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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When spring training began last season, the computer models at Baseball Prospectus put Atlanta’s odds of winning the National League East at 20-to-1. Eight months later, the Braves were World Series champions. That’s not a knock on analytics, it’s a nod to unpredictability.

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays traded outfielder Austin Meadows to the Tigers on Monday night.

With Opening Day nearly here, Detroit made a significant addition to its lineup.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — With a week until the season starts, the Rays are down to filling the final spots in their bullpen.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — There are times, highly placed sources have confirmed under promise of anonymity, when Corey Kluber occasionally will laugh, joke around and even subtly mastermind some clubhouse pranks.

Based on their average draft position, these pitchers could offer sneaky-good value.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — By this time last year, the future was officially an afterthought.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins hoped to fill the hole in their starting rotation with someone whose best days are still ahead. But with Opening Day rapidly approaching, they settled for a veteran trying to recapture those once-great days.