As opening day nears, Sporting News baseball writer Jesse Spector will preview each team.

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Cardinals: Sorry, haters, Cardinals could be really good again

Giants: It’s an even-numbered year, so the Giants have a reason to smile

Orioles: Orioles aren’t tanking in 2016, but they may wish they were

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Phillies: Phillies will be bad in 2016, but future looks bright following teardown

Pirates: Lack of depth could keep talented Pirates out of playoffs in 2016

Yankees: For Yankees, 2016 could be year the wheels finally fall off

Mariners: Can revamped Seattle roster compete in the AL West?

Rockies: Colorado lef looking for bright side in a dark time

Cubs: Chicago positioned to make history

Royals: Three straight World Series trips? Not likely

Red Sox: Worst to first? The talent’s there to do it

Reds: With 100 losses possible, is it time to trade Votto?

Blue Jays: Toronto has MLB’s best lineup

White Sox: Chicago could be faction in AL Central

Dodgers: Quest for another NL West title won’t be easy

Mets: Sky’s the limit for pitching-rich club

Sporting News fantasy sports writer Matt Lutovsky gives advice with 30 sleepers to add to your cheat sheet and 49 key players on new teams.