2,428 games to go: 10 sizzling storylines to follow for 2025 MLB season

With two games down and 2,428 to go, here's what on our radar ahead of Opening Day.
Wed, Apr 2
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Diamondbacks enter extension frenzy with deal for All-Star second baseman
Extension fever is rampant across MLB these days, and Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is now joining the frenzy.
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Padres find success where Blue Jays come up short
While the Blue Jays are public about their attempts — and subsequent failures — to lock in key pieces of their roster, the Padres negotiate out of the public eye.
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Watch: Jackson Merrill quickly rewards Padres for massive payday
Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill celebrated a massive payday with a two-run home run against the Guardians on Wednesday.
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Red Sox legend offers to help Rafael Devers amid struggles
Rafael Devers has had a nightmare start to the 2025 season, and one of the greatest hitters in MLB history is willing to help the Boston Red Sox slugger through it.
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Five overreactions and underreactions to the Yankees hot 2025 start
The Yankees got off to a loud start this season.
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Kodai Senga's first outing gives Mets much-needed boost in confidence
Senga, 32, battled several injuries in 2024 and was placed on the IL for the majority of the season.
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Royals unaddressed offseason issue is still a major concern
The Royals failed to make one particular upgrade this offseason and are paying the price for that failure early in the 2025 season.
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The 'Active MLB complete games pitched leaders' quiz
Pitching a complete game is an increasingly-rare feat in modern Major League Baseball, but the occasional pitcher reminds us that it is still possible.