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New faces in new places, top prospects and more: What we're most excited for as spring training games begin

TEst 4 February 26, 2021 - 5:52am
Here's what we can't wait to watch when MLB games start this weekend.

Harper declares NL East baseball's 'best division'

TEst 4 February 25, 2021 - 3:02pm
Phillies star Bryce Harper said the NL East is the best division in MLB. "I don't think that's even a question," he said on Thusrday.

Francisco Lindor channels Eddie Murphy, sports classic 'Coming to America' Mets jacket

TEst 4 February 25, 2021 - 9:00am
New York's new superstar shortstop made a vintage fashion statement at spring training camp Thursday.

MLB Stock Watch: First look at win projections, playoff odds and more

TEst 4 February 25, 2021 - 5:57am
Here's how we rank baseball's 30 teams as spring training games begin.

Fantasy baseball rookie rankings for 2021

TEst 4 February 25, 2021 - 5:57am
Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential contributions during the 2021 baseball season.

Fantasy baseball: Karabell's prospect watch

TEst 4 February 25, 2021 - 5:57am
Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of his favorite and least favorite fantasy baseball rookies for the 2021 season.

Ex-Rangers OF Choo signs to play in S. Korea

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 8:47pm
Shin-Soo Choo will play for a basebal club in his native South Korea after agreeing to a one-year contract worth 2.4 million, the biggest of its kind in the KBO league.

Eager Bieber set to talk new deal with Cleveland

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 5:47pm
As the optimistic Indians ponder contract talks with ace and Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber, team president Chris Antonetti said Cleveland is "hopeful that Shane will be here for a really long time to come."

Ohtani hits 97 mph during live batting practice

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 5:47pm
Saying that the "rules are there aren't going to be any rules" with Shohei Ohtani's usage this season, Angels manager Joe Maddon is optimistic about the veteran's prospects on the mound.

Vlad Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 2:47pm
Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has worked aggressively on his conditioning, and says he's lost 42 pounds since last July.

Yanks: German apology first step; still ways to go

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 2:47pm
Yankees pitcher Domingo German publicly apologized Wednesday for a domestic violence incident that merited a suspension, while his teammates weighed in on his face-to-face address to them the previous day.

White Sox star Abreu tests positive for COVID-19

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 11:47am
Jose Abreu will be away from the White Sox after testing positive for COVID-19, but GM Rick Hahn says the reigning AL MVP is "completely asymptomatic" and will rejoin the team in the "not too distant future."

Twins' top prospect Lewis to miss 2021 season

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 11:47am
Twins shortstop Royce Lewis, recently rated by ESPN as baseball's No. 15 overall prospect, will miss the entire 2021 season because of a torn ACL.

Prospect says M's manipulating his service time

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 8:46am
Prospect Jarred Kelenic and one of his agents told USA Today that it was "crystal clear" that the Mariners' decision to not call him up to the majors in 2020 was based on service time after he turned down a guaranteed contract in 2019.

Padres owner on Tatis deal: 'Nothing we can't do'

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 8:46am
Padres majority owner Peter Seidler doesn't think San Diego is a small market and says the franchise's willingness to dole out three nine-figure deals over the past four years proves his commitment to winning.

Kings of Command: Breakout pitchers to draft in fantasy baseball

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 8:46am
Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual "Kings of Command."

Which teams had the best and worst MLB offseason? Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the winter

TEst 4 February 24, 2021 - 5:46am
Some front offices crushed their hot stove to-do list while others sat back and watched.

Story focused on new-look Rockies, not contract

TEst 4 February 23, 2021 - 5:50pm
Trevor Story's priority list this season includes being a more vocal leader, taking his base stealing to another level, crushing early-count fastballs and honing his footwork in the field.

Cole: MLB's service-time problem blatant, 'tired'

TEst 4 February 23, 2021 - 5:50pm
Add Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to the growing list of major leaguers who have slammed the way some MLB teams think about players in the wake of former Mariners president Kevin Mather's inflammatory comments about service-time manipulation and free agency.

Walker switches number choice due to Mr. Met

TEst 4 February 23, 2021 - 5:50pm
Taijuan Walker pondered taking the No. 00 with the Mets, but when he found out that belonged to Mr. Met, the team's mascot, he chose No. 99 instead.

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