Kevin Newman faces a pivotal season in PIT. Plus, bench options in STL, outfield depth in MIL and CHC, and rotation options in CIN.

Tim Locastro has the chance to earn playing time in ARI and has speed in bunches. Plus, saves speculation in SD and COL, bench bats in LA, and breaking down the depth chart at catcher in SF.

BOS manager Alex Cora says he's open to a six-man rotation, but would Nick Pivetta and Tanner Houck automatically benefit? Also: Bullpen thoughts in BAL, NYY; Wander watch begins in TAM; and Biggio's new home in TOR.

A look at the mobility-challenged power bats covering 1B and DH across the AL Central division.

One of MLB's worst 2020 rotations is now without Lance Lynn and any frontline help on the horizon. We review the TEX rotation, the potential catching issues in OAK, the SEA bullpen outlook, and more...

Will Tanner Rainey's emergence in 2020 as a strikeout savant translate to saves if Brad Hand can't keep his cool as the closer in balmy and hitter-friendly WAS? Plus: 1B options in ATL, PHI, & MIA; #4 spot in the NYM rotation; more.

Nico Hoerner has a chance to win the everyday job at second base for CHC. Plus, a starting rotation overview in STL, banking on a bounceback from Omar Narváez in MIL, closer speculation in PIT, and an uninspiring shortstop competition in CIN.

Gavin Lux will have to displace an established veteran to earn everyday playing time as the roster is currently constructed in LA. Plus, depth rotation options in SD and SF, Brendan Rodgers' chances of regular playing time in COL, and Daulton Varsho's outlook in ARI.

Félix Hernández has landed in BAL, where he is just one of a handful of veterans trying to reclaim past glory. Does they stand a chance? Also: lightning-in-a-bottle OF candidates in BOS, few battles in NYY, how TAM rotation may shake out and closing time in TOR.

We find three of the top six AL catchers here, along with a few speculative plays, but beware of lurking batting average drains elsewhere in the population.

No AL West rotation has more question marks than the Angels, including Shohei Ohtani's (pictured) once lofty upside. We preview the early Opening Day SP outlooks for LAA and SEA, and more...