Sleeper pick in the NL Central? Plus, Guardians’ wizardry deserves more attention
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What we saw on MLB’s Opening Day: Ohtani delivers, Mets swoon, Tyler O’Neill strikes again
It was Game 1 of 162. A drop in the bucket, but it quenches a winter’s thirst.
Players:
Thu, Mar 27
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Q&A with Cubs president Jed Hoyer, Part 2: Expecting young players to take ‘step forward’
Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch have key roles this season.
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What to expect from the Top 100 and ‘Just Missed’ prospects on MLB Opening Day rosters
Eleven players from Law's Top 100 and 'Just Missed' prospect lists are opening the season on MLB rosters.
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One bold prediction for each MLB team, from an all-Dodgers Cy Young ballot to Ichiro’s mic-drop comeback
A return from retirement, new ballpark menu items and brighter days in Chicago.
Players:
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The top 12 storylines for the 2025 MLB season: A potential Dodger dynasty, Juan Soto’s worth and more
Plus a wide open AL East, the plight of three aging aces and a "39th annual dumb World Series prediction.
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Ahead of Opening Day, Cubs will be relying early on Brad Keller and Colin Rea
Plus, Nico Hoerner will be ready to start against the Diamondbacks, though Chicago's final lineup remains to be seen.
Players:
Wed, Mar 26
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Ranking all 30 MLB teams’ Opening Day rotations: Dodgers, Phillies, Mariners lead way
As the old adage goes, you can never have too much starting pitching.
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Ranking all 30 MLB teams’ Opening Day starting rotations: Dodgers, Phillies, Mariners lead way
As the old adage goes, you can never have too much starting pitching.