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8 players who need to fill a gaping void

There are a number of ways a team can go about trying to replace the production of a player who left via free agency or was traded away. Sometimes, it’s up to the established players already on the roster to cover the loss. We’ve identified eight stars who find themselves in that predicament entering 2024 after each of their teams lost a key player this past offseason.

Edwin Díaz electric as ever in spring debut

Gerrit Cole needs MRI on pitching elbow

Seoul Series to feature two prolific pitching matchups

Acuña’s return ‘mapped out’ following knee soreness

Gray’s BP session a promising step in return to action

Extent of injury unknown, Giolito scheduled for elbow surgery

Edward Cabrera to undergo MRI on right shoulder

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Spring Breakout will make for a fun weekend, with 16 games pitting many of the best prospects in one organization against many of the best in another. In addition to featuring most of the game’s brightest young talents, the event also will showcase some of the most stunning tools among prospects. MLB Pipeline highlights the superlatives that will be on display.

For the second time this offseason, Mookie Betts is making a possibly unprecedented position change. If the move from right field to second base was unexpected, then the switch to shortstop is downright shocking. How will he do at the six? Let’s dive into the data.

These pairs include Hall of Famers, Cy Young Award winners and World Series champions who could bring any lineup to its knees on back-to-back days.

MLB.com Guardians beat reporter Mandy Bell put manager Stephen Vogt’s Stephen Vogt knowledge to the test, and the always-competitive skipper was less than thrilled when he got a question wrong.

Attending the 2024 SABR Analytics Conference in Arizona gave 33 candidates the chance to visit with seven teams and make connections in baseball.

MLB Network’s tour of Spring Training continues with Robert Flores and Mark DeRosa from Marlins camp, and Brian Kenny and Chris Young from A’s camp with interviews, predictions, breakdowns and more at 7 p.m. ET.

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