Daniel Bard has struggled mightily in the World Baseball Classic. Will that affect his outlook this season in COL? Plus, hints about the closer picture in LA, mounting injuries and absences in SD and SF, and an interesting race for a bench OF spot in ARI.
Have a couple of shaky spring outings placed Grayson Rodriguez's rotation spot in jeopardy? Also: Dalbec dilemma in BOS, roster thoughts in NYY, Lowe moves up totem pole in TAM and Varsho to be platooned in TOR?
Joey Wiemer has a chance to crack the Opening Day roster in MIL. Plus, the leadoff battle in STL; rotation updates in PIT and CHC; and, checking back in on Jose Barrero in CIN.
Injuries have hit the Mets and Phillies early this spring. Who will they turn to for viable options? Also, a look at the Marlins' hitters, how to replace Cade Cavalli, and whether Jared Shuster or Dylan Dodd deserve a spot in the ATL rotation.
Despite two serviceable seasons at the back of the rotation, Chris Flexen now projects as the long man out of SEA's pen as part of a crowded 2023 pitching outlook. Ben Joyce is turning heads for LAA, ditto Cole Ragans for TEX, and more ...
An under-the-radar winter trade could pay off big in COL. Plus, a pair of post-hype arms making their case in SD; volume concerns for Will Smith in LA; trying to sort through the closer nightmare in ARI; and, another emerging name worth keeping in mind in SF.
Anthony Volpe is doing everything he can to claim the NYY starting shortstop job. Will he succeed? Also: shortstops waiting behind Mateo in BAL, Tapia stakes claim in BOS, Mead makes an impression in TAM, and last bench spot up for grabs in TOR.
Nolan Gorman is making a claim for the starting second base job in STL. Plus, Mike Brosseau could have a significant role in MIL to begin the season; a pair of prospects performing well for PIT and CIN; and, the third base job may be opening up in CHC.
Bat-first rookie Jordan Diaz isn't likely to make the club out of spring training, but he's in a good position to inherit playing time quickly depending on his glove. We check in on the LAA and SEA 1B situations, and more ...
Daniel Bard has struggled mightily in the World Baseball Classic. Will that affect his outlook this season in COL? Plus, hints about the closer picture in LA, mounting injuries and absences in SD and SF, and an interesting race for a bench OF spot in ARI.
Have a couple of shaky spring outings placed Grayson Rodriguez's rotation spot in jeopardy? Also: Dalbec dilemma in BOS, roster thoughts in NYY, Lowe moves up totem pole in TAM and Varsho to be platooned in TOR?
Joey Wiemer has a chance to crack the Opening Day roster in MIL. Plus, the leadoff battle in STL; rotation updates in PIT and CHC; and, checking back in on Jose Barrero in CIN.
Injuries have hit the Mets and Phillies early this spring. Who will they turn to for viable options? Also, a look at the Marlins' hitters, how to replace Cade Cavalli, and whether Jared Shuster or Dylan Dodd deserve a spot in the ATL rotation.
Despite two serviceable seasons at the back of the rotation, Chris Flexen now projects as the long man out of SEA's pen as part of a crowded 2023 pitching outlook. Ben Joyce is turning heads for LAA, ditto Cole Ragans for TEX, and more ...
An under-the-radar winter trade could pay off big in COL. Plus, a pair of post-hype arms making their case in SD; volume concerns for Will Smith in LA; trying to sort through the closer nightmare in ARI; and, another emerging name worth keeping in mind in SF.
Anthony Volpe is doing everything he can to claim the NYY starting shortstop job. Will he succeed? Also: shortstops waiting behind Mateo in BAL, Tapia stakes claim in BOS, Mead makes an impression in TAM, and last bench spot up for grabs in TOR.
Nolan Gorman is making a claim for the starting second base job in STL. Plus, Mike Brosseau could have a significant role in MIL to begin the season; a pair of prospects performing well for PIT and CIN; and, the third base job may be opening up in CHC.
Bat-first rookie Jordan Diaz isn't likely to make the club out of spring training, but he's in a good position to inherit playing time quickly depending on his glove. We check in on the LAA and SEA 1B situations, and more ...