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Our four NL East beat writers examine the state of the division and the biggest stories that emerged out of spring training.
The Athletic MLB Staff27
MLB Position Player Tiers 2024: How 100 of the game's best stack up
The Athletic MLB Staff114
2024 MLB season preview: Opening Day grades, odds and analysis for all 30 teams
The Athletic MLB Staff51
One bold prediction for every MLB team on Opening Day
The Athletic MLB Staff63
Phillies-Braves Opening Day postponed until Friday: How it impacts the pitching plans
Matt Gelb46
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Who will take home the division titles? Will the Dodgers win it all? Who will be the major award winners? Keith Law delivers his picks.
Keith Law481
Jim Bowden predicts the MVP, Cy Young, ROY and comeback player awards for both leagues, plus the manager and executive of the year winners.
Jim Bowden61
In baseball, every number tells a story. And this is the column where I let the numbers tell the story of the season that’s about to unfold.
Jayson Stark52
The Atlanta Braves won the National League East last year, and have a great shot to do it again. Can anyone stop them?
If you need a reason to believe your team can make October magic, we've found a historical blueprint for success.
Tim Britton76
There are no active players with 500 homers, or 3,000 hits, or 300 wins. They're not just numbers. How long will it take to fill this void?
Jayson Stark254
The battle for the No. 1 spot in our preseason power rankings was a close one. Which National League team came out on top?
The Athletic MLB Staff160
The Phillies have insisted all offseason that they are happy with their rotation, and they mean it, despite suggestions to the contrary.
Matt Gelb59
As Opening Day looms, a look at how teams stack up following a trade and free agent market that remains open even as spring training wraps.
The Athletic MLB Staff182
Baseball is back and it’s time for me to again go on the record with predictions for the 2024 season and subsequent offseason.
Jim Bowden347
Rojas is an unfinished product at the plate, but the Phillies liked that he didn't chase as much and put the ball in play this spring.
Matt Gelb91
Walker is dealing with shoulder stiffness, which means Turnbull could become a bigger part of the Phillies' plans than they thought.
Matt Gelb61
MLB lineups seem to get better and deeper every year. Here’s how I rank the lineups for all 30 teams as an exciting season gets underway.
Jim Bowden273
"I'm sure at times in life I bite off more than I can chew. But I ain't afraid to take a bite," Strahm said.
Matt Gelb40
The signing of Gio Urshela may not exclude Vierling from significant playing time at third base in 2024.
Cody Stavenhagen22
There is growing concern — or at least confusion — within the organization regarding Walker, who has yet to find his velocity this spring.
Matt Gelb60
The splitter developed a reputation for wrecking pitchers' arms, and disappeared almost entirely. Now the pitch is back, despite the risks.
The Athletic MLB Staff102
Everything you should keep an eye on this season as the latest chapter of New Rules Baseball unfolds, plus what could be coming in 2025.
Jayson Stark85
Who are the young players who look poised this season to meet the expectations that were set for them as minor leaguers? Law names five.
Keith Law107
Plus: We preview how the Padres and Phillies might fare this season.
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal48
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