Seven relievers, including Aaron Slegers (shown) have earned saves for TAM in 2020. But what might the future hold? Also: Trade musings in BAL, BOS; middle infield injury woes in NYY and a rotation need in TOR.
The closer carousel spins in Colorado and San Francisco; starting pitching depth in Arizona .... and who's catching in San Diego and Los Angeles? Current NL West issues with a eye towards the future...
As the August 31 trade deadline approaches, we attempt to divine some AL West club intentions. Beginning with the Astros, who with Michael Brantley (pictured) and now Yordan Alvarez out, are now struggling offensively.
Washington says they're committed to starting 20-year-old prospect Luis García at 2B—and you better believe them. Plus: will the real Rhys Hoskins please stand up; bullpen depth with NYM; Tomlin an SP in ATL; LF options in MIA; more.
Breaking down the new schedule in STL. Plus, reinforcements could be on the way in MIL and CHC, the potential effects of the trade deadline in PIT, and spin rate master in CIN.
Mike Zunino may have finally run out of chances as Tampa's main catcher, but can Michael Perez capitalize? Also: Iglesias' injury in BAL, Arroyo's opportunity in BOS, Schmidt sits and waits in NYY and bullpen thoughts in TOR.
Jo Adell's early promotion creates some playing time competition that we attempt to unpack. A tale of two different AL West bullpens in HOU and OAK, the running Mariners, and more.
Will the Braves call on Tucker Davidson and his improved stuff to step into the rotation? Plus: back end of the rotation in PHI, MIA, NYM; bullpen options in WAS; more.
Seven relievers, including Aaron Slegers (shown) have earned saves for TAM in 2020. But what might the future hold? Also: Trade musings in BAL, BOS; middle infield injury woes in NYY and a rotation need in TOR.
The closer carousel spins in Colorado and San Francisco; starting pitching depth in Arizona .... and who's catching in San Diego and Los Angeles? Current NL West issues with a eye towards the future...
As the August 31 trade deadline approaches, we attempt to divine some AL West club intentions. Beginning with the Astros, who with Michael Brantley (pictured) and now Yordan Alvarez out, are now struggling offensively.
Washington says they're committed to starting 20-year-old prospect Luis García at 2B—and you better believe them. Plus: will the real Rhys Hoskins please stand up; bullpen depth with NYM; Tomlin an SP in ATL; LF options in MIA; more.
Breaking down the new schedule in STL. Plus, reinforcements could be on the way in MIL and CHC, the potential effects of the trade deadline in PIT, and spin rate master in CIN.
Mike Zunino may have finally run out of chances as Tampa's main catcher, but can Michael Perez capitalize? Also: Iglesias' injury in BAL, Arroyo's opportunity in BOS, Schmidt sits and waits in NYY and bullpen thoughts in TOR.
Jo Adell's early promotion creates some playing time competition that we attempt to unpack. A tale of two different AL West bullpens in HOU and OAK, the running Mariners, and more.
Will the Braves call on Tucker Davidson and his improved stuff to step into the rotation? Plus: back end of the rotation in PHI, MIA, NYM; bullpen options in WAS; more.