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⚾ Top breakout candidates for all 30 MLB teams

From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.
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High heat: Temps see Cactus League tweak times

Bringing the heat in spring training is supposed to be about hard-throwing pitchers, not triple-digit temperatures like those that will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week.
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Suzuki back with Cubs, undergoes MRI on knee

Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
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Guardians 3B Ramírez (shoulder) day-to-day

Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez appears to have avoided major injury and is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics because of a sore left shoulder, manager Stephen Vogt said Monday.
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Japan manager Ibata to step down after WBC loss

National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata said he will step down after Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.
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White Sox RHP Vasil to have Tommy John surgery

After leaving a spring training start Saturday with elbow soreness, the White Sox said RHP Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery.
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Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
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Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD

Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.
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Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final

Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.
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NFL futures: Broncos get bump from Waddle trade, Rams still Super Bowl favorites

Every NFL team's team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
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Let's overreact to free agency: Fallout for two QBs and one RB on a big new deal

Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.
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Best signing? Most improved team? 15 experts debate NFL free agency

Picking free agency's best signings, most questionable decisions and biggest roster upgrades.
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Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts

We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.
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Veteran CB Slay retires to 'start my new journey'

Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.
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Source: 49ers add Kirk to further boost WR spot

The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Source: Texans to add Teller to rebuilt O-line

The Texans have agreed to a two-year deal with Wyatt Teller, according to NFL Network, adding the veteran guard to their rebuilt offensive line.
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Eagles land speedy former Chiefs WR Brown

The Eagles and receiver Hollywood Brown agreed to terms on a one-year deal. A source told ESPN the deal is worth up to $6.5 million.
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Reeves-Maybin re-elected as NFLPA president

Jalen Reeves-Maybin was re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association's Board of Player Representatives on Sunday.
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Sources: Jets trade QB Fields to Chiefs for pick

The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
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Colts re-sign Alie-Cox, a key cog in rush attack

The Colts have re-signed tight end Mo Alie-Cox, the team announced Monday.
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Source: Broncos get Waddle in deal with Dolphins

The Broncos are trading for Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round picks in this year's draft, a source told ESPN.
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KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'

The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight," said Durant.
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Kiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects

Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.
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The 'Run-It-Back' Broncos: Denver is keeping its own during the first wave of free agency

The Broncos are the only team to not sign an outside free agent so far, continuing their homegrown approach of the past two years.
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From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC final: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean

Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes in the U.S. rotation.
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