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When it comes to offseason moves, the size of the splash they make doesn’t always line up with the level of production that follows. And sometimes the best moves are ones that flew under the radar.

That’s certainly the case early in 2023. And while there is a long way to go this season — and many of last winter’s deals will take even longer to fully evaluate — let’s check in on how things are going thus far. For this task, we asked 10 MLB.com writers to draft the acquisitions (via signing or trade) that have looked the best over the first several weeks of the season.

Who do you want on that wall? Who do you NEED on that wall? Ronald Acuña Jr., for one.

There’s more than one way to make it into the Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, and our latest edition features a diverse array of the game’s best arms.

Pete Alonso’s big game-tying grand slam also tied him atop the home run list at Citi Field. And another NL East slugger is on the cusp of taking the crown at a different ballpark.

With the Red Sox visiting San Diego, Xander Bogaerts got a chance to catch up with Rafael Devers, Alex Cora and others from the organization.

Harold Ramírez has dyed his hair blue to honor his son, Elian, who has autism spectrum disorder. On Autism Awareness Day at Tropicana Field on Sunday, Rays fans will be encouraged to join him.

Whoopi Goldberg, Willie Randolph and Harold Reynolds were among those on hand for the official rededication of Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey, where Negro Leagues stars played in the 1930s and ’40s.

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