Fixing whatever ails ace Gerrit Cole is a top priority in NYY, with many a fantasy season hanging in the balance. Also: Potential new bats in BAL, Houck's canceled travel plans in BOS, arm shortage in TAM and Romano's wobble in TOR.

Oscar Mercado's hot two-week start has secured him short-term playing time in the CLE outfield. Plus Tigers' starting pitching options; KC's kids in Omaha; MIN infield options and where to look for Windy City holds.

To the surprise of many observers, Taylor Ward now has a playing time edge over more highly-touted kids Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh. Cristian Javier continues bidding for a rotation spot in HOU, Brock Burke has been lights-out in TEX, and more ...

Kyle Muller is building a case to be promoted, as are other hopefuls across the NL East, such as Meyer in MIA, Butto in NYM, Leverett in PHI, García in WAS, and more.

Michael Chavis has delivered with limited playing time early this season in PIT. Plus, patience may be prudent for prospects in STL; sneaky production at 3B in MIL; and, pitching reinforcements on the way for CHC and CIN.

While his skills have been horrific, Brendan Rodgers' playing time in COL should be safe. Plus, an overview of the intriguing SD rotation, minor-leaguers excelling for LA, upgrading the offense in ARI, and depth rotation options in SF.

Hansel Robles logged BOS' most recent save. But how many more are in his future? Also: Means' potential loss in BAL, equal off-day opportunities in NYY, Walls wedges in in TAM, and a chance for a Biggio reboot in TOR?

The Jhoan Duran Watch is officially on in Minnesota, from both fantasy leaguers and big leaguers alike. Plus things going swimmingly in Austin Meadows' first week in Detroit, catching options in Cleveland, the benefits of Kansas City's infield defense, and xx in Chicago.

Julio Rodríguez's roster spot was the biggest development as the Mariners broke camp, but Luis Torrens' (pictured) return to an already crowded catcher spot should be watched. We look at this and some other spring training performances.

Maikel Franco is manning third for the Nats; how long will that last? Plus DH-ing thoughts in Atlanta and New York, center field in Philly, and lineup musings in Miami.

Dylan Carlson is excelling from the leadoff spot in STL. Plus, lineup construction in CIN and CHC, prospects to watch in MIL, and the usage of intriguing young arms in PIT.