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A new No. 1? A 100-stolen base season? Bold 2025 predictions for MLB's top prospects
From eye-popping stats to a way-too-early 2026 top 10, we predict the immediate future for baseball's next wave of young stars.
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Henderson, Acuña or Tatis? Ranking the most recent No. 1 MLB prospects
We know the names well. They were first overall in their years -- but how do they compare to each other?
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News or noise: Ohtani's pitching timetable, Alonso's return to Flushing
Tristan H. Cockcroft keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2025 season.
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ALONSO STAYING IN QUEENS
MLB offseason grades: Mets bring slugger Alonso back on two-year deal
Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
Passan: Alonso's return to Mets has been months in the making
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Alex Bregman free agency breakdown: Biggest strengths, concerns, best fits
The longtime Astro is still available as we enter February. We break down whether he's worth a big deal -- and where he fits the best.
Free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
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Drury joins White Sox on minor league contract
Veteran infielder Brandon Drury, who is coming off a disappointing 2024 season with the Angels, agreed to a minor league deal with the White Sox on Friday.
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- Hall of Famer Boggs says he's now cancer free
- Ex-Ohtani interpreter gets 57-month sentence
- Manfred: Fans concerned over no MLB salary cap
- Position-by-position free agent rankings
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