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Baseball's return to a 162-game schedule starts Thursday. Here's your guide to everything from the ace showdowns to the must-see stars.

Can the Dodgers repeat? Are the Yankees the AL's best? Will Mike Trout take home his fourth MVP?

All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.

President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.

First baseman Anthony Rizzo, 31, may have indicated this week that he would rather not negotiate during the season, but the Chicago Cubs are willing to talk about a new contract agreement when he is.

The Washington Nationals will be down five players and a staff member for Opening Day after a player tested positive for COVID-19, general manager Mike Rizzo said Wednesday.

As fans return to major league stadiums for openers Thursday amid pandemic attendance restrictions in most places, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred can envision filled ballparks by midseason.

The Dodgers' Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger have the top-selling jerseys in MLB. Mike Trout, the consensus best player in baseball, ranked 10th on the list released Wednesday.

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will start the season on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain.

Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi will begin the season on the injured list with a right oblique strain.

While moving forward with a plan to change their name, the Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint.

Hector Neris will open the season as the Phillies closer, according to manager Joe Girardi, who chose the right-hander for the role over Archie Bradley and Jose Alvarado.

Umpire Angel Hernandez lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination, with a judge ruling that a "handful of cherry-picked examples" did not demonstrate a systematic effort by the league.

The Marlins will now play at LoanDepot Park, after a multiyear naming rights agreement was announced by the team Wednesday. Miami had not previously had a naming rights agreement for its ballpark.

As the Mets and Francisco Lindor remain locked in contract negotiations, teammate Pete Alonso said he hopes the Mets "pay him $400 million," and added that the star shortstop "is worth every penny."

Police are asking "Where's Looie?" after a minor league baseball team in Tennessee reported its team mascot was stolen from its ballpark.

Baseball is back. Here's everything you need to get up to speed for the 2021 season.

While Mike Trout is the consensus favorite at sportsbooks to win the AL MVP award at 2-1, teammate Shohei Ohtani, at 20-1, has attracted more money wagered than any other player.

Braves pitcher Mike Soroka, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon last season, saw his first action of the spring with two innings against the Red Sox. "It felt good," Soroka said."