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'This is exactly what baseball needs': Why the pitch clock is the biggest thing to happen to MLB since ... maybe ever

Whether you love baseball or think it can be a snoozefest, the sport as we've known it will never be the same -- starting on Opening Day.

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Astros to repeat? Ohtani for MVP and Cy Young?! Predicting the 2023 MLB season

Can the Padres go all the way? Will Ohtani win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the baseball season.

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ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING SEASON?

Will Aaron Judge stay hot with homers in 2023?

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PREPPING YOU FOR OPENING DAY

MLB season preview: Ranking all 30 teams as baseball returns

Who will rule -- and stumble -- this season? It's time to get up to speed as baseball returns.

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Here's your guide to MLB's offseason chaos

Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner signed where?! Yeah, you're going to need to read up before Opening Day.

CATCHER IS CALLED FOR A BALK

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Fairfield's catcher gets called for a game-losing balk

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BETTING ON BASEBALL

Tips for the 2023 season: Best values in division, pennant, World Series and more

Our crew breaks down their favorite values in division, pennant, World Series and awards futures ahead of the 2023 baseball season.

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A beginner's guide to betting the MLB season

Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for the 2023 MLB season.

FANTASY BASEBALL

Fantasy Forecaster for Week 1: March 30 to April 9

Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.

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What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?

Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft.

RANKING THE TOP PLAYERS

Who are the best 100 players in baseball?

The best players in the sport for the upcoming season.

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MLB Rank: Predicting the next top players for all 30 teams

Which player on your favorite team could break into the top 100 next season?

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