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.

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10 Worst Contracts in Major League Baseball

These MLB players are making way more than their production.

Fans love it when their team signs a big-name free agent or locks up a current star, but too many times organizations pay for past accomplishment instead of future production. There are obviously some baseball superstars on this list, but unfortunately much is expected from those who have been compensated at the highest level. Here’s our look at the 10 worst contracts in major league baseball.

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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?

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: August 20

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 20, 2012.

1. Nationals — Opponents are batting .210 with runners in scoring position.

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MLB Trade Deadline: Winners and Losers

Some teams got better, while others looked towards the future.

Every summer August 1 is something like New Year’s Day in baseball. General managers around the league work frantically through July 31 to reshape their teams into contenders or sell off spare parts in order to rebuild for the future. It marks the beginning of the pennant drive, with a different look to many lineups.

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: August 13

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 13, 2012.

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2012 Major League Baseball Power Rankings: August 6

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 6, 2012.

1. Reds — Aroldis Chapman toughest pitcher in majors.