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How each NL West team (except one) can put pressure on the Dodgers
Yes, L.A. spent $1.2 billion this winter. But the Giants, Padres and reigning NL champion D-backs refused to bow down to the Dodgers.

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MLB Watchability Index: Ranking the most fun teams to watch in 2024
Star power! 4- and 5-star catches! Youth! 425+ foot home runs! Here are the teams you should be paying attention to this season.


CONTENDERS AND PRETENDERS
Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?
How much has changed since Opening Day? Our first regular-season rankings tell you all you need to know.

Five teams that could take down MLB's two superteams this season
We make the case for the biggest threats to baseball's two on-paper titans.


WHO IS NUMBER ONE?
Tim Kurkjian makes his pick for MLB's best player


FANTASY BASEBALL
Fantasy Forecaster for Week 3: April 8-14
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.


CITY CONNECT UNIFORMS RETURN!
Phillies celebrate the city's rich heritage with City Connect uniforms
The Philadelphia Phillies revealed their City Connect uniforms Friday, the first Major League Baseball team to do so this season.

Tracking MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we track MLB's City Connect uniforms.


Fantasy Baseball
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Monday, April 8.

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- Braves place ace Strider on IL with elbow injury
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