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Are you ready for Opening Day? Here's your guide to the offseason chaos that rocked MLB

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FANTASY BASEBALL
Potential busts to avoid in 2026
Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.

What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal the ideal outcome for the first two rounds.


SPRING TRAINING SCOREBOARD

TAKEAWAYS FROM SPRING TRAINING
Olney: The 7 things I took away from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.


REMEMBER THE NAMES
'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
The Rangers' outfielder has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.

How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and leader.


REGULAR SEASON FAST APPROACHING
Opening Day: Schedule, matchups, previews and more
We have you covered on everything you need to know to get ready for the start of the 2026 season on March 25.


BETTING ON BASEBALL
PUTTING A WRAP ON THE WBC
Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.

Even in Team USA defeat, the World Baseball Classic is a win for all of baseball
Despite being denied gold, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.


DEPODESTA HAS PLAN TO FIX ROCKIES
'I'm a sucker for a challenge': Why Moneyball pioneer chose to take on Coors Field
Paul DePodesta is back in baseball -- and he plans to fix the Colorado Rockies.

Top Headlines
- Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring
- Braves' rotation hit again as Strider to start on IL
- Cubs' Suzuki to be placed on IL after WBC injury
- Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M
- Blue Jays extend manager Schneider, GM Atkins
- Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal
- Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat
- Gil doesn't make Yankees rotation to start season
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