Bowden’s 2025 All-MLB Breakout Team: A 26-man roster of promising players to watch
Here is my loaded 26-man roster, a position-by-position look at the players who are primed for breakout seasons in 2025.
Tue, Mar 25
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NL East could be MLB’s most interesting division. Plus, what’s with the Cardinals?
Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.
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Atlanta Braves 2025 season preview: Roster breakdown, projections and bold prediction
After a pretty quiet offseason, the Braves hope to return to the top of the AL East.
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How each MLB team can make the 2025 playoffs. (Yes, even the Rockies and White Sox)
It’s OK. Dream a little.
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25 MLB predictions for 2025 season: Vlad Jr. extended? Cease to O’s? Phillies sign Tucker?
Baseball is back, so let’s have some fun with it.
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Mon, Mar 24
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Craig Kimbrel’s return could be boon for Braves’ bullpen, if his body cooperates
Kimbrel, 36, was at least willing to share with a reporter that a balky back contributed to his struggles last season.
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Ranking all 30 MLB teams’ Opening Day lineups: Dodgers, Braves lead way, Rangers power up
Here’s how I rank the Opening Day lineups for all 30 teams as an intriguing season gets underway.
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Who will win the 2025 World Series? Predicting the MLB champions, MVP and Cy Young
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be preseason favorites to repeat — but the majority of our 33 writers picked other teams to win it all.
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Sun, Mar 23
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Braves trade again with Angels, swapping Ian Anderson for José Suarez
Anderson walked 20 batters this spring, something the Braves didn't want to see in-season.
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