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If Ramírez can maintain his recent level of consistency for another couple years, it should be enough to secure his spot.

Here's how I voted, and why. We appear to be on the cusp of dramatically redefining what a Hall of Famer looks like in the 21st century.

What do Dawn Staley, Andy Reid, Emma Hayes and Steph Curry have in common? They all finished in the top 10 in our leadership survey.

David Weathers helped the Yankees win the 1996 World Series. Now, his son, Ryan, is headed to the Bronx, and dad couldn't be happier.

If it isn't sold, Main Street has told partner teams it plans to wind down FanDuel Sports Network operations after the NBA and NHL seasons.

“I loved my time there,” Arenado said of his tenure with the Cardinals, but he noted that he's looking forward to playing for Arizona.

Suárez showed he could thrive with diminished stuff in 2025. He joins a Red Sox rotation that has already upgraded this winter.

The Royals will almost certainly hit more home runs with Kauffman's new dimensions. But there will be other impacts as well.

Plus, which players from the 2024 set have dropped in value and which have risen.

Both pitchers will eventually prove to be a case study on Cooperstown's evolving standards for starting pitchers.

What's next for the Red Sox? Plus a breakdown of the ramifications of the Nolan Arenado deal.

The Marlins got four players back in exchange for Weathers, a package that is more quantity over quality.

The Yankees send four prospects to Miami for Weathers, 26, but don't expect it to stop their search for a higher-level starting pitcher.

The Royals' Kauffman Stadium has a reputation as a pitcher's park, because it tamps down on home runs. That may be about to change.