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'I didn't know Kyle Tucker spoke': Why the 'silent assassin' could be MLB's next $400 million star
He might not be a household name, but the new Cubs outfielder is still the same slugger he was back when he was breaking records in high school.
MLB's villains or its gold standard? How the Dodgers got here
Love them or loathe them, the defending champs built a new evil empire with a series of monumental moves.
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MLB's top 10 breakout teams for 2025: A sleeping Giant in the NL West? A Ray of light in Tampa?
Who is going to surprise baseball this season? We have a new stat that could predict the future.
Passan's MLB season preview: What I am sure about for all 30 MLB teams
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Eric Karabell's 'Do Not Draft' list
Knowing whom not to draft to your team can be as important as knowing whom to draft. Eric Karabell identifies the players unlikely to be on his roster this season due to too much risk, too much hype or not enough at-bats.
Cheat Sheet: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers
The ESPN+ Cheat Sheet is one way to make sure you don't forget anyone whom you may want to draft.
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Phillies' S'mores Quesadilla leads new MLB park foods
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
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Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener
— Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
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Teoscar Hernandez extends lead in 9th for Dodgers with RBI
Teoscar Hernandez drives in Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers in the top of the ninth inning vs. the Cubs.
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Shohei Ohtani scores on error to put Dodgers ahead
Shohei Ohtani crosses home on an error to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead over the Cubs in Japan.
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- Ohtani, Yamamoto lead Dodgers to Tokyo win
- Freeman (rib) out of Dodgers' lineup in Tokyo
- Braves' Strider K's 6 of 8 batters in spring debut
- Twins to be without injured Lewis on Opening Day
- Tigers narrow 3B pool, option Jung to Triple-A
- White Sox's Rojas has hairline fracture in big toe
- Reports: Braves, McCann have minor league deal
- Padres' Darvish put on pause because of fatigue
- Examining the impact of pitching injuries
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Ranking the top prospects in MLB's 2025 Spring Breakout
Marcelo Mayer vs. Carson Williams? Cole Young vs. Travis Bazzana? As baseball's future stars face off in a March showcase, let's see how they stack up for the season ahead.
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Are we losing MLB star pitchers at a higher rate than ever? Let's investigate
We examined how much starting pitching injuries are really hurting baseball -- and what it means for 2025.
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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. has new plan after second ACL tear
After a second ACL tear, the Braves' 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger -- and healthier -- than ever.
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What A's, Rays moving to minor league ballparks means for MLB
When Opening Day arrives, the A's and Rays will begin life in temporary homes. Here's how they got there and what can be learned.
