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2024-25 MLB Top 40 Free Agent Big Board: Pete Alonso returns to Mets, Alex Bregman goes to Red Sox
5h · Tim Britton, Chad Jennings, Aaron GleemanThis article may be behind a paywall
$Analysis, best fits, and contract projections on a strong free-agent class.
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Astros starter Luis Garcia shut down with another setback in Tommy John recovery
8h · Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$Garcia, who has not appeared in a major-league game since May 1, 2023, was scheduled to face hitters Thursday morning.
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How MLB’s Top 100 position players stack up, from Juan Soto to Shohei Ohtani
14h · Eno Sarris, Aaron Gleeman, Tyler KepnerThis article may be behind a paywall
$We separated the best 100 non-pitchers into different levels to see who reigns supreme.
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Spring Training hat rankings: Mr. Met in high demand, but do pinstripes work on a hat?
15h · Brooks Peck, David BetancourtThis article may be behind a paywall
$While the regular season has already begun for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, it’s still Spring Training for everyone else, so let’s talk about Spring Training hats.
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Jose Altuve to open the season as the Astros’ primary left fielder
Mar 19 · Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$Jose Altuve will open the season as the Houston Astros’ primary left fielder, a fate that’s felt foregone throughout spring training but got finalized by manager Joe Espada on Wednesday afternoon.
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Love or hate the Astros’ newest City Connect uniforms? Our panel weighs in
Mar 19 · The Athletic MLB and Culture StaffThis article may be behind a paywall
$It can be hard to get baseball writers to agree on much, but that was not the case for these uniforms.
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MLB American League West 2025 preview: Houston’s run may be fading
Mar 19 · Jim Bowden, Sam Blum, Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$The West doesn’t feature any truly horrible teams.
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MLB insiders rank starting pitchers: Who’s ‘just a guy’ and who’s No. 1?
Mar 19 · Sahadev Sharma, Will Sammon, Andy McCulloughThis article may be behind a paywall
$Who are the baseball's aces?
The 2025 Aces Project: MLB insiders rank starting pitchers, from ‘just a guy’ to No. 1
Mar 19 · Sahadev Sharma, Will Sammon, Andy McCulloughThis article may be behind a paywall
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After surviving ‘the pits of despair,’ Lance McCullers Jr. makes first start in 868 days
Mar 19 · Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$"I felt as late as this past summer (that) I may never pitch again," McCullers said.
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What I’m seeing at Astros camp: Where Chas McCormick stands, Jake Meyers’ voice and more
Mar 17 · Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$Cam Smith playing right field throws McCormick's future with the team into question and Isaac Paredes is getting a look as the No. 2 hitter.
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MLB Preseason Power Rankings: Where is your favorite team starting the 2025 season?
Mar 17 · Grant Brisbee, Stephen J. Nesbitt, Andy McCulloughThis article may be behind a paywall
$With the curtain rising on the 2025 MLB season Tuesday in Tokyo, here’s a primer on all 30 teams and their current playoff odds.
Zach Dezenzo and Cam Smith need everyday at-bats. When will they get them in the majors?
Mar 16 · Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$Dezenzo and Smith are putting up strong numbers in spring training, but Joe Espada doesn't want to put young players in part-time roles.
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Shohei Ohtani, other award winners to wear gold MLB logo patches that will go into trading cards
Mar 15 · Brooks PeckThis article may be behind a paywall
$MLB award winners will now be recognizable through the patches on their jerseys, giving way to a new line of rare trading cards.
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