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How Jurickson Profar helped sign his replacement -- and next steps for the Braves
In the wake of Profar's suspension, Mike Yastrzemski's signing has become even more important as Atlanta weighs its options moving forward.

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THE STATE OF THE YANKEES
When will Cole return? Is Dominguez a trade candidate? What to expect from six make-or-break Yankees
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC SCOREBOARD

BETTING ON BASEBALL
World Baseball Classic odds: Team USA still favored over Japan, Dominican Republic
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which began last week.

Every teams odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers remain favorites for repeat
Looking at all 30 teams' odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers and Yankees.


SPRING TRAINING SCOREBOARD
MLB Rank 2026: Who are the best 100 players in baseball right now?

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Bitterness turns into celebration as Puerto Rico's WBC journey begins
Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.

WBC predictions: Will Japan repeat or is United States the team to beat?
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.


FANTASY BASEBALL
An Athletic hits 50 homers? Four Royals hit 30? Bold predictions for every AL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.

A Brewer goes 30/30? A Giant wins the batting title? Bold predictions for every NL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.


RANKING THE BEST AT EVERY POSITION
Ranking MLB positions: Which spots on the diamond have the most -- and least -- projected production?
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.

Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.

Top Headlines
- South Korea claws into WBC quarters via tiebreak
- Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
- Dominicans ride 4 HRs to mercy rule win in WBC
- Braves lefty Wentz carted off after mishap at 1st
- Reds tab Abbott for Opening Day against Red Sox
- Sources: Nationals reach deal with RHP Littell
- Rangers claim Blanco; Montgomery to 60-day IL
- Cubs relievers Hodge, Wicks to start season on IL
- ⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
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