Opening Day is just around the corner -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
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Inside Caminero's dominant WBC debut -- and what it means for his Rays future. The young star is thriving on the international stage, garnering the admiration of his Dominican Republic teammates and setting himself up for a strong 2026 campaign.
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Podcast youtu.be/s_P7bT4Fj0s Scott Boras discusses the Tarik Skubal decision about the WBC, how A.J. Hinch protects him; @PaulHembo talks about Arozarena/Raleigh, WBC, the number that Bryce Harper should focus, the teams facing significant injury risk, Junior Caminero.
Man, just please come back safe': What it's like for an MLB team when its stars are in the WBC
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.
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Podcast youtu.be/IpGdCf-1THA Eric Hosmer talks WBC: the best moments, Contreras, Manny Machado, Caminero, Schwarber, and Skubal's quandary. Tim Kurkjian talks about what he saw in the camps of the Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees (and he's leaning toward one of those teams threatening the Dodgers).
On the podcast, Eric Hosmer talks about the WBC -- Contreras, Caminero, the deep DR lineup, Machado, Skubal's quandary; @Kurkjian discusses what he saw in the Tigers' camp, Ben Rice, the Schwarber home run. youtu.be/crrQQX-hEBc
How Jurickson Profar helped sign his replacement -- and next steps for the Braves... In the wake of Profar's suspension, the Yastrzemski signing has become even more important as Atlanta weighs its options moving forward.
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Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field for the Yankees on Opening Day. Here's what that means.
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On the podcast, youtu.be/qxviKFSYMIo Jesse Rogers and editor Liz Finney go through ESPN's Top 100 list, explain the methodology, and we draft; I'll just say -- Jesse was the Blazers/Sam Bowie, I was the Bulls/Jordan with how this worked out. MLB's Joe Martinez explains what's behind the ABS system.
From Jorge Castillo: Bitterness turns into celebration as Puerto Rico's WBC journey begins... Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.
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On the podcast, youtu.be/qxviKFSYMIo Jesse Rogers and editor Liz Finney go through ESPN's Top 100 list, explain the methodology, and we draft; I'll just say -- Jesse was the Blazers/Sam Bowie, I was the Bulls/Jordan with how this worked out. MLB's Joe Martinez explains what's behind the ABS system.
Charter flights, team dinners and rivals bonding: Inside Team USA's WBC arrival, with Jesse Rogers.
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.
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Can anyone challenge Team USA? Which stars will shine brightest? Here's everything you need for the 2026 WBC.
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Podcast youtu.be/jOUlcThLjBw Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discusses Jurickson Profar's suspension, the Tigers, WBC picks, the Yankees' lineup; Paul Hembekides discusses works best in the ABS challenge system, and which pitchers might suffer, plus a pitcher he thinks is headed for a breakout.
David Schoenfield writes about the most dominant positions in the big leagues, determining which reigns supreme right now.
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On the podcast: Cubs exec Jed Hoyer discusses PCA's swing, the pursuit of Alex Bregman, and being an old guy among FO types; David Schoenfield takes a shot at drafting the biggest threat to the Dodgers' reign, Kevin McGonigle, Ben Rice, etc. youtu.be/-SimwMxMAyo
From Jorge Castillo: Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next. Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
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Ranking the Top 10 DHs... Our dive into the best players at every position reaches its conclusion with the game's most powerful hitters.
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Within our list of the Top 10 center fielders, we consider the difficult situation Byron Buxton inhabits.
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On the podcast, Yankees Manager Aaron Boone discusses how the ABS challenge system will impact his interactions with the home plate umpires. youtu.be/kiVkUiWK4sA
Podcast youtu.be/kiVkUiWK4sA Aaron Boone discusses the Yankees' ABS strategy, Judge and the challenges, his byplay with umpires, Cole progress; @PaulHembo talks about Chris Sale's new deal, a team that read the buy/sell market the best.
Evaluators love Roman Anthony... but with just half a season in the majors, does he rank in the Top 10 of all corner outfielders?
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Ranking the top 10 shortstops in MLB: Is Witt, Henderson or Perdomo No. 1? Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.
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On the podcast, we talk about how the numbers show: This is the Golden Era of shortstops. youtu.be/8TgBeht-KBQ
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and David Schoenfield talk about Gerrit Cole's promising bullpen session, the Top 10 shortstops and the Golden Era of Shortstops, and Bill Mazeroski.
Ranking the third basemen: Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?
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How high does Nick Kurtz rank?
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.
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On the podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2Y5J... Hosmer talks about the Tony Clark resignation, what the union has been missing, the lack of Latin American representation, and the Royals; Jesse Rogers talks Cubs, PCA, Bregman, PA. Ken Davidoff discusses his new book, and a favorite Jeter anecdote.
Ranking the Top 10 second basemen:
Does Marte's offense put him on top? Or does Hoerner's elite defense make him No. 1? Here's how our list shakes out.
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Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2AKc... with Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts and Jays Manager John Schneider, looking back and looking ahead; @hembo with thoughts about the Red Sox lineup and the Pirates' defense; Jorge Castillo talks about the Tony Clark debacle for the Players Association.
