7 Bold Predictions For The 2016 MLB Season
Another year of baseball is upon us and with it comes another chance to make some bold predictions for the upcoming year.
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Another year of baseball is upon us and with it comes another chance to make some bold predictions for the upcoming year.
The drafts are all done, and the first pitch of the 2016 MLB season has been thrown. It's time to re-assess your roster now that spring exhibition games are over—and the real contests have begun. Unless you had a perfect draft (and really, does that ever happen?), the waiver wire has a lot to offer you ... even in Week 1 of the season.
It's an even year, which we all know favors the Giants, but the Dodgers won't give up the NL West that easily.
The Cubs are retooled and ready to go. Ready to go and break a 108-year-old curse? We'll find out.
Here's a look at the teams that will be standing in the Mets' way and a closer look at what the 2016 NL Champs have to offer.
The Marlins look to get even more production out of the young first baseman.
The Mets have World Series aspirations and are hoping the young OF can put them over the top.
The Cuban import looks to make an impact on a rebuilding Braves roster.
The Nationals are hoping for big things out of their top prospect to try and replace Jordan Zimmerman.
Maikel Franco looks to be one of the few bright spots on a rebuilding Phillies team.
Now healthy and ready to roll for Spring Training in '16, the 24-year-old Stroman appears poised to become one of baseball's next true aces.
Jose Reyes is watching his former New York Mets reach the heights he was destined for as he's embroiled in a domestic violence case.
Bryce Harper, Nationals right fielder and 2015 NL MVP, will get a giant new deal. Just how much money could it be?
Rich discussed the fight between Apple and the government, Hillary's barking and Donald Trump threatening to sue Ted Cruz. He also discussed Attorney General Kathleen Kane not running again, a Disney Cruise ship picking up Cuban refugees and President Obama's press conference about SCOTUS nominee.
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The Phillies announced the hiring of former Google employee Andy Galdi as their Director of Baseball Research and Development.
It appears that Rob Manfred believes the NL will not get the DH anytime soon.
Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were named to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
According to reports, Ryan Howard is suing Al Jazeera for being mentioned in a documentary on players using PED's.
The former major league outfielder died Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack.
Al Jazeera released their documentary, The Dark Side: Secrets of the Sports Dopers, early on YouTube.
According to a report, the Phillies are on Jonathan Papelbons no-trade list for the upcoming season.
According to a report, the Phillies will send Ken Giles to the Astros for three young pitchers and an outfielder.
Major League Baseball is close to new recommendations for safety netting at its stadiums for the 2016 season.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Philadelphia is the proud birthplace of the United States Postal Service, and Benjamin Franklin is to thank for it all.
Whether it's cleaning up after two days of storms or playing a round of golf, make it a point to get outside and enjoy the sunshine Wednesday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
A Chester chef known for feeding homeless residents and families in need is asking for help after a storm toppled a large tree onto his outdoor kitchen, halting a mission he has carried out for years.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Philadelphia is the proud birthplace of the United States Postal Service, and Benjamin Franklin is to thank for it all.
Whether it's cleaning up after two days of storms or playing a round of golf, make it a point to get outside and enjoy the sunshine Wednesday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
A Chester chef known for feeding homeless residents and families in need is asking for help after a storm toppled a large tree onto his outdoor kitchen, halting a mission he has carried out for years.
Philadelphia is the proud birthplace of the United States Postal Service, and Benjamin Franklin is to thank for it all.
A Chester chef known for feeding homeless residents and families in need is asking for help after a storm toppled a large tree onto his outdoor kitchen, halting a mission he has carried out for years.
Two people were hurt when a taxi crashed into a house in West Philadelphia, police said.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly damaged and stole Pride flags along Kings Highway in Haddonfield, police said.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The show over the Art Museum is now slated for midnight after going off at 9 p.m. last year.
Frank LaFerrara, 73, is receiving the Carnegie Medal, the top award for civilian heroism in North America. He joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell live to share the story of how he rescued a woman from a rip current late last year.
The TSA turned some heads with a social media post discouraging travelers from bringing ranch dressing when they fly.
Visitors from around the world are in Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup, and many local bars and businesses say they're seeing a boost from tourists and locals alike.
Wednesday is clear and sunny with lower humidity before shower chances on Thursday and steadier rain possible Friday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.