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MLB Opening Day: Previews and Projections For Every Division

Welcome to MLB’s new era: a slew of rules changes and a game that’s quicker, more athletic and way more entertaining. Opening Day is here again, but this will be unlike any season before and questions remain within each division.

Will the big bats of Aaron Judge and Julio Rodríguez help carry their teams into a deep postseason run? Can any team in the NL West catch the San Diego Padres? (Hint: Mookie Betts and the Dodgers are the best bet.) How much of a slugfest will it be between the Braves, Mets and Phillies in the NL East? 

Sports Illustrated breaks down each division, so let’s get ready to play ball!

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