So far, so good for Joe Biagini in the TOR rotation. Also: Brach stumbles in BAL, Price eyes return in BOS, Chapman's absence may help other relievers in NYY and Snell's departure may help other young pitchers move one step closer to MLB debut.
Kevin Pillar (OF, TOR) is now entrenched as the Blue Jays leadoff hitter, a move that may have other ramifications. Also: Mancini on the move in BAL, Bradley benched in BOS, Sabathia struggles in NYY and Duffy's delays in TAM
After a torrid spring, Gregory Bird (1B, NYY) has been grounded. Might the Yankees start to look at other options? Also: Asher's opportunity in BAL, the catcher situation in BOS, Whitley's role in TAM and Osuna's "struggles" in TOR.
Defying his reputation, Chase Headley has been a dynamic performer in the early season. Can he keep it up? Also: Jayson Aquino and Brian Johnson hold their ownearly; Blake Snell still can't find the plate; and could TOR be a seller?
Alec Asher made a nice debut. Might he earn additional opportunities, perhaps at the expense of Ubaldo Jimenez. Also: Back woes for Holliday in NYY, Travis' travails in TOR, and questions on sixth starter in BOS and a buying opportunity in TAM.
It's only been a week, but thus far Aaron Judge (OF, NYY) and Greg Bird (1B, NYY) have struggled to meet the expectations. Also, a pitching mystery in BAL, flu blues in BOS, Smith's status in TAM and an early read on 1B-LF in TOR.
Youngsters Trey Mancini (DH, BAL) and Mallex Smith (OF, TAM) have made their respective Opening Day rosters. But they may not want to get too comfortable. Also: a bullpen arm to watch in BOS, Hicks' hopes in NYY and a lack of rotation depth in TOR.
Before spring training began, there was little hint that names like Jordan Montgomery (LHP, NYY), Chris Lee (LHP, BAL), Jayson Aquino (LHP, BAL) and Justin Marks (LHP, TAM) would be relevant to rotation battles. And yet, here we are.
Jake Bauers may bash his way into the Rays' plans sooner rather than later. Also: Mancini gets a look in RF of BAL, Swihart not to be forgotten in BOS, Carter may be slipping in NYY, and Pearce gets healthy in TOR.
Should Tim Beckham be a serious post-hype prospect this year at SS? Also: Left-field situations in BAL, TOR grow murkier; Kelly may shine in BOS, and Severino may be slipping in NYY rotation derby.
After fearing the worst, BOS got positive news on the elbow of David Price. Should you invest? Also: Britton's backups in BAL; No. 2 hole mulled for Sanchez in NYY; catcher derby in TAM; Travis yet to play in TOR.
So far, so good for Joe Biagini in the TOR rotation. Also: Brach stumbles in BAL, Price eyes return in BOS, Chapman's absence may help other relievers in NYY and Snell's departure may help other young pitchers move one step closer to MLB debut.
Kevin Pillar (OF, TOR) is now entrenched as the Blue Jays leadoff hitter, a move that may have other ramifications. Also: Mancini on the move in BAL, Bradley benched in BOS, Sabathia struggles in NYY and Duffy's delays in TAM
After a torrid spring, Gregory Bird (1B, NYY) has been grounded. Might the Yankees start to look at other options? Also: Asher's opportunity in BAL, the catcher situation in BOS, Whitley's role in TAM and Osuna's "struggles" in TOR.
Defying his reputation, Chase Headley has been a dynamic performer in the early season. Can he keep it up? Also: Jayson Aquino and Brian Johnson hold their ownearly; Blake Snell still can't find the plate; and could TOR be a seller?
Alec Asher made a nice debut. Might he earn additional opportunities, perhaps at the expense of Ubaldo Jimenez. Also: Back woes for Holliday in NYY, Travis' travails in TOR, and questions on sixth starter in BOS and a buying opportunity in TAM.
It's only been a week, but thus far Aaron Judge (OF, NYY) and Greg Bird (1B, NYY) have struggled to meet the expectations. Also, a pitching mystery in BAL, flu blues in BOS, Smith's status in TAM and an early read on 1B-LF in TOR.
Youngsters Trey Mancini (DH, BAL) and Mallex Smith (OF, TAM) have made their respective Opening Day rosters. But they may not want to get too comfortable. Also: a bullpen arm to watch in BOS, Hicks' hopes in NYY and a lack of rotation depth in TOR.
Before spring training began, there was little hint that names like Jordan Montgomery (LHP, NYY), Chris Lee (LHP, BAL), Jayson Aquino (LHP, BAL) and Justin Marks (LHP, TAM) would be relevant to rotation battles. And yet, here we are.
Jake Bauers may bash his way into the Rays' plans sooner rather than later. Also: Mancini gets a look in RF of BAL, Swihart not to be forgotten in BOS, Carter may be slipping in NYY, and Pearce gets healthy in TOR.
Should Tim Beckham be a serious post-hype prospect this year at SS? Also: Left-field situations in BAL, TOR grow murkier; Kelly may shine in BOS, and Severino may be slipping in NYY rotation derby.
After fearing the worst, BOS got positive news on the elbow of David Price. Should you invest? Also: Britton's backups in BAL; No. 2 hole mulled for Sanchez in NYY; catcher derby in TAM; Travis yet to play in TOR.