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.

This week, we look at how infield playing time in St. Louis might shake out at 2B and 3B. Plus: discussion of OF situations in CHC, PIT, and CIN and a review of MIL’s suite of upper minors arms.

With the final two spots locked down, Arizona's rotation could be in for a big year; the evolving OF picture in both SF and LA; plus the Padres SS situation and Rockies bullpen.

Detroit's Andrew Romine knows he's valued for his defense, but a 2016 .238 BA inspired him to get an analysis of his swing. Plus, pitching staffs get tested at CHW, CLE and KC, and the MIN OF gets a depth review.

LAA's sketchy rotation looks more like a relay team, with plenty of names that will likely get starting opportunities at some point. Deshields' big spring with TEX, an uneventful HOU camp, and more...

Who will manager Dusty Baker choose to be the closer in WAS? Plus we'll examine ATL's options to backup 1B, the 5th SP battle in MIA, the NYM OF, and the PHI bench.

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.

Brett Anderson has locked up a starter's job in Chicago. Plus: SP question marks in CIN and PIT, Aguilar and Pina impressing for MIL, and STL’s backup OF situation.

Antonio Senzatella makes a strong push for rotation bid in COL, while the Diamondbacks explore options at C, plus shortstops in LA, second basemen in SF and the youth movement in SD's outfield.

The Royals have spent the last 2 years with a leadoff batter who posted an OBA under .300 and walk rate of 4%. Is it time for a change? Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.

As Opening Day nears, rotation issues are becoming apparent, and Yovani Gallardo may not be the only problem in SEA. We look at TEX and HOU SP questions, and more.