Finally, something to make workouts less terrible.

Play on.

While the Cubs were playing on house money in so many ways, the disappointment of being swept by the Mets in the NLCS still stings. Yet, 1984 might be the only parallel in terms of how productive the franchise was in 2015, both on and off the field.

With a number of big-name position players still available on the free-agent market, January figures to be a busy month on the Hot Stove. Here’s a look at some of the latest news from Major Leagues Baseball’s rumor mill.

With fewer Hall of Fame voters this year, players like Tim Raines, Jeff Kent, Curt Schilling and Mike Mussina should benefit.

From rookies to players on the verge of retirement, coaches to the director of the MLB Players’ Association, here are sixteen key people to watch in the world of baseball in 2016.

While we won’t go quite as far as to give away the pennant winners or eventual World Series champion, here’s a first-look at next season’s individual leaders in some of the top statistical categories — based only on Steamer projections, of course.

Good bloodline.

Even with Japanese right-handed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda reportedly agreeing to an eight-year deal, the Dodgers have a rotation that is leaning to the left.

As much as Mets fans would love to linger on the team’s storybook 2015, the year is at an end. It was an eventful season that redefined the franchise, setting the team up for the future. Now all focus shifts to the encore.

Apologies to Nate Silver, Bill James and Nostradamus. Here’s a regular guy’s list of 10 bold predictions for 2016.

Turn back the clock to some of the greatest moments and milestones of the 2015 season.

As the calendar flipped to 2016, Major League Baseball’s clubs continued to fine-tune and tweak their rosters for the upcoming season. A number of marquee free agents still remain unsigned, however, while several others could become available on the trade market. Here’s a look at the latest Hot Stove developments from around the big leagues.

At some point, the whole thing got ridiculous, with Jake Arrieta, Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw rolling out one dazzling performance after another. They weren’t just good. The National League has seen good before. These guys were historically good, mind-numbingly good.

Everyone has a giant spare tire, right?

Everyone has a giant spare tire, right?

The man should have his own parade at this point.