It's easy to see Brian Dozier has been in a season-long slump with a .199 BA, but the decline has actually been going on since mid-2015. It may be time for the Twins to consider other options for a stretch. Plus, more from the AL Central.
TEX's ongoing roster shuffle and his own poor performance could place Prince Fielder's playing time in jeopardy barring a quick turnaround. HOU's rotation dilemma, a SEA catching update and more.
With Ryan Howard struggling terribly, might he soon begin ceding some PT against right-handed pitching to Tommy Joseph? Plus notes on ATL 5th SP, MIA 2B, NYM 1B and WAS lineup shuffling.
Please, whatever you do, don't cut ties with Colome due to Boxberger's return in TAM. Also: Wieters' awakening in BAL, Buchholz hanging by thread in BOS, ditto Pineda in NYY, and Bautista, leadoff hitter, in TOR
Jhonny Peralta has begun his rehab assignment, and he'll reportedly play third base in addition to shortstop. What kind of implications could that have once he returns?
Could Nick Ahmed be tossed from the starting lineup? His bat continues to be a liability at bottom of ARI's order. Plus bullpen updates in SD, SF, and more.
Detroit's retooled bullpen has been awful, but Matt Boyd has been solid as a starter at Triple-A Toledo. Boyd could provide a lift to a pen that has an ERA above 4.00. Plus, more candidates on the DET farm, other pitching issues at CHW and KC, and OF concerns at CLE and MIN.
Suddenly Steve Cishek doesn't look like the closer lock he was entering May. We also examine the fluidity of the TEX and OAK ninth innings, the changing HOU first base outlook, and more.
Despite a recent hot streak, Danny Espinosa's offensive production has been abysmal. With June 1 right around the corner, could top prospect Trea Turner soon be promoted to take over at shortstop? Plus notes on ATL 2B, the backend of MIA's starting rotation, PHI 2B/SS and more.
How enduring will Aaron Hicks' recent run of PT be? Also: latest on BOS rotation, BAL DH, possible lineup changes in TAM, and will TOR have new 2Bman soon?
Jameson Taillon has shown no signs of rust in his first game action since 2013, while teammate Tyler Glasnow has been mowing down Triple-A batters. How long until we see one or both of them in the bigs?
It's easy to see Brian Dozier has been in a season-long slump with a .199 BA, but the decline has actually been going on since mid-2015. It may be time for the Twins to consider other options for a stretch. Plus, more from the AL Central.
TEX's ongoing roster shuffle and his own poor performance could place Prince Fielder's playing time in jeopardy barring a quick turnaround. HOU's rotation dilemma, a SEA catching update and more.
With Ryan Howard struggling terribly, might he soon begin ceding some PT against right-handed pitching to Tommy Joseph? Plus notes on ATL 5th SP, MIA 2B, NYM 1B and WAS lineup shuffling.
Please, whatever you do, don't cut ties with Colome due to Boxberger's return in TAM. Also: Wieters' awakening in BAL, Buchholz hanging by thread in BOS, ditto Pineda in NYY, and Bautista, leadoff hitter, in TOR
Jhonny Peralta has begun his rehab assignment, and he'll reportedly play third base in addition to shortstop. What kind of implications could that have once he returns?
Could Nick Ahmed be tossed from the starting lineup? His bat continues to be a liability at bottom of ARI's order. Plus bullpen updates in SD, SF, and more.
Detroit's retooled bullpen has been awful, but Matt Boyd has been solid as a starter at Triple-A Toledo. Boyd could provide a lift to a pen that has an ERA above 4.00. Plus, more candidates on the DET farm, other pitching issues at CHW and KC, and OF concerns at CLE and MIN.
Suddenly Steve Cishek doesn't look like the closer lock he was entering May. We also examine the fluidity of the TEX and OAK ninth innings, the changing HOU first base outlook, and more.
Despite a recent hot streak, Danny Espinosa's offensive production has been abysmal. With June 1 right around the corner, could top prospect Trea Turner soon be promoted to take over at shortstop? Plus notes on ATL 2B, the backend of MIA's starting rotation, PHI 2B/SS and more.
How enduring will Aaron Hicks' recent run of PT be? Also: latest on BOS rotation, BAL DH, possible lineup changes in TAM, and will TOR have new 2Bman soon?
Jameson Taillon has shown no signs of rust in his first game action since 2013, while teammate Tyler Glasnow has been mowing down Triple-A batters. How long until we see one or both of them in the bigs?