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Jul 27, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) closes his eyes and takes a breath after giving up his fourth run of the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The MLB regular season gets underway in just over one week! Shohei Ohtani is a big favorite to win his second AL MVP, while Juan Soto is favored in a closer race in the NL. Nonetheless, there are a ton of worthy candidates with the backing of excited fan bases ready to get this season…

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 11: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Javier Báez speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park on March 10, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 07: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians points to the catcher against the the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers. MLB Power Rankings (Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the worst contract on every team’s roster. This week’s MLB Power Rankings will take a look at a topic every fan loves: money. How much. How long. How many zeros follow the dollar sign. It’s a subject…

Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero (47) walks off the field after recording the third out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 17, 2023; Oakland, CA, USA; Newly signed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami tries on his new Oakland Athletics jersey as he is introduced at a press conference.  MLB Power Rankings Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 07: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (back) of the Kansas City Chiefs hits a ball during the Big Slick celebrity softball game prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 07, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. MLB news, David Ortiz, Cubs (Photo…

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was once a three-sport high school athlete. MLB organizations wish he chose baseball. Patrick Mahomes eventually went to Texas Tech, where he starred as the team’s starting quarterback and played on the baseball team — at least for a few years.

DETROIT, MI – JUNE 11: Spencer Torkelson #20 of the Detroit Tigers peers from the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on June 11, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. Keith Law MLB prospect rankings (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. MLB rumors MLB free agency (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The 2022 offseason isn’t even over yet as players continue to sign with new teams. Here are 5 way-too-early predictions for the 2023 offseason.

Sep 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after hitting a two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at Truist Park. MLB Power Rankings Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves. MLB Power Rankings, Baseball Hall of Fame (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the biggest Hall of Fame snub from every team. Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff had been Hall of Fame snubs for a couple of years. McGriff, more so, even fell off the regular ballot and…

TORONTO, ON – JULY 14: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays slams his helmet against the Kansas City Royals after flying out to end the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 14, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

MLB Insider: Tigers to sign intriguing veteran left-handed reliever. Free-agent reliever Chasen Shreve and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a minor-league contract, according to a source familiar with the deal. Shreve can make up to $2 million if he’s in the majors.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates with his teammate Mike Trout #27 after defeating the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 29, 2022 in Anaheim, California. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 14: Gregory Soto #65 of the Detroit Tigers plays against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park on September 14, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

If the Red Sox surprise baseball and trade Rafael Devers, a potential dark horse destination could be the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers took a rather obvious step back last season, and hired a new president of baseball operations as a result in Scott Harris. Al Avila took the fall, but Detroit still has a roster…

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 23, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)