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'Vicious.' 'Devastating.' 'Nasty.' What we can expect from Roki Sasaki in 2025
The 23-year-old is expected to be an MLB ace -- eventually. Here's what insiders say about Sasaki in 2025 and beyond.

Putting the 'A' in L.A.: Grading Dodgers' deal for Roki Sasaki
The 23-year-old Japanese ace has chosen his team -- and it's great news for the World Series champs.

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MLB OFFSEASON BUZZ
Three A's and ... how many F's? Mid-offseason grades for all 30 MLB teams
We have less than a month until spring training. Is your club passing or failing the winter -- and what, if anything, do they need to do from here?

Free agency, trade intel: Alonso, Bregman updates; stars who could be dealt
With a month left until spring training, there are still big names looking for teams.


OFFSEASON DECISIONS
Pete Alonso free agency breakdown: Predicting contract details, best fits
The longtime Met is still available halfway through January. We compare him to past first basemen to see if he's worth a big deal.


REMEMBERING A LEGEND
Remembering legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker


BEST TEAMS AT IDENTIFYING TALENT?
What if players couldn't change teams? Ranking all 30 MLB rosters -- in a world without trades or free agency
Taking transactions away tells us a lot about how well your favorite franchise identifies talent.


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TikTok's latest star? Bryce Harper and his lattes, cold brews and banana bread
The star first baseman's recent videos of him in the kitchen baking and making coffee have amassed over 5 million total views and counting.

Chicago Cubs honor electric blues movement with new baby blue threads
The baby blue jersey marks the Chicago Cubs' first use of this color on-field since 1961.


FANTASY BASEBALL
News or noise: Should we be concerned about Josh Jung and Jeff Hoffman?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

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- Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers
- Inspired by daughter, Rangers 1B to wear No. 21
- Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'
- Jays get $2M in pool space in trade with Guardians
- Sources: Mets, LHP Minter reach 2-yr., $22M deal
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