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For three decades Scott Boras has treated free agency like a leverage laboratory, delivering record deals for star clients and collecting his slice along the way. We break down the playbook, fee structure, owner sentiment, who he represents this winter, and the big question: is he the greatest sports agent ever?
Two reigning Cy Young winners—Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal—headline a Team USA core loaded with 2025 star power. We compile confirmed commitments, project a starting nine and rotation, roll up 2025 stat lines, and explain why the Americans should cruise to the finals.
Baseball America’s ideal roster projection for the Dominican Republic pairs perfectly with the stars’ 2025 production. We — the Sandlot Picks Team — love DR as the top team in Pool D and expect a real run for Gold.
The 2025 Yankees fell short because the bats went quiet in October and the bullpen leaked in leverage. With a premier rotation poised to get healthier in 2026, New York should prioritize three moves across four pillars: keep Cody Bellinger, sign Devin Williams to a 1-year prove-it deal, and acquire either a shortstop or a second baseman by packaging Domínguez, Volpe, and top prospects.