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MLB's villains or its gold standard? How the Los Angeles Dodgers got here
Love them or loathe them, the defending champs built a new evil empire with a series of monumental moves.
How many of the worst teams does it take to beat the Dodgers?
We took MLB's worst club and kept adding until we constructed a roster that could beat L.A.
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Passan's MLB season preview: What I am sure about for all 30 MLB teams
SPRING TRAINING SCOREBOARD
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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.
NEW APPROACH FOR ACUNA?
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.
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
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.
PITCHERS IN FOCUS
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
Are any Twins hitters worth drafting?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
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.
MLB
Cubs-Dodgers tilt in Tokyo could be the latest memorable international MLB game
The contests will feature five Japanese players across the two clubs, including Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Top Headlines
- 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
- Brewers' Myers (oblique) to open season on IL
- Giants OF Lee (back tightness) scheduled for MRI
- Padres' Darvish put on pause because of fatigue
- Examining the impact of pitching injuries
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MLB spring training 2025: 10 players scouts are buzzing about
These potential breakout stars are drawing rave reviews early in spring training.
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Final 2025 offseason grades for all 30 MLB teams
Now that we're into March and preparing for the 2025 season, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.
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Ranking MLB's best at every position for 2025: Olney's top 10s
As a new baseball season approaches, we compare the elite at every spot on the diamond.
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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.
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Spring training: MLB stats and numbers we're watching
It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real from the March mirages.
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MLB players, managers on the decline of the first baseman
A position known for powerful sluggers has become a revolving door. We asked MLB insiders what has changed.
