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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.

TOP PLAYS FROM THE DIAMOND
Derek Hill goes full extension for incredible catch on warning track
Walk-off walk gives Guardians 1-0 win over White Sox

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

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

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?
Top Headlines
- Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
- Pads' Merrill lands on IL week after $135M deal
- Orioles' Eflin (lat) gets MRI, will be put on IL
- Skenes ships career-worst 5 runs in loss to Cards
- Twins' Lopez exits start; MRI set on hamstring
- M's Robles out at least 12 weeks, possibly season
- Roberts: Ohtani in 'good place' in elbow rehab
- Braves add to bullpen depth with Astros' Montero
- 2025 World Series contender tiers
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