2013 MLB Spring Training Battles: National League

Let the position battles begin!

2013 Spring Training camps are open and many players will compete against teammates for jobs before taking on other baseball teams in April. Here are some position battles to keep an eye on this spring.

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10 MLB Spring Training Storylines to Watch in 2013

Here are the biggest baseball stories to watch as players prep for the season

Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training camps in Florida and Arizona. Here are a few stories to watch as MLB players sharpen their skills in preparation for the 2013 season, which begins for every team April 1.

1. Canadian Chemistry

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Baseball Great Chipper Jones Finds Sanctuary in Hunting

The future Hall of Famer loves the outdoors

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Very Early Baseball Predictions for 2013

It's never too early to look ahead to the next MLB season.

Just as I did a few weeks ago, I once again examine the pennant races as they’re shaping up for 2013. Sure, it’s early, but what else are you going to read about? Bowl games between a bunch of non-BCS .500 teams? Now that some major free agent dominoes have fallen, and some major trades have changed the MLB landscape, here are my early 2013 MLB picks.

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10 Best Owners in Sports History

Robert Kraft saved the Patriots from leaving New England before winning three Super Bowls.

The players and coaches may hog the spotlight, but success in sports usually starts from the top. Those owners who sign the checks and make the right hires have the ability to not only change the fate of their respective teams, but to significantly improve their sport and, in some cases, impact the course of history. These are 10 of the best examples of the greatest owners in sports history.

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MLB: Very Early Baseball Predictions for 2013

It's never too early to look ahead to 2013.

It’s never too early to start thinking about 2013. At least now that the World Series is over. I mean, what else is there to think about? Pitchers and catchers report in a little more than 100 days. Certainly, key trades and free agent signings will tweak these predictions as we get deeper into the offseason. But for now, here’s an early, early look at how the standings might appear next October.

American League

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: Sept. 17

A look at the best and worst baseball teams in the league.

Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst baseball teams and players in the league. Here's our MLB Power Rankings and Players of the Week for September 17, 2012.

1. Nationals — Every game remaining is against a team in the race.

2. Reds — Huge offensive slump in September.

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: Sept. 10

A look at the best and worst baseball teams in the league.

Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst baseball teams and players in the league. Here's our MLB Power Rankings and Players of the Week for September 10, 2012.

1. Nationals — Pacing majors with 58 runs, 24 homers in Sept.

2. Reds — Leadoff hitters batting just .207, by far worst in majors.

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: Sept. 3

A look at the best and worst baseball teams in the league.

Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst baseball teams and players in the league. Here's our MLB Power Rankings and Players of the Week for Sept. 3, 2012.

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: August 27

A look at the best and worst baseball teams in the league.

Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst baseball teams and players in the league. Here's our MLB Power Rankings and Players of the Week for August 27, 2012.

1. Nationals — Is there some friction among management?