Masahiro Tanaka's HR struggles were extreme, but he was the poster boy for MLB pitching issues in the season that just ended. We look back at 2017 pitching and pitching trends for input into 2018.

Marwin Gonzalez's newfound patience and Yonder Alonso's swing-path adjustment aren't anecdotal. MLB hitters are trying to hit more HR and succeeding. Our look back at 2017, and how KL owners might adjust.

What does an organization that seemingly has everything (and now Justin Verlander) do during the off-season? Probably more than one might think. We review the coming off-season objectives and needs of all five AL West clubs...

Daniel Gossett's 5.21 2H ERA was the best in the current OAK rotation entering Tuesday, with no September relief in sight. A look at the HOU rotation, the LAA pen, and more...

Barring a rehab setback, Lance McCullers is one of the most notable September returnees, but his role and outlook seem far from certain. A look at some of the roster expansion plans for AL West clubs.

No one owns the LAA ninth inning and it could stay that way through September, though Keynan Middleton looks like a closer-of-the-future contender. HOU expects reinforcements, Jed Lowrie settles back down in OAK and more.

Mitch Haniger should return to the OF earlier than expected, but SEA's pitching is swirling the drain. HOU has a new problem besides their pitching, C.J. Cron suddenly looks playable again for LAA, and more...

Even with Paul Blackburn's (unsustainable) debut, rebuilding OAK's rotation could give fantasy owners heartburn down the stretch. A look at the suddenly questionable LAA ninth inning, Danny Valencia's playing time in SEA and more.

Derek Fisher was obviously a big winner in HOU, but surprising Jake Marisnick also suddenly has a chance to make playing time inroads. The Rangers' future, LAA's rotation outlook, and more.

Santiago Casilla looks bound to vacate the OAK closer role, be it this year or by this time next year. Oakland's options, the ever-evolving Astros' pitching staff, LAA's offensive woes and more.

As HOU looks for pitching help via trade market, the rotation is about to welcome back ace Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh. The SEA rotation dilemma, Profar trade rumors in TEX, and more...