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MLB.com's Alyson Footer and NL West team reporters identify who their team's difference makers are and name the stars that need to perform in order to have a great season.

MLB.com's Matt Waymire and NL Central team reporters discuss who could be the biggest surprises in camp and what makes baseball's Spring Training so special when comparing it to others sports' preseason camps.

Who is going to surprise in Spring Training? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and NL East team reporters talk about the players that have the biggest breakout potential this Spring and if the superstars are ready to produce big numbers in 2017.

The AL West is a hard division to predict with as many as four teams bidding for the postseason. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and team reporters try to guess who will be the biggest difference makers and surprise players on their clubs this upcoming season.

The AL East is full of star power. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and team reporters discuss who is the most important player on each club and what their front office is doing to remain competitive in one of the toughest divisions in baseball.

The Indians look to be the favorite for the division, but there are plenty of others that could pick up the slack if they falter. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and team reporters break down the short and long term goals of each club.

Who is going to be patrolling the outfield on Opening Day? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and team reporters discuss the players that are most likely to be on the roster for Opening Day.

Spring Training looms over Major League teams as it is almost time to report to camp. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and team reporters break down the NL East rosters before they head to Florida.

Teams are packing their equipment and trucks are starting to roll towards Florida and Arizona. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and team reporters discuss how their teams are closing out the offseason.

It's almost time to flock to the warmer baseball towns for the 2017 Spring Training season. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and team reporters begin to break down their outfielders on the team rosters.

The Hot Stove season is winding down and players are beginning to make their travel plans for Arizona and Florida. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and team reporters continue to break down rosters as Spring Training rapidly approaches.

The AL Central division was full of big news this week as Cleveland won the bid for the 2019 All-Star Game. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and team reporters continue to break down the rosters for 2017 and beyond.

The AL East figures to be a tight race again next season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and team reporters break down what their teams are doing to get ahead of the competition. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne also explains why David Ortiz is already having his number retired in Boston.

It has been an eventful time for the AL West division as two of their best all-time players have been elected to the Hall of Fame. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and team reporters reflect back on the careers of Jeff Bagwell, Ivan Rodriguez and Edgar Martinez, who was not elected to the Hall yet but will have his number retired by the Mariners.

Teams are getting ready to report to Spring Training in just a few short weeks. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and team reporters take an in-depth look at their rosters and discuss if they are ready to compete for a division crown.

Some teams in the NL West are making big moves before Spring Training. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and team reporters take a look into the recent signings and trades within the division to see how their clubs stack up against the competition.

The AL Central division took a big hit this week after the deaths of Royals' pitcher Yordano Ventura and former Indian Andy Marte. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and team reporters spoke about their favorite memories of those that were lost. They also discussed Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez getting elected to the Hall of Fame.

The NL Central saw some change in the last week as teams continue to tweak their roster before reporting to Spring Training. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and team reporters break down all the movement within the division including the Cubs finding another starter and the Brewers signing a closer.

Teams are continuing to build their rosters as they gear up for Spring Training. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and AL Central team reporters break down their latest signings and transactions.

As the Hot Stove season marches on towards Spring Training, MLB.com's Tim McMaster and AL East team reporters continue to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each roster.