The Yankees may be among the prime beneficiaries of a late start to the season, which will give Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton more time to heal. Also: rotation thoughts in BAL, too many catchers in BOS, Snell's shaky spring in TAM and Alford may be on the outs in TOR.
The Padres look for big things from their young catcher, while the Giants hope for production in the OF. Plus: the LA bullpen, COL rotation, and 1B options in the desert.
Aging Albert Pujols's struggles vR would seem to dictate a change soon if the Angels are to compete in the AL West. A deeper dive into the suddenly Verlander-less HOU rotation, and more on spring training battles.
Can Bruce bruise his way to a hot start as the primary LF in PHI while McCutchen is on the mend? Plus: RF depth in MIA, WAS, NYM, SS options in ATL, and more.
Can Dylan Carlson hit his way onto STL's opening day roster? Plus, a pair of former top SS prospects fighting for playing time in MIL and PIT, backup plans along the infield for CIN, and an under-the-radar speed threat in CHC.
Have Ian Kennedy’s spring troubles opened the closer door for others? Also updates on the CHW infield, CLE rotation, DET catchers and whither Marwin in MIN.
Michael Chavis is still in the running to be the Red Sox Opening Day second baseman. But is a demotion also a possibility? Also: if BAL runs, who benefits; NYY rotation starts to clarify; backup catcher thoughts in TAM; and "last hitter in" yet to be decided in TOR.
Some new names are about to get legitimate rotation and multi-inning relief opportunities in HOU, including fire-balling Josh James. We also take a detailed look at the Canning-less Angel rotation, the question in OAK's OF, and more...
Ryan Braun is ready to end his contract—and maybe career—with a strong season in MIL. Plus, intriguing arms returning from injury in CIN and PIT, competition for the utility role in STL, and Kimbrel's chances of bouncing back for CHC.
The Yankees may be among the prime beneficiaries of a late start to the season, which will give Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton more time to heal. Also: rotation thoughts in BAL, too many catchers in BOS, Snell's shaky spring in TAM and Alford may be on the outs in TOR.
The Padres look for big things from their young catcher, while the Giants hope for production in the OF. Plus: the LA bullpen, COL rotation, and 1B options in the desert.
Aging Albert Pujols's struggles vR would seem to dictate a change soon if the Angels are to compete in the AL West. A deeper dive into the suddenly Verlander-less HOU rotation, and more on spring training battles.
Can Bruce bruise his way to a hot start as the primary LF in PHI while McCutchen is on the mend? Plus: RF depth in MIA, WAS, NYM, SS options in ATL, and more.
Can Dylan Carlson hit his way onto STL's opening day roster? Plus, a pair of former top SS prospects fighting for playing time in MIL and PIT, backup plans along the infield for CIN, and an under-the-radar speed threat in CHC.
Have Ian Kennedy’s spring troubles opened the closer door for others? Also updates on the CHW infield, CLE rotation, DET catchers and whither Marwin in MIN.
Michael Chavis is still in the running to be the Red Sox Opening Day second baseman. But is a demotion also a possibility? Also: if BAL runs, who benefits; NYY rotation starts to clarify; backup catcher thoughts in TAM; and "last hitter in" yet to be decided in TOR.
Some new names are about to get legitimate rotation and multi-inning relief opportunities in HOU, including fire-balling Josh James. We also take a detailed look at the Canning-less Angel rotation, the question in OAK's OF, and more...
Ryan Braun is ready to end his contract—and maybe career—with a strong season in MIL. Plus, intriguing arms returning from injury in CIN and PIT, competition for the utility role in STL, and Kimbrel's chances of bouncing back for CHC.