Brett Lawrie failed to live up to expectations in 2012, but did he make gains that could indicate a breakout in 2013? Plus Colby Rasmus, Brett Wallace, Miguel Gonzalez and Jemile Weeks.

When Paul Konerko's home run total dropped in 2008, it looked like age-related decline. He fooled us once, but was last year finally the beginning of the end? Also, Buchholz, Perez, Bonifacio, Lind.

Jim Johnson's rise from unsung reliever to MLB saves leader was one of last season's most fascinating storylines. But can he repeat? Also Dayan Viciedo, Trevor Plouffe, Chris Iannetta and Vinnie Pestano.

The move from arguably the league's softest division (NL West) to arguably its most challenging (AL East) had little effect on Hiroki Kuroda. Can he repeat? Also, Tommy Milone, Nate McLouth, Gordon Beckham and Quintin Berry.

[FREE] Conventional wisdom says that at age 33, Mark Teixeira (1B, NYY) is at the beginning of his inevitable decline. Do his BPIs agree? Plus Wil Middlebrooks, Justin Masterson, Jonny Gomes and Scott Diamond.

Though he missed most of 2012, Brett Gardner's most valuable asset—his legs—remain in perfect working condition. Also looks at Adrian Beltre, Joe Blanton, David Murphy and Hector Noesi.

After Jose Bautista posted a .302 batting average in 2011, should we be worried about last season's 1H decline (.241 BA)? Plus Alcides Escobar, Felix Dubrount, Brandon Morrow and Chris Carter.

This season's final full docket of NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game sets.

Capps returns from DL, Martinez suffers surprise injury, Santiago may see another spot start, and more...

This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game sets.

This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover two four-game series and six three-game sets.