Joe Panik is prominent on an interesting list of 2017 rebound candidates and prospects-with-upside who are a year or two away in our 2017 second base report.

The 1B outlook has taken a U-turn from last year, as Tommy Joseph and a host of new and interesting names gives the position some long-needed potential.

Willson Contreras just missed graduating from last year's list, thanks to a fine MLB debut. He tops this year's list of young catchers that have a shot at earning double-digit dollars in 2017 and beyond.

A snapshot of our recently-concluded First Pitch Arizona event, and some of the 2017 prospect contributions and playing time situations we discussed.

With the off-season upon us, your league is likely facing change considerations, be it new ownership or rules. And if you haven't begun considering these already, a refresher on some starting points...

Unheralded Brad Hand (who??) was one of seven RPs that posted 100+ Ks and a sub-3 ERA in 2016. We analyzed the strikeout surge and more takeaways from the recent season.

Sonny Gray's injury-plagued lost season was one of many rotation disappointments, in an MLB season that also saw another big HR surge. Our immediate 2016 takeaways for KL owners seeking a jump on the off-season.

Out of baseball last year, Andrew Toles' broad skill set propelled him through four professional levels in 2016. He's just one of several NL year-end surgers you should be familiar with.

Nick Franklin has just 164 AB to date. But his age, one-time prospect status and 2H finish puts him at the top of our under-the-radar value list for 2017, as our Keeper League columns begin.

Out Master Notes columnist reports on the nailbiter contest in which Brandon Guyer (pictured) won him the Tout Daily Championship.

Try to remember... the kind of September...where there's roster expansion. The pros and cons of adding players late in the season.