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?
A look at who will fill the void in PIT’s OF during Starling Marte’s suspension. Plus, RF in CIN, CHC’s bullpen, MIL’s upcoming rotation decision, and STL’s OF backups.
Could Erick Aybar's stranglehold on the starting SS role be in jeopardy? Plus the Giants rotation, Dodgers bullpen, Rockies outfield and D-Backs 3B options.
Twins slugger Daniel Palka struggled against Triple-A pitching in 2016, but he's faring much better in 2017. His timing may be good, as Byron Buxton and Eddie Rosario may be headed for a Triple-A refresher. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Taylor Motter has taken advantage of his short-term window in SEA, but is there more to come? The TEX 3B situation, HOU's rotation depth, C.J. Cron owners sing the blues, and more...
Blake Treinen has converted three of four save chances, but he has been very shaky so far. If he can't right the ship, who might WAS turn to next? Plus a look at NYM/PHI closer situations, Swanson's early struggles in ATL and more.
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.
Adam Frazier could be an under-the-radar source of value in PIT. Plus: an early look at CF in CHC, CIN’s rotation, early lineup patterns in MIL, and STL’s potential rotation depth.
Does Archie Bradley have what it takes to become a dominant bullpen arm? Plus a check-in on the catching situations in SD and LA, along with a look at the Giants 1B picture and fallback 3B options in COL.
It's been a long, strange trip for pitcher Arcenio Leon. After 2015 shoulder surgery, he rerouted to Mexico, where he learned how to pitch and got noticed by the Tigers. Plus, analyses of bullpens at CHW, CLE and KC, and the infield at MIN.
... the primary AL West contenders are giving off warning signs and even some alarming signals, particularly closer Sam Dyson in TEX. We warned of this possibility back in March.
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?
A look at who will fill the void in PIT’s OF during Starling Marte’s suspension. Plus, RF in CIN, CHC’s bullpen, MIL’s upcoming rotation decision, and STL’s OF backups.
Could Erick Aybar's stranglehold on the starting SS role be in jeopardy? Plus the Giants rotation, Dodgers bullpen, Rockies outfield and D-Backs 3B options.
Twins slugger Daniel Palka struggled against Triple-A pitching in 2016, but he's faring much better in 2017. His timing may be good, as Byron Buxton and Eddie Rosario may be headed for a Triple-A refresher. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Taylor Motter has taken advantage of his short-term window in SEA, but is there more to come? The TEX 3B situation, HOU's rotation depth, C.J. Cron owners sing the blues, and more...
Blake Treinen has converted three of four save chances, but he has been very shaky so far. If he can't right the ship, who might WAS turn to next? Plus a look at NYM/PHI closer situations, Swanson's early struggles in ATL and more.
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.
Adam Frazier could be an under-the-radar source of value in PIT. Plus: an early look at CF in CHC, CIN’s rotation, early lineup patterns in MIL, and STL’s potential rotation depth.
Does Archie Bradley have what it takes to become a dominant bullpen arm? Plus a check-in on the catching situations in SD and LA, along with a look at the Giants 1B picture and fallback 3B options in COL.
It's been a long, strange trip for pitcher Arcenio Leon. After 2015 shoulder surgery, he rerouted to Mexico, where he learned how to pitch and got noticed by the Tigers. Plus, analyses of bullpens at CHW, CLE and KC, and the infield at MIN.
... the primary AL West contenders are giving off warning signs and even some alarming signals, particularly closer Sam Dyson in TEX. We warned of this possibility back in March.