Chris Paddack and Fernando Tatis Jr. burst onto the scene in 2019, but what lies in store for the Padres in 2020? That, plus a look at some surprises and open questions across the rest of the NL West.
Free agency could savage the HOU rotation, as uber-prospect Forrest Whitley looks to rebound from two lost seasons. Pitching issues dominate the entire AL West as we look forward to 2020.
Looking for help across the board in DET; better times ahead in KC; will injuries stop the streak in CLE? Plus, a strong combination of growth and prospects for CHW, and can they hold on in MIN?
The Yankees have a problem to resolve in 2020 many teams would envy: too many infielders. Other question marks heading into next season include outfield in BAL, first base and second base (and Betts' status) in BOS, designated hitter in TAM and outfield in TOR.
The Brewers are getting a long look at their catcher of the future to close out the season. Plus, the recovery of Gregory Polanco in PIT, a shakeup in the batting order in STL, Kevin Gasuman's future in CIN, and concern for Kimbrel in 2020 for CHC.
AL East pitchers to watch heading into the 2020 season include Hunter Harvey, Darwinzon Hernandez, Thomas Kahnle, Jordan Roman and... take your pick on the Rays.
Newcomer Josh Rojas finds his path to playing time opening up, while an SF ace has his debut delayed; plus a look at the SD 2B situation, COL catchers, and closing options in LA.
Albert Pujols's .761 OPS is a three-year best, but his September and long-term future are murky. Jurickson Profar's issues and OAK's ongoing 2B woes, the collapse of HOU's pitching depth, and more...
We're really putting the tomorrow in Playing Time Tomorrow and asking: can WAS afford not to sign Rendon? Plus, bullpen in MIA, OF in ATL, 3B options in PHI, NYM hitters heading into 2020, and more.
Nick Castellanos has caught on quickly for CHC, but does he have a future there? Plus, the plan for Alex Reyes in STL, filling holes in the rotation in PIT and MIL, and the future at shortstop in CIN.
Chris Paddack and Fernando Tatis Jr. burst onto the scene in 2019, but what lies in store for the Padres in 2020? That, plus a look at some surprises and open questions across the rest of the NL West.
Free agency could savage the HOU rotation, as uber-prospect Forrest Whitley looks to rebound from two lost seasons. Pitching issues dominate the entire AL West as we look forward to 2020.
Looking for help across the board in DET; better times ahead in KC; will injuries stop the streak in CLE? Plus, a strong combination of growth and prospects for CHW, and can they hold on in MIN?
The Yankees have a problem to resolve in 2020 many teams would envy: too many infielders. Other question marks heading into next season include outfield in BAL, first base and second base (and Betts' status) in BOS, designated hitter in TAM and outfield in TOR.
The Brewers are getting a long look at their catcher of the future to close out the season. Plus, the recovery of Gregory Polanco in PIT, a shakeup in the batting order in STL, Kevin Gasuman's future in CIN, and concern for Kimbrel in 2020 for CHC.
AL East pitchers to watch heading into the 2020 season include Hunter Harvey, Darwinzon Hernandez, Thomas Kahnle, Jordan Roman and... take your pick on the Rays.
Newcomer Josh Rojas finds his path to playing time opening up, while an SF ace has his debut delayed; plus a look at the SD 2B situation, COL catchers, and closing options in LA.
Albert Pujols's .761 OPS is a three-year best, but his September and long-term future are murky. Jurickson Profar's issues and OAK's ongoing 2B woes, the collapse of HOU's pitching depth, and more...
We're really putting the tomorrow in Playing Time Tomorrow and asking: can WAS afford not to sign Rendon? Plus, bullpen in MIA, OF in ATL, 3B options in PHI, NYM hitters heading into 2020, and more.
Nick Castellanos has caught on quickly for CHC, but does he have a future there? Plus, the plan for Alex Reyes in STL, filling holes in the rotation in PIT and MIL, and the future at shortstop in CIN.