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⚾ 2025 MLB Elo Power Ratings, Playoff Odds & Wins Above Replacement (WAR) rankings 📈
The following table is a list of MLB teams with their Elo ratings and their predicted wins throughout the 2025 season.
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Ohtani in Full
Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound — and reignites a two-way debate. Plus, the Giants' Devers double-down in a wild NL West, and Gage Wood logs a…
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Did the Braves Miss Their Shot at a Dynasty?
Atlanta mastered modern team-building — but their golden era may be depreciating. Plus, Roman Anthony and how quickly top prospects get a hit.
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Depth and the Dodgers
L.A. built the deepest pitching staff money could buy — and it still wasn’t enough. Plus, a Windy City phenom eyes a 40-40 season and Colorado finally…
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Here Come The Phillies
Philly has taken every possible path to contention — except perhaps this one. Plus, a new Royals ace, and a quick chart on Juan Soto's power outage.
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The Fascinating Legacy of Andrew McCutchen
He was the symbol of Pittsburgh’s renaissance — and now, of its futility. Where does that leave his career?
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Cardinal Rules
St. Louis finds its groove again by leaning into player development. Plus, an iconic ‘90s Atlanta Brave returns for the Futures Game, and Aaron Judge…
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Are the '25 Rockies the Worst Ever?
And is this the excuse to rethink mile-high baseball entirely? Plus, a Holy rotation, and Mr. Ray gets his day.
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Rafael Devers Should Want To Play First Base
He would instantly be more valuable if he takes the Red Sox up on their request — and he might hit better, too.
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Which Games Matter Most in a Best-of-7 Series?
Not all playoff games are created equal. Here’s which matchups truly swing a series, based on the numbers.
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: The Redemption of Javy Báez
The Tigers are picking up where they left off — but with Báez leading the way this time around. Plus, a look at one of history's great individual games…
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⚾ Baseball Bytes: Aaron Judge Is an All-Timer in Our Midst
Let's not take the Yankees' big bopper for granted. Plus, Ken Griffey Jr.'s Reds era gets underway 25 years ago, and the divisions set to claim the most…
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