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Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Is you club more likely to surprise or underachieve this season? Our experts weigh in.
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World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite team?
Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
AN UNUSUAL POISE
'You can tell they believe they belong': The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams -- and showcasing their poise while doing so.
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A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from opening weekend
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out.
THE ADVENT OF ROBOT UMPIRES
Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
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ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires.
TRENDING IN BASEBALL
Yankees' mini dessert 'Chicken Bucket' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
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FANTASY BASEBALL
Closer stock watch: Don't run from Carlos Estevez just yet
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
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Free agent pickups: Don't hesitate to add Sal Stewart
Many top rookies made a big early impression, but it's one who debuted late last season who is most available.
SUPERSTAR SLUGGERS
'Nobody has seen the best in Vladdy yet': How a dominant October took Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a new level
Toronto's slugger proved he was a superstar in the playoffs, but it was in his leadership that he really stepped up. Now, the hope is that carries over to 2026 -- and beyond.
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'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
The Rangers' outfielder has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.
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Brown and Alvarez lead Astros past scuffling Red Sox 9-2 for 4th straight win
— Hunter Brown pitched six smooth innings, Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
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How does ABS work? What automated ball-strike rule means for MLB
Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.
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Passan's MLB season preview: Predictions, fantasy tips, more
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
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Why Venezuela-Team USA WBC final is a win for all of baseball
Denied gold by a Venezuelan team that symbolized the event at its best, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.
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MLB 2026: Why Paul DePodesta thinks he can fix the Rockies
Paul DePodesta is back in baseball -- and he plans to fix the Colorado Rockies.
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Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: Griffin, McGonigle, more
Where do stars of tomorrow such as Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle land as we rank baseball's best young players?
