Crawford Returns, Prospects Shine, & Payroll Shifts

0:00On April 3rd, Mariners fans, the big news today is shortstop JP Crawford coming off the injured list and joining the squad in Anaheim for the game. He's been sidelined but ready to slide back into action against the Angels. Teams buzzing with more moves too, by breaking down the top 30 prospects and where they're starting this season. Cole Emerson just locked in a contract extension, and with Crawford up, payrolls getting a fresh look from the insiders. Folks are chatting about that old Mariners. Angels' rivalry does it still pack the same punch or have the astros and rangers taken over. Podcasts, like Meet at the Mid, dove into the first homestand reactions, keeping the energy high. Across the league, Pirates Phenom Conor Griffin, baseball's top prospect, is nearing a long-term deal and getting called up today. Royals catcher Carter Jensen missed his start yesterday after sleeping through it. All this comes as Forbes drops team valuations, sparking talks on what it means for winters, CBA battles, payrolls, and power shifts ahead.

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