These 10 teams could defy the odds in 2025

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For the first time since September, all 30 teams will be in action today. And even if it’s only Spring Training, there’s no shortage of storylines to keep an eye on.

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In 2024, six teams that entered the season with playoff odds below 41 percent went on to reach the postseason. So while the odds may be against these 10 clubs making the playoffs in 2025, that doesn’t mean they have no chance to get there.

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Now that the club has dropped its long-standing ban on beards, we look back at some of the notable players who had to shed their long locks and whiskers after becoming Yankees.

For Photo Day at Brewers camp, Christian Yelich brought out his Bob Uecker bat.

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The Pirates could get a look at their new outfield alignment when they take on the Orioles from Sarasota. Watch live at 1 p.m. ET on MLB Network (available in the Pirates market).

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