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Passan's MLB season preview: What I am sure about for all 30 MLB teams

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SPRING TRAINING SCOREBOARD

SHOWING OFF!
Juan Soto wallops a homer for the Mets
Aaron Judge shows off his arm, lasering a throw to home plate

LEARNED HIS LESSON?
From 40/70 to 40/30? Ronald Acuna Jr. says he'll be more careful on the basepaths this season -- but no one believes him
After a second ACL tear, the Braves' 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger -- and healthier -- than ever.

EVALUATING THE SPRING
Which young players will rock 2025? Ranking the top prospects in MLB's 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.
A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? Spring numbers we do (and don't) believe in
It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real and what's not.

TRENDING IN BASEBALL
Passan: Two major league teams, two minor league ballparks -- and what it says about the sport
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.
2025 MiLB alternate identities bring plenty of wild names
The trend of minor league teams adopting unique "alternate identities" is sweeping the nation.

STARTING PITCHING DECLINE
Are we losing star pitchers at a higher rate than ever? We did the math -- here's what we found
We examined how much starting pitching injuries are really hurting baseball -- and what it means for 2025.
How Jacob deGrom is learning to throw smarter, not harder
He hasn't pitched a full season since 2019 -- but the Rangers ace has a plan to make 2025 special.

FANTASY BASEBALL
Fantasy Baseball ESPN+ Cheat Sheet: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers
You've read their names all preseason long, it'd be a shame to forget them on draft day. The ESPN+ Cheat Sheet is one way to make sure that doesn't happen.
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft.

MLB BETTING GUIDE
Our favorite prop bet for every team
Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.
Top Headlines
- Reports: Blue Jays' Swanson has carpal tunnel
- Braves' Riley leaves game after HBP on right hand
- Yanks' Rodon gets Opening Day nod with Cole out
- Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day
- Eflin to start Orioles' March 27 opener in Toronto
- Rays pick up 1B Díaz's option, add vesting option
- Pads-M's season-series winner to get Vedder Cup
- Devers: Willing to do whatever Red Sox want
- 30 teams, 30 breakout candidates
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