Spring Training started FOR REAL yesterday as the Cubs and Dodgers – set to meet next month at the Tokyo Series – played the first Cactus League contest of ‘25. During the game, the new ABS system got its first tests as two challenges took place.

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The Cubs and Dodgers square off in the first Spring Training game in Arizona today as they prepare for the Tokyo Series. Keep an eye on the automated ball-strike challenge system, which is debuting in a trial run this spring.

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In a podcast sure to agree with you, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays can't reach a contract extension, the Mets and Yanks have a difference of opinion and third base for the Red Sox really is a hot corner. Plus World Baseball Classic qualifiers.

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We go around the league to look at some players who have something to prove during Spring Training, and we check in on Mike Trout and Rafael Devers about the possibility they might try out different positions this season.

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The first full week of camp is underway, so it's time to focus on the big storylines. With Soto in the fold, just how good are the Mets? Is Ohtani on track to face live hitters soon? Will Vlad Jr. get an extension? And ... there's a game Thursday!

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With Alex Bregman headed to the Red Sox, we turn our focus to the five teams that were left on the outside looking in. First and foremost, will the deal throw a wrench in the Cardinals' third base plans? We'll see. Also, we preview the 2025 Phillies.

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The biggest remaining free agent is off the market as Alex Bregman appears headed to the Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million deal, sources tell MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. We also take an in-depth look at what should be an improved Nationals team.

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Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman reportedly has multiyear offers from three teams -- the Cubs, Red Sox and Tigers -- and "likely" will decide soon. We break it all down. Then, continuing to preview the NL East this week, we focus on the Mets.

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We look back at some of the most surprising transactions of the offseason, including the D-backs landing top free-agent starter Corbin Burnes and the Cubs trading for Kyle Tucker, and we continue our team-by-team preview series with the Marlins.

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With pitchers and catchers reporting to camp this week it’s time to focus on the arms we look forward to watching most in Spring Training, led by Roki Sasaki, of course. Also, our tour around the Majors leads us to Atlanta for a look at the Braves.

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