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On Sep 3, 2024, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale had an impressive performance against the Colorado Rockies, showcasing his elite skills with 18 wins and a 2.38 ERA in the previous season. Along with closer Raisel Iglesias, Sale leads a strong pitching rotation for the Braves in 2025, with other options like Jorge Lopez and Spencer Schwellenbach providing depth. Top prospects like Landon Smith-Shawver and Alex Waldrep offer promise for the future, while returning...

Spring training baseball games are in full swing, signaling the upcoming start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. The Astros are reportedly revisiting trade talks with Nolan Arenado, who may be willing to waive his no-trade clause to join the team. Meanwhile, Anthony Rizzo, currently unsigned at 35 years old, is considering retirement due to a lack of interest from teams. Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins will be out 3-4 weeks with a shin fracture,...

This summary provides an overview of potential Opening Day starters for various MLB teams in the 2025 season, highlighting key players and their recent performances. It also includes information on the historical leaders in Opening Day starts. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft will start Opening Day for the Pirates. Skenes is one of the top pitching prospects in baseball and is expected to make a big impact in his rookie season. The Pirates...

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was at bat in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Fantasy Baseball Average Draft Position data for 2025 shows top hitters like Guerrero, Ramirez, and Judge leading the way in average draft picks for the upcoming season, providing valuable insights for fantasy baseball drafts. Catchers, first basemen, second basemen, shortstops, third basemen,...

New York Yankees chairman Hal Steinbrenner has amended the team's facial hair policy to allow "well-groomed beards" for the first time in nearly five decades. The policy, put in place by his father George Steinbrenner in 1976, required players to have no hair below the lip. Steinbrenner called the old policy "outdated and somewhat unreasonable" and acknowledged the importance of beards to younger men. Notable players impacted by the policy over the years include Oscar...