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One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to as players report to camp.
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What we can't wait to see in spring training
From the high payroll Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox.
TOP HEADLINES
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THE BEST IN THE GAME
Buster Olney ranks the top 10 catchers in MLB: Who is No. 1 behind the plate?
William Contreras or Adley Rutschman? We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2025, starting witch catcher.
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'IT'S A LOT OF LOVE'
Juan Soto still can't process enormity of Mets contract
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HIGH EXPECTATIONS IN WRIGLEYVILLE
'It should feel like this all the time': What could make or break a crucial season for the Cubs
After adding some big names this winter, Chicago isn't shying away from expectations as spring training begins.
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FANTASY BASEBALL
Mock Draft No. 1: Pitchers, catchers and fantasy experts report
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2025, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
Fantasy baseball news or noise: Bregman moving to second, Kershaw returns to Dodgers
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
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WRAPPING UP THE OFFSEASON
MLB offseason grades: Red Sox's big deal for Bregman; Padres sign Pivetta
Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
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BETTING ON BASEBALL
NL preview: Win totals and post-season odds for each team
AL preview: Win totals and postseason odds for each team
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MLB
Ranking MLB's best at every position for 2025: Olney's top 10 shortstops, pitchers and more
As a new baseball season approaches, we compare the elite at every spot on the diamond.
Top Headlines
- Mets' Soto arrives, happy long-term future secure
- Bregman: 'Something special here' with Red Sox
- Stranded at 3rd: Arenado arrives amid trade talk
- Yankees' Stanton (elbows) uncertain for opener
- Dodgers' Ohtani throws first bullpen of spring
- DeJong agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals
- Freeman 'perfectly on track' for Dodgers opener
- Ex-White Sox All-Star Jenks has stomach cancer
- Way-Too-Early All-Star predictions
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