The Cubs made a huge splash this offseason, landing Kyle Tucker, who will anchor right field and help form what should be an elite defensive outfield—and an elite defensive team overall. But will the lineup take a step forward and provide enough offense?

For the Cubs to live up to expectations, they need Dansby Swanson to regain his form at the plate, Nico Hoerner to be more consistent, and Pete Crow-Armstrong to have a solid rookie season. Miguel Amaya was red-hot in the second half of last year—can he carry that momentum into 2025?

On the mound, Shota Imanaga needs to build on his first MLB season, Justin Steele must be more consistent, and Jameson Taillon is looking for a bounce-back year. But rotation depth is a concern—will the Cubs trade for another arm? With a strong farm system, they have the assets to land a quality starter. Meanwhile, the bullpen remains a big question mark heading into the season.

With the moves they’ve made and the talent on this roster, there are no excuses—the Cubs should win the division this year.

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Uncertainty loomed over the Padres this offseason, leading to a very quiet winter as ownership questions linger. The franchise is at a crossroads, and their decisions on Luis Arraez, Dylan Cease, and Michael King will ultimately define their season. If they keep them, they could push for the NLDS—but if they decide to sell, a fourth-place finish in the NL West is at play.

The lineup took a hit this offseason with the departures of Jurickson Profar, who had a career year, and Ha-Seong Kim, leaving some big holes offensively. Meanwhile, the team still has massive contracts tied up in Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts—will they have to move one of them in the future to regain flexibility?

Their rotation remains strong, but missing out on Roki Sasaki could come back to haunt them. It’s a pivotal year in San Diego—which direction will they take?

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For the first time in a while, there’s real hype around the Red Sox heading into the season. They made a big splash by signing Alex Bregman, and their loaded crop of young talent—led by Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell—has fans excited for the future (though it remains to be seen if they’ll make an impact this year).

The rotation got a major boost with the addition of Garrett Crochet, who has Cy Young upside, but the key will be consistency. They need the guys who were good last year to stay good this year to avoid another up-and-down season. Aroldis Chapman also joins what should be a solid bullpen, adding another weapon to the late innings.

With lots of expectations this season, the big question remains—will the Red Sox live up to the hype?

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The Mariners have one of the best starting rotations in baseball, but will the offense finally give them the support they need?

The key to Seattle’s success in 2025 starts with Julio Rodríguez—can he return to his MVP-caliber form and carry this lineup? They’re also banking on Randy Arozarena to have a bounce-back season and provide much-needed pop.

If the bats show up, this team has the pieces to be a real contender. But if the offense continues to lag behind, will it hold them back yet again? We break it all down in our Mariners season preview.

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We brought on Minnesotan Joe Sieben to break down a pivotal season for the Twins, where health will play a HUGE role in their success. The roster has a lot of variability, and keeping key players on the field could make or break their year. Pablo López needs a bounce-back season to stabilize a rotation that still has depth concerns, while the lineup’s success hinges on Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, and Byron Buxton staying healthy. On the bright side, the bullpen looks like a strength heading into 2025.

We also dive into the uncertainty surrounding Twins ownership and their RSN situation, which has clearly impacted their lack of spending in recent offseasons. To close things out, we talk all things Minnesota sports, including the Timberwolves, Wild, and Vikings.

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The Royals took a step forward last season—but can they replicate that success in 2025? It all starts with Bobby Witt Jr., one of the most electrifying players in the game. How far can he carry this team, and is he ready to take another leap toward superstardom?

Beyond Witt, the rotation looks solid, giving Kansas City a real foundation to build on. Salvador Perez continues to defy time, bringing leadership and production behind the plate. But for the Royals to truly contend, their corner bats need to step up and provide much-needed offensive depth.

Can Kansas City put it all together and build on last year’s momentum? We break it all down in our 2025 Royals season preview.

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The Brewers enter 2025 with plenty of questions but one constant—they always find a way to compete. Can they do it again despite some key losses?

With Willy Adames gone, the lineup will need to withstand his absence, and Christian Yelich’s lingering back issues only add more uncertainty. But Jackson Chourio looks like a superstar in the making, and his emergence could be the spark this offense needs.

On the pitching side, the bullpen takes a hit with Devin Williams out, leaving a major question: Can they maintain their dominance in the late innings? And at some point, do the Brewers finally regress, or do we just keep trusting their elite development system to keep churning out talent?

We break it all down in this fascinating season for Milwaukee.

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The Tigers finished strong in 2024—can they carry that momentum into 2025? We brought in Tigers fan Andrew Ruppert to break down what’s ahead for Detroit.

It all starts with Tarik Skubal, the best pitcher in baseball and the defending AL Cy Young winner, leading a borderline elite rotation. But just as important is pitching coach Chris Fetter, who continues to get the most out of this staff.

The big question? Can the lineup produce enough to keep them in contention. There are still some holes offensively, and we debate whether they can build on their success from the last two months of 2024.

A fascinating team in the AL Central—let’s break it all down.

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The Guardians are coming off an AL Central title, but can they repeat in 2025? We brought on Guardians fan Patrick Kessler to break it all down.

Their bullpen remains elite—arguably the best in baseball—but with a weak starting rotation, they’ll need their young talent to step up in a big way. When will we see Travis Bazzana in the big leagues, and can he make an impact?

And if things don’t go as planned, could this finally be the year José Ramírez gets traded? We debate Cleveland’s outlook and whether they can hold off the competition in the AL Central.

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The Rays are calling George Steinbrenner Field home this season, an unusual twist for a team already known for overcoming challenges. But the real story in Tampa Bay? Their rotation is finally healthy again—and that makes them dangerous. With Shane McClanahan and Taj Bradley leading the staff, the Rays could have one of the most electric groups of arms in the league.

But what about the lineup? There are still some question marks offensively, but Junior Caminero looks like a star in the making, and Tampa’s farm system continues to produce intriguing young talent. Can they get enough production at the plate to back up their elite pitching?

We break it all down—how the new stadium situation might impact them, what to expect from their core players, and whether this team has what it takes to make a real run in 2025. There’s plenty of optimism in Tampa this year, and we’re here to tell you why.

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