Spring training 2026: Stars, teams, themes we want to see

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After an MLB offseason full of twists and turns, spring training is in the air.

The New York Mets capped an offseason overhaul with a trade for ace Freddy Peralta. The Baltimore Orioles brought slugger Pete Alonso to the American League East, and Alex Bregman left the division to join the Chicago Cubs. And the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest splash when they inked No. 1 free agent Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $220 million deal.

Now, with pitchers and catchers reporting across Arizona and Florida this week, we'll start seeing what those moves mean for the season ahead. We've asked our ESPN MLB experts to get…