On the podcast, youtu.be/qxviKFSYMIo Jesse Rogers and editor Liz Finney go through ESPN's Top 100 list, explain the methodology, and we draft; I'll just say -- Jesse was the Blazers/Sam Bowie, I was the Bulls/Jordan with how this worked out. MLB's Joe Martinez explains what's behind the ABS system.
Charter flights, team dinners and rivals bonding: Inside Team USA's WBC arrival, with Jesse Rogers.
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.
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Can anyone challenge Team USA? Which stars will shine brightest? Here's everything you need for the 2026 WBC.
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Podcast youtu.be/jOUlcThLjBw Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discusses Jurickson Profar's suspension, the Tigers, WBC picks, the Yankees' lineup; Paul Hembekides discusses works best in the ABS challenge system, and which pitchers might suffer, plus a pitcher he thinks is headed for a breakout.
David Schoenfield writes about the most dominant positions in the big leagues, determining which reigns supreme right now.
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On the podcast: Cubs exec Jed Hoyer discusses PCA's swing, the pursuit of Alex Bregman, and being an old guy among FO types; David Schoenfield takes a shot at drafting the biggest threat to the Dodgers' reign, Kevin McGonigle, Ben Rice, etc. youtu.be/-SimwMxMAyo
From Jorge Castillo: Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next. Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
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Ranking the Top 10 DHs... Our dive into the best players at every position reaches its conclusion with the game's most powerful hitters.
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Within our list of the Top 10 center fielders, we consider the difficult situation Byron Buxton inhabits.
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On the podcast, Yankees Manager Aaron Boone discusses how the ABS challenge system will impact his interactions with the home plate umpires. youtu.be/kiVkUiWK4sA
Podcast youtu.be/kiVkUiWK4sA Aaron Boone discusses the Yankees' ABS strategy, Judge and the challenges, his byplay with umpires, Cole progress; @PaulHembo talks about Chris Sale's new deal, a team that read the buy/sell market the best.
Evaluators love Roman Anthony... but with just half a season in the majors, does he rank in the Top 10 of all corner outfielders?
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Ranking the top 10 shortstops in MLB: Is Witt, Henderson or Perdomo No. 1? Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.
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On the podcast, we talk about how the numbers show: This is the Golden Era of shortstops. youtu.be/8TgBeht-KBQ
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and David Schoenfield talk about Gerrit Cole's promising bullpen session, the Top 10 shortstops and the Golden Era of Shortstops, and Bill Mazeroski.
Ranking the third basemen: Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?
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How high does Nick Kurtz rank?
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.
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On the podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2Y5J... Hosmer talks about the Tony Clark resignation, what the union has been missing, the lack of Latin American representation, and the Royals; Jesse Rogers talks Cubs, PCA, Bregman, PA. Ken Davidoff discusses his new book, and a favorite Jeter anecdote.
Ranking the Top 10 second basemen:
Does Marte's offense put him on top? Or does Hoerner's elite defense make him No. 1? Here's how our list shakes out.
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Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2AKc... with Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts and Jays Manager John Schneider, looking back and looking ahead; @hembo with thoughts about the Red Sox lineup and the Pirates' defense; Jorge Castillo talks about the Tony Clark debacle for the Players Association.
We continue our series of ranking the Top 10 players at each position -- and today, it's the catchers.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?
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Ranking the Top 10 relievers. The dominance of San Diego's Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?
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We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars -- Skenes V. Skubal
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Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0MBc... Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss Harper's comments, Castellanos/Padres, what the owners are really going for, the win projections for the Dodgers; a Dodgers preview.
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/30V5... @JeffPassan talks about Nick Castellanos's release, the labor situation, assessing the Mets, and the 2026 Orioles. Team previews for the O's and Rockies.
On the podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6Ckk... Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discuss the rash of hamate injuries and why they are happening; how teams will deploy ABS system; Boston's lineup; Verlander; Sarah Langs and Jorge Castillo pick between Skenes and Skubal as the best pitcher on the planet
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the 2025 moments we'll remember for decades to come.
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Kenley Jansen goes into next season needing two more saves to tie Lee Smith for most career saves (478), and just 24 more saves to become just the third pitching with 500 saves. No. 1 and No. 2: Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601).
