Justin Smoak may be slumping, but that may not be the biggest risk to his playing time in the near term. Also: Davis down in the dumps in BAL, Moreland cools in BOS, Loaisiga debuts in NYY, and Kiermaier set to return in TAM.
With Sal Romano struggling and a candidate to be removed from the CIN rotation, the Reds’ starting pitching options in the minors are reviewed. Plus, looks at the CHC batting order, PIT’s crowded OF, and STL’s high minors bats.
Who could step up if Boxberger falters? Plus, a look at the outfield situation in SF, catchers in LA, 2B in COL, and a familiar 3B forcing his way into the San Diego lineup.
Shohei Ohtani is likely finished on the mound for 2018, but his DH time is still in question. We look at Tony Kemp's recent success in HOU, the Cano dilemma in SEA, and more ...
Eduardo Escobar is having the best season of his career, and that might keep him in the lineup even as the Twins get some missing names back. Plus, the impending return of the outfielders Garcia in CHW, and the OF revolving door in CLE.
First, it was Jake Bauers. Next, will it be Willy Adames to get the call into a full-time role in TAM? Also: Bullpen thoughts in BAL, Swihart's swoon in BOS, Chapman's knee in NYY and Travis' travails in TOR.
Felipe Vazquez has been somewhat shaky lately, but PIT’s setup relievers haven’t fared much better. Plus bullpen reviews of CHC and CIN; 3B in MIL, and STL’s rotation depth options in the wake of Alex Reyes’ season-ending injury.
What Bellinger's slow start could mean for the playing-time situation in LA, plus an update on the ARI outfield, the SF bullpen, SD catchers, and potential options for the COL rotation.
Jed Lowrie is available to interested contenders, but the distribution of his vacated 2B AB looks up in the air. A look at HOU's various needs, Pujols's outlook in Anaheim, and a check-in on the SEA and TEX bullpens.
Justin Smoak may be slumping, but that may not be the biggest risk to his playing time in the near term. Also: Davis down in the dumps in BAL, Moreland cools in BOS, Loaisiga debuts in NYY, and Kiermaier set to return in TAM.
With Sal Romano struggling and a candidate to be removed from the CIN rotation, the Reds’ starting pitching options in the minors are reviewed. Plus, looks at the CHC batting order, PIT’s crowded OF, and STL’s high minors bats.
Who could step up if Boxberger falters? Plus, a look at the outfield situation in SF, catchers in LA, 2B in COL, and a familiar 3B forcing his way into the San Diego lineup.
Shohei Ohtani is likely finished on the mound for 2018, but his DH time is still in question. We look at Tony Kemp's recent success in HOU, the Cano dilemma in SEA, and more ...
Eduardo Escobar is having the best season of his career, and that might keep him in the lineup even as the Twins get some missing names back. Plus, the impending return of the outfielders Garcia in CHW, and the OF revolving door in CLE.
First, it was Jake Bauers. Next, will it be Willy Adames to get the call into a full-time role in TAM? Also: Bullpen thoughts in BAL, Swihart's swoon in BOS, Chapman's knee in NYY and Travis' travails in TOR.
Felipe Vazquez has been somewhat shaky lately, but PIT’s setup relievers haven’t fared much better. Plus bullpen reviews of CHC and CIN; 3B in MIL, and STL’s rotation depth options in the wake of Alex Reyes’ season-ending injury.
What Bellinger's slow start could mean for the playing-time situation in LA, plus an update on the ARI outfield, the SF bullpen, SD catchers, and potential options for the COL rotation.
Jed Lowrie is available to interested contenders, but the distribution of his vacated 2B AB looks up in the air. A look at HOU's various needs, Pujols's outlook in Anaheim, and a check-in on the SEA and TEX bullpens.