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.
Where will Adam Eaton bat in Dusty Baker's lineup? Plus we'll take a look at ATL C, MIA 3B, and provide updates on the NYM 5th SP battle and PHI closer situation.
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.
This week, we look at the closer situation in CIN. Does the Reds’ committee have what it takes to last? Also: PT prospects for Javier Baez in CHC, MIL’s closer situation, 3B in MIL, and STL’s 5th starter competition.
Oft-injured LA rotation validates the idea that there's no such thing as too much starting pitching, while COL looks to fill the hole left at 1B, plus SD catchers, the SF bullpen and 2B situation in ARI
Detroit reliever Bruce Rondon floundered in 2015 after early 2014 Tommy John surgery, but he began to put things together in the second half of 2016. Will the return be made complete in 2017? Plus, analyses of 3B in CHW and backstops in CLE, KC and MIN.
Big springs from A.J. Reed and Colin Moran are likely for naught early on, thanks to restocked offensive depth in HOU. A look at OAK's longer term 1B situation, the Rangers OF, and more.
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.
Where will Adam Eaton bat in Dusty Baker's lineup? Plus we'll take a look at ATL C, MIA 3B, and provide updates on the NYM 5th SP battle and PHI closer situation.
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.
This week, we look at the closer situation in CIN. Does the Reds’ committee have what it takes to last? Also: PT prospects for Javier Baez in CHC, MIL’s closer situation, 3B in MIL, and STL’s 5th starter competition.
Oft-injured LA rotation validates the idea that there's no such thing as too much starting pitching, while COL looks to fill the hole left at 1B, plus SD catchers, the SF bullpen and 2B situation in ARI
Detroit reliever Bruce Rondon floundered in 2015 after early 2014 Tommy John surgery, but he began to put things together in the second half of 2016. Will the return be made complete in 2017? Plus, analyses of 3B in CHW and backstops in CLE, KC and MIN.
Big springs from A.J. Reed and Colin Moran are likely for naught early on, thanks to restocked offensive depth in HOU. A look at OAK's longer term 1B situation, the Rangers OF, and more.