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Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton continues to show off his power this season, as he's developing into one of the best home-run hitters in the MLB.

During Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Stanton got off to a quick start, blasting this home run to center field in the first inning.

Updates from Saturday, May 24

The Rockies' PR Twitter feed delivered bad news regarding Nolan Arenado on Saturday:

Joe Morgan of MLB.com provides more from Arenado:

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In years past, the New York Mets have been notorious for making deals that don’t pan out. While it’s still too early to determine whether Chris Young and Curtis Granderson will have a big impact for the team, one thing is for sure—they haven’t put up the numbers Nelson Cruz has so far in 2014.

Numerous injuries have depleted the Seattle Mariners’ rotation during the first quarter of the 2014 season, but the team has found a hidden gem in Roenis Elias as a result.

Babe Ruth is arguably the greatest baseball player who has ever lived, and once you see one of his paychecks, it's clear he was a huge bargain.

Sure, that was quite a bit of money for those times. However, that wouldn't come close to matching the salaries of today's biggest stars.

Check out an astounding estimate of what Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera will make under his latest contract:

Per Jane Lee of MLB.com, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray has become the first A's player since at least 1914 to open a season with 10 consecutive quality starts. Gray ran his streak to 10 games with an eight-inning performance Thursday afternoon, allowing only a single earned run to the Tampa Bay Rays while striking out three.

The Colorado Rockies are amused by anyone who believes they are stealing their opponents' signs during games at Coors Field this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke held the New York Mets to one earned run Thursday night, thus setting an MLB record by allowing two earned runs or fewer in 22 consecutive starts, per ESPN New York's Adam Rubin.  The previous record of 21 consecutive outings was shared by Greinke and Roger Clemens, the latter of whom accomplished

The Oakland Athletics are in first place in the AL West through a little more than a quarter of the season. The Athletics have won the division the past two years, but is this the year they finally go deep into the playoffs?

The A's lost two key pitchers early in the season in A.J. Griffin and Jarrod Parker, but had a great free-agent signing in Scott Kazmir. If the A's pitching staff can keep it up, expect to see Bob Melvin and Billy Beane's club go deep in the playoffs. 

What good is talent to a fantasy owner who lacks timing?

Fantasy baseball—just like the real thing—is a game of skill, luck and timing. That last trait, in particular, comes in handy in regard to getting value in the trading game.

Knowing which player(s) to trade away and which to deal for—and knowing just the right time to do so—can make all the difference.