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Our hottest early MLB hot takes: From a Cy Young trifecta to an MVP candidate you've never heard of

What can we glean from two weeks of baseball? Enough to make our experts go all-in on their boldest predictions.

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WINDOW CLOSING?

Why Phillies decided to run it back instead of going big in MLB offseason

The Dodgers and Mets won the winter, but one of their closest competitors looks a lot like it did a season ago.

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TOP PLAYS FROM THE DIAMOND

Derek Hill goes full extension for incredible catch on warning track

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Walk-off walk gives Guardians 1-0 win over White Sox

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ALL ABOUT TORPEDOS

How has the torpedo bat changed the industry? We went to a bat company to find out

The torpedo bat's rise has changed the industry for the companies that make them. Here is one bat-maker's story.

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What players and coaches are saying about torpedo bats

We canvassed the sport for takes on the hottest trend of the 2025 season so far.

UNI WATCH

Giants unveil latest City Connect uniform, pay homage to San Francisco's rich music history

The San Francisco Giants teamed up with Bay Area musical artists for their 2025 City Connect uniform.

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Grading City Connect uniforms: Giants' new set might be the worst ever

From the pastel Padres to the Motor City Tigers and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.

VLADDY STAYING IN TORONTO

Winners, losers and who could get paid next after Vlad Jr.'s megadeal with Blue Jays

Toronto finally locked up the face of its franchise. Here's what the deal means for Vlad Jr., the Jays and MLB.

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Why Stephen A. is surprised that Vlad Jr.'s $500M extension wasn't higher

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ANDSCAPE

Fifty years later, Frank Robinson's managerial debut still matters to those who were there

On April 8, 1975, Robinson became the first Black manager in MLB history

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FANTASY BASEBALL

Do not trade away these pitchers... or else!

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some solid starts from unexpected pitching sources. Should you buy in?

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