As the 2026 MLB season approaches, the spotlight turns to the game’s biggest superstars. From Shohei Ohtani’s historic two-way dominance to the power bats of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, baseball is entering a season filled with elite talent and MVP contenders. Here’s a look at the Top 20 players from the MLB Top 100 rankings who are expected to define the year ahead.

A historic freshman class is driving excitement ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, with prospects like Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cameron Boozer emerging as potential franchise-changing talents as the college basketball season heads toward March.

Before free agency even begins, teams across the league are already reshaping their rosters. From the Rams landing star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Texans adding veteran running back David Montgomery, early trades are setting the tone for a high-stakes NFL offseason.