Craig Kimbrel is far from a lock to maintain the closer role for the entire season in CHC. Plus, rotation depth in MIL and PIT, lineup balance in STL, and sorting through the outfield in CIN.

Eric Hosmer and Trent Grisham could lose playing time due to the Padres' offseason additions. Plus, the rotation in ARI, the impact of Brandon Belt's injury in SF, a look at the Bauer Effect LA, and the first base job in COL.

After a horrific 2020 for the PHI bullpen, can Héctor Neris and his new friends conquer 2021? Plus: OF in ATL and WAS; bullpen options in MIA; OF in NYM; more.

Division front offices all seem to agree: “You can never have enough arms!”

Did BOS acquire Adam Ottavino just to scoop up the prospect who came with him, or does the team have bigger plans for him? Also: Trickle-down effect from Mancini's entrenchment at 1B in BAL, Sánchez still on the hot seat in NYY, and back-of-the-rotation questions in TAM, TOR.

Jordan Hicks is ready to re-assume the closer role in STL. Plus, outfield platoons in CHC, the left field situation in PIT, balancing offense and defense behind the plate in CIN, and depth at third third base in MIL.

Uncertainty at 2B describes most of the division including SEA, where utility Dylan Moore (pictured) is currently a favorite following his 2020 surge. And in OAK, where SS is also up for grabs. We also look at the Rangers' infield questions and more...

Can Drew Smyly keep the happy faces coming in ATL after his fantastic (and short!) run of success in 2020? Plus: 3B options in MIA; bullpen for NYM; C situation in PHI; 1B in WAS; more.

An early look at outfield dynamics in the AL Central as spring training 2021 approaches.

Entering this winter, Kyle Tucker (pictured) was HOU's only starting OF holdover i--and both LAA and SEA have their own questions here. We also ponder the early bullpen roles in OAK and TEX ...

The NL Central has universally gotten worse to this point in the offseason. That promotes both playing time and opportunity and plenty of questions as we inch towards the regular season. Read on for the details.