take our stab at outlining the best DraftKings pitcher picks for May 12.

A lack of true aces on the board could make Tuesday a big day for the hitters in daily fantasy baseball. If you find the right value for pitchers and combine it with some big-time performers at the plate, you could be in for a nice showing on May 12.

Pitchers to Draft

Jake Arrieta, Chicago Cubs ($8,600)

On the mound for the New York Mets on this particular day will be an intimidating right-hander with an electric arm and all the talent he needs to be one of baseball's best pitchers.

No, it's not Matt Harvey's latest turn in the rotation. It's Noah Syndergaard's major league debut.

1. Boston, Where the Baseballs Are Overly Inflated

The red-faced Red Sox held a players-only meeting in Toronto on Saturday, just a couple of days after the club axed pitching coach Juan Nieves.

Two years ago, Nieves oversaw a pitching staff that produced a 3.79 ERA, the organization's lowest since 2002, and the Red Sox won themselves a World Series.

With five weeks of the 2015 MLB season complete, we've gotten a pretty good look at the post-Derek Jeter New York Yankees. And sappiness be damned, they just don't quite look the same without him.

There's one way, however, that this has been a very, very good thing.