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MLB’s top 5 breakout teams for 2026: A healthier Braves squad? A bounce-back in Baltimore?

MLB’s top 5 breakout teams for 2026: A healthier Braves squad? A bounce-back in Baltimore? by Bradford Doolittle

Who is going to surprise baseball this season? We have the numbers that could predict the future.

Sizing up the NL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training

Sizing up the NL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training by Jesse Rogers

It’s been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.

The Dodgers … and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make

The Dodgers … and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make by Alden Gonzalez

L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest by

The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.

Source: Guardians extend Ramirez through 2032

Source: Guardians extend Ramirez through 2032 by Jesse Rogers

The Guardians extended star third baseman Jose Ramirez four years through 2032, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Twins sign left-hander Rogers, catcher Caratini

Twins sign left-hander Rogers, catcher Caratini by

The Twins signed left-hander Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract on Friday while also finalizing a two-year, $14 million deal with catcher Victor Caratini.

Mariners pick up RHP Criswell in trade with Mets

Mariners pick up RHP Criswell in trade with Mets by Associated Press

The Mets traded right-hander Cooper Criswell, who appeared in seven games for Boston last season, to the Mariners in exchange for cash.

Sources: ChiSox, P Dominguez reach $20M deal

Sources: ChiSox, P Dominguez reach $20M deal by Jeff Passan

The White Sox and reliever Seranthony Dominguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN.

Scherzer may wait past Opening Day for right fit

Scherzer may wait past Opening Day for right fit by

Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer is in no hurry to sign for a 19th major league season but also says he is healthy and ready if certain teams call.

Predictions for rest of MLB offseason: Where will the best ace available sign? Who will make a major trade?

Predictions for rest of MLB offseason: Where will the best ace available sign? Who will make a major trade? by ESPN

How will the rest of free agency play out? Here’s what our experts think could go down between now and spring training.