Adbert Alzolay has shown a number of promising signs early in the season for CHC. Plus, bullpen updates in STL and PIT, the catcher battle in CIN, and first base options in MIL should Keston Hiura continue to struggle.

Pitchers in COL have turned to the slider frequently this season—and it's worked. Plus, a couple versatile youngsters in ARI and SF who are ready to take advantage of PT; bullpen developments in SD; and, a new role for David Price in LA.

Thus far, the signings of Garrett Richards, Corey Kluber and Rich Hill have not gone the way BOS, NYY and TAM, respectively, had hoped. If their teams move on, who might step into the breach? Also: Dueling opportunities for Hays, Stewart in BAL; Tellez on the ropes in TOR.

An expected change takes place in CLE, a hot start in MIN, everyday coverage in CHW and KC, while DET mixes and matches.

Ohtani the hitter is crushing early, but despite overpowering stuff, Ohtani the pitcher still has questions to answer. We also take an early check-in on the SEA, OAK and TEX bullpens, and more...

Washington can't blame the British for this disaster, but with the team desperate to contain the recent conflagrations on the mound, we sift through the ashes for anything worth saving. Plus: bullpen options in ATL, NYM, and PHI, CF hopefuls in MIA, and more.

STL has had an alarmingly poor beginning to the season from its starting rotation. What help is on the way? Plus, more rotation discussions regarding PIT and CIN, Nico Hoerner watch for CHC, and new opportunities in MIL.

Tucupita Marcano flashed his versatility in his brief major-league debut and is a name to remember throughout the season in SD. Plus, yet another versatile player has emerged for LA, sorting out the closer role for ARI, the impending return of Brendan Rodgers in COL, and the thin starting pitching depth in SF.

Michael Brosseau has gotten some recent starting nods over Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, even against right-handed pitchers. Will the trend continue? Also: Kremer gets creamed in BAL, back end of BOS bullpen takes shape, Frazier's PT on watch in NYY and the suddenly undermanned bullpen in TOR.

A look at the emerging usage patterns for pitching rotations and catching assignments.

Belied by a 6-5 start, the SEA rotation looks shaky following James Paxton's season-ending injury—and change could come sooner than expected. Jeb Lowrie's surge in OAK, LAA's recent flood of injuries, and more...