Expect the Cardinals to get more aggressive on the basepaths in 2021. Plus, prospects poised to make their debut in CIN, pitch mix changes in PIT, Contreras set for a heavy workload for CHC, and, the shortstop battle in MIL.
Carson Kelly has the playing time runway for a breakout season in ARI. Plus, a closer look at Gabe Kapler's closer management for SF; outfield depth in LA and SD; and the catcher depth chart in COL.
Seven strikeouts in 3 IP were not enough to earn Shane McClanahan a spot on TAM's Opening Day roster. Is he worth stashing? Also: Hernandez, Harvey injuries in BAL; Houck's wild spring in BOS; Bruce and Tauchman's battle in NYY and Kirk's ascension in TOR.
The Angels' issues suggest that OF prospects Jo Adell (pictured) and Brandon Marsh may find their way to Anaheim sooner than you might think. The TEX 3B outlook, both short-term and long, the shaky SEA pen, and more...
If James McCann was the Mets' plan B catcher in free agency, who represents plans C and D on their roster right now? Plus: 5th starters in ATL and MIA, CF in PHI and WAS, and more.
Javier Baez appears to have fallen out of a premium spot in the Cubs' lineup. Plus, first base depth in PIT, CIN, and MIL, and mounting pitcher injuries in STL.
Yastrzemski appears secure for playing time in SF, but the rest of the outfield could be a rotation. Plus, catcher rundowns in SD and LA; Ryan McMahon's opportunity in COL; and Josh Rojas' strong spring training.
TOR's spring lineups may indicate big things ahead for Rowdy Tellez and less good news for a teammate. Also: The bench battle in BAL; Chavis and Houck's uphill battles in BOS; the fifth-starter duel in NYY; and catching thoughts in TAM.
Minor league options factor into the division's few starting job battles. Notably so in TEX, where resurgent Ronald Guzman suddenly looks like a good bet to be the Opening Day 1B again. We look at the competition in LAA, SEA, and more...
Expect the Cardinals to get more aggressive on the basepaths in 2021. Plus, prospects poised to make their debut in CIN, pitch mix changes in PIT, Contreras set for a heavy workload for CHC, and, the shortstop battle in MIL.
Carson Kelly has the playing time runway for a breakout season in ARI. Plus, a closer look at Gabe Kapler's closer management for SF; outfield depth in LA and SD; and the catcher depth chart in COL.
Seven strikeouts in 3 IP were not enough to earn Shane McClanahan a spot on TAM's Opening Day roster. Is he worth stashing? Also: Hernandez, Harvey injuries in BAL; Houck's wild spring in BOS; Bruce and Tauchman's battle in NYY and Kirk's ascension in TOR.
The Angels' issues suggest that OF prospects Jo Adell (pictured) and Brandon Marsh may find their way to Anaheim sooner than you might think. The TEX 3B outlook, both short-term and long, the shaky SEA pen, and more...
If James McCann was the Mets' plan B catcher in free agency, who represents plans C and D on their roster right now? Plus: 5th starters in ATL and MIA, CF in PHI and WAS, and more.
Javier Baez appears to have fallen out of a premium spot in the Cubs' lineup. Plus, first base depth in PIT, CIN, and MIL, and mounting pitcher injuries in STL.
Yastrzemski appears secure for playing time in SF, but the rest of the outfield could be a rotation. Plus, catcher rundowns in SD and LA; Ryan McMahon's opportunity in COL; and Josh Rojas' strong spring training.
TOR's spring lineups may indicate big things ahead for Rowdy Tellez and less good news for a teammate. Also: The bench battle in BAL; Chavis and Houck's uphill battles in BOS; the fifth-starter duel in NYY; and catching thoughts in TAM.
Minor league options factor into the division's few starting job battles. Notably so in TEX, where resurgent Ronald Guzman suddenly looks like a good bet to be the Opening Day 1B again. We look at the competition in LAA, SEA, and more...