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The fan polls are in and it’s time to review them! The Athletic, courtesy of Stephen J. Nesbitt, put out polls for fans to answer about different debates surrounding baseball. From salary caps to betting, it’s time to see what the fans really think. 

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Jurickson Profar is suspended for 162 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second time this year. Blake Snell is not expected to return for Opening Day following his shoulder injury. Plus, a World Baseball Classic preview! How does the WBC work and what are the stats going to look like?

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The Automatic Ball/Strike System is the newest set of rules added to the Major League with the hope of having all the calls right. Will this system actually work compared to calls that umpires make? Who will benefit the most from this new system? 

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The World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching and Opening Day is not too far behind it! Both Tarik Skubal’s and Paul Skenes’ roles in the WBC have been revealed. More trades are happening and players are gearing up for both the WBC and Opening Day. Plus, baseball is going to be in the Olympics in 2028. Is there any way baseball can be as popular as other summer sports in the Olympics? 

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With the Opening Day quickly approaching, it’s time to go over the teams that had set themselves up for this season. Between roster changes and who put themselves in the best position for the upcoming season, these are the top 10 teams with that who had the best offseason this year. 

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Major League Baseball Players Association executive director, Tony Clark, resigned after it came out that he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. Not only that, but it has also been revealed that Clark is under federal investigation for mishandling of union finances. On Monday, he was officially asked to resign from his position. Plus, the ABS is officially coming into play. Will this cause a big change to the game? Will players and coaches transition well to this new system?

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The Salary Cap system may not be the answer that the MLB is looking for in regards to a revenue solution. What may be beneficial for one team could be damaging to another. Can there be solutions to make it more of a fair playing ground? Should the 

MLB still look toward setting up a salary cap or should there be another solution?

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Baseball is back! Teams are back in Arizona and Florida for Spring Training and it is officially baseball season. Here are 5 stories that will be interesting to see how they pan out during Spring Training and throughout 2026. How will the new managers with no experience do? How will the new New York Mets do? What is going to happen with the ABS System?

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Caleb Durbin is traded to the Red Sox in a 6-player deal with the Brewers. Justin Verlander is back to the Tigers with a $13 million contract for one year. Another one year contract is agreed on between the Pirates and Marcell Ozuna for $12 million. Francisco Lindor and Corbin Carrol are both expected to have surgery, but hopefully will be ready for opening day. Plus, a look into the World Baseball Classic previews including insurance issues and the best names in the tournament.

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Team chemistry isn’t just something players deal with on the field. It happens in their clubhouses and travel days. If the team chemistry in the clubhouse is off, there’s a good chance that reflects on the field. Many factors go into a strong and good clubhouse, but what makes an MLB clubhouse a winning clubhouse?

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Both Carlos Carrera and Jose Altuve were denied insurance to play in the World Baseball Classic. How does this impact the players and the teams? The Cleveland Guardians sign Jose Ramirez to a 7-year $175 million extension. Freddy Peralta is considering a multiyear deal with the Mets. And Max Scherzer STILL hasn’t signed and may wait until opening day to do so. 

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Being able to play a sport you love comes with perks and being a closer for said sport really has its perks. From having the best seat in the bullpen to being able to show up later, these are 14 of the top perks of being an MLB closer. 

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Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones recently got voted to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Even though Beltran was involved in a cheat scandal with the Astros, he was still brought into the HOF. Are the voters being more lenient when voting on players who have scandals, or does bias play into it? Will the voting process change at all and will it be for the better? 

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The New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger finally agree on a five year, $162.5 million contract. The New York Mets get Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. The lockout is inevitable…but it could be a good thing! Plus, Ryan Pressly announces his retirement after 13 years. 

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Kyle Tucker, arguably the best player in free agency has officially signed a four year contract worth $240 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers acquiring Tucker, this makes the starting line up consist of seven players who have had multiple All-Star appearances. The Mets may have missed out on Kyle Tucker, but they got Bo Bichette on a 3 year, $126 million deal. Bichette is not only a strong hitter, but he will now be a 3rd baseman for the Mets. 

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Two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal is entering his last year of arbitration. The deadline for arbitration ended and Skubal and the Tigers have yet to come to a conclusion. Will they come to an understanding, or will one of them have to take a deal they don’t prefer?

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The Boston Red Sox lose Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs after a 5 year, $175 million deal is signed. The Diamondbacks get Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals. The Kansas City Royals bring in their outfield fences by ten feet. The Rockies are considering Michael Lorenzen as a hitter and the Giants are aggressively looking for a second baseman. 

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The offseason is notoriously known for being a slow season. There are no games, no deadlines, and it is in the middle of the holiday season. Plus, there are reasons that are out of the game’s control that cause the season to be so slow.

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The internet makes it so easy to share news and create a community, especially in the world of baseball. These are some of the "crazy" things the internet is saying. Tommy Pham proposes “Phamgraphs” as a new statistic. Why Kyle Farnsworth is the most viewed pitcher in Iowa? Is soccer actually more popular than baseball in America? 

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Anthony Rendon and the Angles are finally ending what could be the WORST contract in MLB. While it may be the worst, it's definitely not the only bad contract the league has seen. From Mike Hampton in 2001 to Stephen Strasburg in 2020, there have been plenty of contracts that just did not hit their marks. 

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The MLB is starting to implement its data collection and standardization rules to the MiLB. There are many pros and cons to doing this. Adding in these rules could be a great addition for the media surrounding the MiLB, but it could also make investments useless at the same time. The minors used to be a place for testing and growth, but how will these rules getting added change that? 

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The Chicago Cubs are close to acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Mets. The Rumor Roundup continues! The Red Sox are aggressively offering for Alex Bregman, the Mets are starting to look for a starting pitcher, and the Pirates are looking to get Eugenio Suarez. Plus, recapping all the baseball news and moves since early December.

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For nepo-babies like Hal Steinbrenner, it is never enough for them. When talking about the Yankees spending, Steinbrenner mentions he doesn’t think they were profitable. The Yankees ARE making money, but is it enough for him? 

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Description: Some of the recent free agent deals have left fans…confused. Players like Dylan Cease, Devin Williams, and Ryan Helsley are getting paid a shocking amount compared to their stats and years in the game. Are certain players getting paid too much?

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It’s time for the Rumor Roundup! The KC Royals are open to trading Cole Ragans, the Phillies could lose Schwarber to the Reds, and the Tigers want Michael King. Plus, Cody Ponch and the Blue Jays agree on a multimillion dollar deal. 

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Baseball has changed a lot since its start, and not everyone is a fan of how the games are run. People have their own takes and compare the game to the games of the past, so why not do the same! 

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It’s time for the first Other Baseball Awards! The OBA is an award show that highlights players, teams, and moments from the past season other than just MVP, Golden Glove, and Cy Young awards. Who do you think should win and what other categories should be featured? 

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The offseason has just begun and BIG moves are already happening. The Orioles trade for Taylor Ward and Josh Naylor will stay with the Marlins for another five years. Plus, going over the Mayday top 25 free agents.

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 Scheduling the season for the MLB is not an easy job. There are factors to take in like venue availability, events, and player off days. Three city trips are the hardest on players in many ways. Do the timings of these trips matter and how do they impact players? 

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 It’s a known fact that MLB players can’t bet on baseball, but what happens if they do and are caught? Cleveland players Luis Ortiz and Emmanual Clase are currently suspended without pay and being looked into for sports betting. How will this affect them individually, and the team as a whole? 

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 It has recently come out that a player agent, Jim Murray, was banned for double-dealing with the MLB in 2020. What happened, what are the consequences, and what will happen in the future? 

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The MLB general managers have started their yearly meetings in Las Vegas and rumors have already started. Bo Bichette might be on the move for shortstop and second base, Ketel Marte is being eyed by the Diamondbacks, and more. The meetings JUST started…what other rumors could come out of these meetings? 

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Free agency (most of the time) is a one time chance for a player to negotiate their own deals. Can more be done to fix this and create more opportunities? Plus answering the top 15 questions about Free Agency and the potential lockout. 

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Before the 2025 season, 11 bold predictions were made and now it's revisit and see how close each one was to what actually happened. Which ones were hits and which were complete misses? 

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The 2025 World Series is officially over - and it’s time to talk about it all. Looking into all seven games, going over key moments, and answering the important questions. Was that ball actually stuck? What is an 18 inning game like? Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? 

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Recapping all of the new player and management changes from during the playoffs. The Colorado Rockies are getting a new manager after losing over 100 games in the past three years. Padres manager Mike Shildt retires, Walt Weiss is favored to take over in 2026 as the Braves manager, and Tony Vitello takes over as Giants manager after Bob Melvin.  Plus, players and teams announced their options on who is staying and who is going. 

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 Free agency gives players the opportunity to negotiate their own contracts and determine their value. However, the road to free agency isn’t a quick one and it takes several years to reach. Unlike the NFL or NBA, MLB does not have a salary cap, and some teams, like the Dodgers, are handing out massive contracts. Should there be a salary cap in free agency, or should players have an easier path to qualify for it?

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The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting to win the 2025 World Series. Each team has their strengths, but they also have their own weaknesses. Which team will come out on top and snag the win? 

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A regular season game and a playoff game may look the same, but an approach in one, might not work in the other. From laying on the pressure to laying off the bats, there are some things that you can do in the regular season that just will not work in the playoffs. 

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The American League Championship Series are underway and  the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers are all playing to make it to the World Series. Two of the teams have won the series in the past, while two have not. Which team will win the  ALCS and make it to the World Series? 

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