Dan Vogelbach is back in the NL Central and in a position to succeed. Plus, beware of streaming pitchers at CIN, Colin Moran has a future in PIT, the CHC rotation is in trouble, and the decline of Matt Carpenter has continued in STL.

Kris Bryant is nearing a return in CHC, but it won't be in the leadoff spot -- and that's a good thing. Plus, settled roles for two young pitchers in MIL, Carlos Martínez's future in STL, the outfield of the future in PIT, and a familiar power source could re-emerge in CIN.

Alzolay performed well in a spot start, stating his case for a full-time role in CHC's rotation. Plus, Chad Kuhl making a case for 2021 in PIT, Matt Davidson's power bat in CIN, solving the issues atop the order in MIL, and an outfield playing time crunch in STL.

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.

Keston Hiura should be used as the designated hitter in MIL. Plus, so many unanswered questions in STL, promising prospects in CIN, a change in philosophy in PIT, David Bote's push playing time in CHC.

COVID-19 has spread around STL, leaving uncertainty about their future this season. Plus, a bullpen overview in MIL, CIN, CHC, and an emerging arm in PIT.

Eric Sogard and Kolten Wong are major winners from STL and MIL opening series. Plus, Phillip Evans has an opportunity in PIT, Victor Caratini is getting regular run in CHC, starting pitchers are stretched out in CIN, but the outfield remains perplexing.

MIL loaded up on versatile infield options this offseason, which could pay off during the sprint season. Also, Cole Tucker getting outfield work in PIT, veterans on notice in STL, saves speculation in CIN, and the second base situation for CHC.

Carlos Martinez will once again play a pivotal role in the STL pitching staff. Plus, Trevor Bauer's leg up to start the season in CIN, back-end rotation roles are up for grabs in CHC, PIT, and MIL, and save speculation in PIT.

The DH helps clarify playing time in the CIN, CHC, and STL outfields. Plus, Jose Osuna is a big winner with the introduction of a DH in PIT; Justin Smoak could in line be for a big season in MIL.

The delayed start to the season allowed plenty of star-power to get healthy in CIN. Plus, the 2B and OF situations in CHC, the rotation taking shape in STL, the SS battle in MIL, and the youth movement in PIT.