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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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'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.
Crow-Armstrong's spring training hairstyle features Cubbie blue stars
It's not the first time the young centerfielder has dabbled with Cubbie blue hair dye.
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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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WHO IS READY FOR A BIG YEAR?
Freeman not an All-Star? Elly over Mookie?! Our Way-Too-Early 2025 MLB All-Stars predictions
Who could be representing both squads in Atlanta this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
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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.
Jeff Passan: Getting Alex Bregman really cinches offseason for Red Sox
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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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NAMES TO WATCH
What Jeff Passan is hearing about top remaining free agents, trade candidates
There are still stars available via free agency and trades as teams report to camp for a new season. Here's what we're hearing.
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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