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The NL East reporters dare to make a few bold predictions for 2016. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with the reporters to hear what they're predicting and why their predictions will come true.

The AL West reporters dare to make a few bold predictions for 2016. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with the reporters to hear their predictions and discuss why they'll come true.

Did Mariano Rivera participate in sunflower seed wars out in the Yankees bullpen? How important is it for middle relievers to be represented at the All-Star Game? Former Major League pitcher and four-time World Series champion Jeff Nelson sat down with MLB.com's Bryan Hoch and NY Daily News' Mark Feinsand to discuss how relievers are used today, explore why middle relievers should have more representation at All-Star Games and point out some of the best bullpen pranks he played during his career.

The regular season is less than a week away and the ALE looks as competitive as ever. MLB.com's Tim McMaster checks in with all five teams to find out who has the best shot at winning the division, which team could hit the most home runs in the league, and who's poised for a breakout season.

With less than a week away from the regular season, MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with the AL Central to hear their bold predictions for the season.

Who's bullpens and starting rotations are set? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with the NLE to find out which pitchers are ready to roll, who's still battling it out for the last spot in the rotation, and who you can expect to see in the bullpen.

How are each of the AL West starting rotations shaping up? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with all five teams to hear who's making the cut, who's still proving their worth, and who's got their bullpens figured out.

The regular season is creeping closer and time is winding down to figure out who's making the cut. Hear from all five teams to see who's battling for a spot on the roster, which players are standing out, and which injuries could be the most detrimental to the clubs.

Should the Pirates bat Andrew McCutchen second? Could Jeremy Hazelbaker earn a bench spot on the Cardinals roster? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with the NL Central to find out how they're shaping up with a little more than a week to go in Spring Training.

Spring Training is almost halfway finished, but there's still a lot of work to do. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five teams to find out who's ready to role on Opening Day and who still has some kinks to work out.

Who's filled out their rotation? Which players are still battling for a position and spot on the roster? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters in the NL East to find out who's ready for the regular season and who still has some work to do.

Are the Royals still the team to beat in the AL Central? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with each team to find out how rotations, bullpens and lineups are shaking out and who could have the edge on Opening Day.

The regular season is creeping up and teams are in full Spring Training mode. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with all five reporters to find out how starting rotations are shaking out and which position battles are still ongoing.

The regular season is a little more than two weeks away. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to find out who's ready to roll on Opening Day and who's still got some housekeeping to work on.

What attributes make up a good manager? MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with the NL West to hear how each teams' manager contributes and keeps its team in line.

What are the biggest storylines around the AL East? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters to find out the latest injuries, who's making waves around camp and who still needs more time to get ready.

What are the biggest storylines around the AL West? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters to find out who's already battling injury, which prospects are making their presence known and who's still got work to do before Opening Day.

What makes the managers in the NL East so special? MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to spotlight the men behind the ballplayers.

How hard will the Cardinals feel the effects of losing Jhonny Peralta to recover from injury? Which team has the biggest bromance in baseball? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with all five reporters to find out which players are making the biggest splash so far in Spring Training.

AL Central division reporters catch up with players in the division to find out how they're preparing for 2016.