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Ohtani is expected to lead MLB`s Top 100 Players for 2025, while Braves aim for a strong season.

Shohei Ohtani is poised to top the MLB Network`s Top 100 Players Right Now for 2025, following his historic 50-50 season and third MVP Award. Aaron Judge, who received seven first-place votes from MLB.com experts, is a strong contender, having led the Majors in homers, RBIs, OBP, SLG, and WAR. Bobby Witt Jr. also stands out with five first-place votes, while other notable mentions include Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, and Gunnar Henderson.

In college baseball, Arizona State University`s Sun Devil Baseball team kicks off their 2025 campaign with a four-game series against Ohio State and Austin Peay, starting February 14 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. A key player to watch is an outfielder ranked as D1Baseball`s 21 Big 12 2025 MLB Draft Prospect, who showcased an impressive .439 average and .848 slugging percentage in April 2024.

At the professional level, the Atlanta Braves are optimistic about their 2025 season with the anticipated returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. from injuries. Despite facing significant setbacks last season, the Braves still achieved 89 wins and a playoff appearance. Projections from ZiPS indicate that both the Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are expected to win 89 games, with the Braves holding a 35.8% chance of winning their division and a 70.3% chance of making the playoffs. The New York Mets are closely trailing with 88 projected wins and a 65.4% playoff chance.

Recent transactions include the Baltimore Orioles acquiring Roansy Contreras from the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays signing Max Scherzer to a one-year contract.

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