2016 MLB season preview: Team outlooks, fantasy, rookies, prospects

Josh Hyber

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March is here, which means the Major League Baseball season is just around the corner. Spring training games are underway in Arizona and Florida, and team rosters are starting to take shape. 

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

Josh Hyber