MIKE SHEARS
Mike Clevinger has 18 outings as a fill-in for the 2017 Indians. With a 3.18 ERA as a starter, he may be positioning himself for a spot in the 2018 Cleveland rotation, but his walk rate may hold him back. Plus, more 2018 pitching possibilities from the AL Central.
Sep 6 2017 11:05pm
Sep 6 2017 11:05pm
Paulo Orlando earned a starting job to begin 2017 with a .302 BA in 2016 but faltered out of the gate. Two months of downtime due to injury may have helped revive his offense, and he could aid KC in their playoff chase. Plus, the final week of potential September callups in the AL Central.
Aug 30 2017 11:05pm
Aug 30 2017 11:05pm
Blaine Hardy was sent to Triple-A Toledo July 18 after struggling with his control in Detroit. Seventeen innings and no walks later, he's ready for another opportunity. Plus, week 2 of potential callups in the AL Central.
Aug 23 2017 11:05pm
Aug 23 2017 11:05pm
Lucas Giolito has seen his share of advances and setbacks in 2017, but if he accomplishes everything GM Rick Hahn has asked him to do, we'll see him in Chi-town next month. Plus, week 1 of potential September callups in the AL Central.
Aug 16 2017 11:06pm
Aug 16 2017 11:06pm
Miguel Cabrera is mired in a lost season on a Detroit team that's raised the white flag. He may be asked to yield some starts to players like Efren Navarro, who last appeared in the majors in 2015. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Aug 9 2017 11:05pm
Aug 9 2017 11:05pm
All five AL Central teams were active at the trade deadline, with CHW, DET and MIN as sellers and CLE and KC as buyers. Reserve players like Alen Hanson hope to get the chance to earn a starting job. PT Tomorrow analyzes some possible AL Central beneficiaries of deadline day deals.
Aug 2 2017 11:05pm
Aug 2 2017 11:05pm
In spite of the Royals dealing for a closer and past would-be-closer, Joakim Soria and his stopper-worthy skills could still be in line for saves as the season winds down. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Jul 26 2017 11:06pm
Jul 26 2017 11:06pm
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper may be a very busy man for the next two months with closer David Robertson traded. Cooper may be grooming several pitchers to close out games in August and September. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Jul 19 2017 11:05pm
Jul 19 2017 11:05pm
Starting pitching options throughout the AL Central, including Sox options should Jose Quintana be traded.
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Jul 12 2017 11:05pm
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Jul 12 2017 11:05pm
Royals 2B/SS Ramon Torres was having a breakout season at Triple-A Omaha when he got the call June 7. Off to a good start with KC, he's making an early bid to stay on the roster long-term. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Jul 5 2017 11:05pm
Jul 5 2017 11:05pm
Twins 1B Byung Ho Park struggled mightily to begin 2017, but he finally started raking in June. However, we have yet to see the power he displayed in spring training after 2016 finger tendon surgery. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
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Jun 28 2017 11:05pm
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Jun 28 2017 11:05pm
Mike Clevinger has 18 outings as a fill-in for the 2017 Indians. With a 3.18 ERA as a starter, he may be positioning himself for a spot in the 2018 Cleveland rotation, but his walk rate may hold him back. Plus, more 2018 pitching possibilities from the AL Central.
Sep 6 2017 11:05pm
Sep 6 2017 11:05pm
Paulo Orlando earned a starting job to begin 2017 with a .302 BA in 2016 but faltered out of the gate. Two months of downtime due to injury may have helped revive his offense, and he could aid KC in their playoff chase. Plus, the final week of potential September callups in the AL Central.
Aug 30 2017 11:05pm
Aug 30 2017 11:05pm
Blaine Hardy was sent to Triple-A Toledo July 18 after struggling with his control in Detroit. Seventeen innings and no walks later, he's ready for another opportunity. Plus, week 2 of potential callups in the AL Central.
Aug 23 2017 11:05pm
Aug 23 2017 11:05pm
Lucas Giolito has seen his share of advances and setbacks in 2017, but if he accomplishes everything GM Rick Hahn has asked him to do, we'll see him in Chi-town next month. Plus, week 1 of potential September callups in the AL Central.
Aug 16 2017 11:06pm
Aug 16 2017 11:06pm
Miguel Cabrera is mired in a lost season on a Detroit team that's raised the white flag. He may be asked to yield some starts to players like Efren Navarro, who last appeared in the majors in 2015. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Aug 9 2017 11:05pm
Aug 9 2017 11:05pm
All five AL Central teams were active at the trade deadline, with CHW, DET and MIN as sellers and CLE and KC as buyers. Reserve players like Alen Hanson hope to get the chance to earn a starting job. PT Tomorrow analyzes some possible AL Central beneficiaries of deadline day deals.
Aug 2 2017 11:05pm
Aug 2 2017 11:05pm
In spite of the Royals dealing for a closer and past would-be-closer, Joakim Soria and his stopper-worthy skills could still be in line for saves as the season winds down. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Jul 26 2017 11:06pm
Jul 26 2017 11:06pm
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper may be a very busy man for the next two months with closer David Robertson traded. Cooper may be grooming several pitchers to close out games in August and September. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Jul 19 2017 11:05pm
Jul 19 2017 11:05pm
Starting pitching options throughout the AL Central, including Sox options should Jose Quintana be traded.
FREE
Jul 12 2017 11:05pm
FREE
Jul 12 2017 11:05pm
Royals 2B/SS Ramon Torres was having a breakout season at Triple-A Omaha when he got the call June 7. Off to a good start with KC, he's making an early bid to stay on the roster long-term. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Jul 5 2017 11:05pm
Jul 5 2017 11:05pm
Twins 1B Byung Ho Park struggled mightily to begin 2017, but he finally started raking in June. However, we have yet to see the power he displayed in spring training after 2016 finger tendon surgery. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
FREE
Jun 28 2017 11:05pm
FREE
Jun 28 2017 11:05pm
