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Fantasy Baseball ADP Risers and Fallers: Konnor Griffin's spring power surge is pushing phenom up draft boards
We're just over a week into 2026 spring training and here are some the biggest fantasy baseball ADP risers and fallers so far.
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Braves' Jurickson Profar reportedly facing 162-game suspension after second positive PED test in last year
MLB increased the penalty for two-time PED offenders to a full season in 2014. Since, only six players have received a 162-game ban for PED use, including Profar.
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2026 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Breakouts: Rebuilding Nationals offer multiple options late in your draft
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie offers up his outfielder breakout picks for 2026.
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This World Baseball Classic is a victory lap for Shohei Ohtani
Concerns about Ohtani's workload from 2025 and doubts about his ability to receive insurance as a pitcher will keep Ohtani DHing only this time around. That's unfortunate for Japan's chances, but has done little to spoil the fun.
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2026 Season Preview: Can the Dodgers & Yankees' offenses be topped this season?
On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman draft the teams they think will have the best offenses for the upcoming 2026 season.
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MLB News Updates, March 2: Andrew Painter makes 2026 debut, and more from spring training to note for fantasy baseball
Let's see what's new across MLB as spring training continues into the first week of March.
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AL East season preview: Can the Blue Jays repeat? Or will the Yankees, Red Sox or Orioles take the division?
The AL East could send four teams to the postseason in 2026, including a Jays squad hellbent on finishing the job for a World Series title.
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Top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin blasts third home run of spring training
Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin continues to live up to the billing as the MLB's top prospect.
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Cardinals sign manager Oliver Marmol to 2-year extension with 2029 club option
St. Louis is undergoing a rebuild, but Marmol has plenty of experience managing in the minor leagues.
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Yankees invite Randal Grichuk to spring training to compete for reserve outfield role
Grichuk still hits left-handed pitching well, the role that the Yankees envision for him.
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Royals reportedly sign 2-time All-Star outfielder Starling Marte to 1-year deal
Marte provides a right-handed bat to a Royals outfield and DH mix that is mostly left-handed.
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Blake Snell's chances of being ready for Dodgers on Opening Day are 'probably zero'
Snell has been dealing with discomfort in his left throwing shoulder since last season.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings 2026: Ranking all 30 teams by the young talent in the organization, from the Rockies to the Brewers
Our rankings evaluate all players in an organization entering their age-26 seasons or younger.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 5-1: Brewers, Mariners, Pirates rise to the top behind ascendant superstars
Also boosted by young stars, the Reds and Athletics round out the top five of the 2026 young talent rankings.
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Previewing Team USA’s quest for their second WBC title, Max Scherzer returns to Toronto & Red Sox camp
On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give their full preview of Team USA and whether they can win their second-ever World Baseball Classic.
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World Baseball Classic 2026 Pool D preview: Who will emerge among the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and the Netherlands?
Israel and Nicaragua are the clear underdogs in Pool D, which begins play March 6 in Miami.
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Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft 2.0: Pick-by-pick analysis for first three rounds
Fred Zinkie shares his 2026 fantasy baseball mock draft 2.0, selecting players for each of the first three rounds.
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Presence of Red Sox legends only adds to Boston's urgency to be World Series contenders again
Boston has won just one postseason series since their 2018 championship. That all makes 2026 a crucial year at Fenway.
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Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton determined to play a full season, even though he 'can't open a bag of chips'
Stanton was limited to 77 games last season due to tennis elbow in both arms.
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Max Scherzer's 8-year-old daughter wrote letter to Blue Jays in December asking team to re-sign her dad
Max Scherzer's daughter might have a future as an MLB general manager.
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Fantasy Baseball: Which advanced stats to focus on during Spring Training to help with 2026 drafts and in-season
Corbin Young takes you through which advanced stats to note during Spring Training to help with 2026 fantasy baseball drafts.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 15-11: Are Roman Anthony and JJ Wetherholt ready to ascend to stardom?
The Cardinals, Marlins, Guardians, Dodgers and Red Sox make up the next tier of our 2026 rankings.
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World Baseball Classic 2026 Pool C preview: Can anyone challenge Japan? Will Australia or Czechia make some noise?
Pool C features Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia, Japan and Korea and begins play on March 5 in Tokyo.
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Max Scherzer reportedly reaches deal to return to Blue Jays for 19th MLB season after World Series run
Max Scherzer helped lead the Blue Jays to the World Series last fall.
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Glen Kuiper, fired by A's for racial slur, reportedly making return to broadcasting as Giants radio fill-in
It's been nearly three years since Kuiper's time with the A's ended.
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New York Yankees will retire Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia's No. 52 in September
Sabathia's number will be the 23rd the club has retired.
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ABS challenges cost Paul Skenes 4 strikes, including 1 by one-tenth of an inch, in spring training debut
Skenes might be an alien, but he lost to a robot Wednesday during his spring training debut.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 10-6: Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Nolan McLean lifting their teams up the list
The Tigers, Royals, Diamondbacks, Orioles and Mets earned spots in the top 10 of our 2026 rankings.
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Orioles' Pete Alonso invites comedian John Oliver's son to a game after breaking young Mets fan's heart
Oliver's 8-year-old son got into baseball last season and became a big Alonso fan.
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New Lakers business president says team will retain Rob Pelinka, with Magic Johnson and top Dodgers execs involved
The Lakers front office is about to get a bit more crowded.
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Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal plans to make 1 start for USA in World Baseball Classic; Paul Skenes available for multiple starts, knockout round
The Tigers and Tarik Skubal are limiting his exposure to injury risk in the World Baseball Classic.
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Konnor Griffin, MLB's top prospect, rockets 2 Pirates homers out of 'Fenway South' in spring training
The 19-year-old mashed the first one off Ranger Suárez, whom the Boston Red Sox signed to a five-year deal this offseason.
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World Baseball Classic 2026 Pool A preview: Will Canada finally advance? Can Puerto Rico make some noise?
Pool A features Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Panama and Puerto Rico and begins play on March 6 in San Juan.
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2026 Fantasy Baseball: Top MLB prospects to watch during Spring Training
With fantasy baseball right around the corner and Spring Training in full swing, we're looking at some top prospects to watch who could get the call in 2026.
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Braves sign Chris Sale to one-year contract extension with option for 2028 season
Sale was set to be a free agent after the 2026 season.
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Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong takes random shot at his hometown Dodgers fans: Cubs 'fans give a s***'
Pete Crow-Armstrong engaged in the time-honored tradition of taking shots at Southern California sports fans.
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ABS challenge system is coming to MLB in 2026: Here's what you need to know
Starting this season, batters, pitchers and catchers will have the ability to challenge ball and strike calls.
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Cubs reportedly sign OF Michael Conforto to minor-league deal
Conforto is looking to revive his MLB career after declining the past five seasons. But will he get regular playing time with the Cubs?
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Yankees spring training game marred by leaking sewage at Steinbrenner Field
It was a good day for people who believe in omens and hate the New York Yankees.
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Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Hall of Famer and 1960 World Series hero, dies at 89
Mazeroski is a baseball legend for his walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series.
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Twins pitcher Pablo López has torn elbow ligament, will undergo season-ending surgery
López will have Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career and miss all of 2026.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 20-16: Can Anthony Volpe, James Wood and Munetaka Murakami deliver on their potential?
The Braves, Yankees, White Sox, Nationals and Cubs make up the next tier of our 2026 rankings.
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Jordan Westburg injury update: Orioles infielder out all of April due to partially torn UCL in throwing elbow
The Orioles are already dealing with multiple injuries.
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Fantasy Baseball: A deep dive into advanced stats for 2026 drafts
Intimidated by advanced stats in baseball? Not to worry! Corbin Young provides an outline of the key stats you need to know, and how they can help in fantasy baseball.
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Freddie Freeman envisions playing until age 40 with Dodgers, appearing in all 162 games in 2026
Freeman is under contract with L.A. through 2027.
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Brewers reportedly sign manager Pat Murphy to 3-year contract with option for 2029
Murphy has won NL Manager of the Year honors the past two seasons.
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2026 Fantasy baseball predictions for the biggest battles in MLB Spring Training
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie goes over the top position battles expected to highlight Spring Training, and who he thinks will win out.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 25-21: Zach Neto, Trey Yesavage, Junior Caminero lead their teams' young cores
The Angels, Blue Jays, Twins, Rangers and Rays fill out the bottom third of this year's list.
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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 30-26: Evaluating the young talent in each organization, starting at the bottom with the Rockies
The Rockies, Padres, Giants, Astros and Phillies make up the bottom tier of our 2026 rankings.
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2026 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Outfield Rankings: The timing could be right for Juan Soto's 1st MVP season
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski delivers his tiered rankings for one of the most important positions of all: the outfielders.
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Fantasy Baseball ADP Risers and Fallers: Konnor Griffin's spring power surge is pushing phenom up draft boards

Braves' Jurickson Profar reportedly facing 162-game suspension after second positive PED test in last year

2026 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Breakouts: Rebuilding Nationals offer multiple options late in your draft

This World Baseball Classic is a victory lap for Shohei Ohtani

2026 Season Preview: Can the Dodgers & Yankees' offenses be topped this season?

MLB News Updates, March 2: Andrew Painter makes 2026 debut, and more from spring training to note for fantasy baseball

AL East season preview: Can the Blue Jays repeat? Or will the Yankees, Red Sox or Orioles take the division?

Top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin blasts third home run of spring training

Cardinals sign manager Oliver Marmol to 2-year extension with 2029 club option

Yankees invite Randal Grichuk to spring training to compete for reserve outfield role

Royals reportedly sign 2-time All-Star outfielder Starling Marte to 1-year deal

Blake Snell's chances of being ready for Dodgers on Opening Day are 'probably zero'

MLB 26-and-under power rankings 2026: Ranking all 30 teams by the young talent in the organization, from the Rockies to the Brewers

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 5-1: Brewers, Mariners, Pirates rise to the top behind ascendant superstars

Previewing Team USA’s quest for their second WBC title, Max Scherzer returns to Toronto & Red Sox camp

World Baseball Classic 2026 Pool D preview: Who will emerge among the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and the Netherlands?

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft 2.0: Pick-by-pick analysis for first three rounds

Presence of Red Sox legends only adds to Boston's urgency to be World Series contenders again

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton determined to play a full season, even though he 'can't open a bag of chips'

Max Scherzer's 8-year-old daughter wrote letter to Blue Jays in December asking team to re-sign her dad

Fantasy Baseball: Which advanced stats to focus on during Spring Training to help with 2026 drafts and in-season

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 15-11: Are Roman Anthony and JJ Wetherholt ready to ascend to stardom?

World Baseball Classic 2026 Pool C preview: Can anyone challenge Japan? Will Australia or Czechia make some noise?

Max Scherzer reportedly reaches deal to return to Blue Jays for 19th MLB season after World Series run

Glen Kuiper, fired by A's for racial slur, reportedly making return to broadcasting as Giants radio fill-in

New York Yankees will retire Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia's No. 52 in September

ABS challenges cost Paul Skenes 4 strikes, including 1 by one-tenth of an inch, in spring training debut

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 10-6: Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Nolan McLean lifting their teams up the list

Orioles' Pete Alonso invites comedian John Oliver's son to a game after breaking young Mets fan's heart

New Lakers business president says team will retain Rob Pelinka, with Magic Johnson and top Dodgers execs involved

Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal plans to make 1 start for USA in World Baseball Classic; Paul Skenes available for multiple starts, knockout round

Konnor Griffin, MLB's top prospect, rockets 2 Pirates homers out of 'Fenway South' in spring training

World Baseball Classic 2026 Pool A preview: Will Canada finally advance? Can Puerto Rico make some noise?

2026 Fantasy Baseball: Top MLB prospects to watch during Spring Training

Braves sign Chris Sale to one-year contract extension with option for 2028 season

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong takes random shot at his hometown Dodgers fans: Cubs 'fans give a s***'

ABS challenge system is coming to MLB in 2026: Here's what you need to know

Cubs reportedly sign OF Michael Conforto to minor-league deal

Yankees spring training game marred by leaking sewage at Steinbrenner Field

Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Hall of Famer and 1960 World Series hero, dies at 89

Twins pitcher Pablo López has torn elbow ligament, will undergo season-ending surgery

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 20-16: Can Anthony Volpe, James Wood and Munetaka Murakami deliver on their potential?

Jordan Westburg injury update: Orioles infielder out all of April due to partially torn UCL in throwing elbow

Fantasy Baseball: A deep dive into advanced stats for 2026 drafts

Freddie Freeman envisions playing until age 40 with Dodgers, appearing in all 162 games in 2026

Brewers reportedly sign manager Pat Murphy to 3-year contract with option for 2029

2026 Fantasy baseball predictions for the biggest battles in MLB Spring Training

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 25-21: Zach Neto, Trey Yesavage, Junior Caminero lead their teams' young cores

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 30-26: Evaluating the young talent in each organization, starting at the bottom with the Rockies

2026 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Outfield Rankings: The timing could be right for Juan Soto's 1st MVP season