In spite of the Royals dealing for a closer and past would-be-closer, Joakim Soria and his stopper-worthy skills could still be in line for saves as the season winds down. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
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.
Addison Reed is a prime candidate to be dealt ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. If he departs, who takes over as the NYM closer? Plus a look at the ATL starting rotation, MIA 3B, PHI bullpen and WAS 1B.
Mitch Moreland has been scuffling since suffering a toe injury earlier this season. Might BOS seek an upgrade? Also: Is Castillo on the block in BAL? Could there be a change in NYY, TAM rotations? Has Pearce buried Carrera for good in TOR?
The struggles of Zach Davies and Junior Guerra could make for a shake-up of the MIL rotation. Also, a look at how CHC will deal with their rotation glut; Triple-A hitters in CIN who may be a trade or injury away; a look at back-end rotation options in PIT, and a potential path for Luke Weaver in STL.
With the COL outfield getting closer to full health, which OF is on the outside looking in? Plus the ongoing LF carousel in San Francisco, trade possibilities in LA, the bullpen in ARI and catching situation in SD.
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper may be a very busy man for the next two months with closer David Robertson traded. Cooper may be grooming several pitchers to close out games in August and September. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
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...
The recent loss of Joe Ross has exposed an extreme lack of starting pitching depth for the Nationals. How will WAS address it? Plus notes on the ATL infield, MIA closer, NYM OF and PHI leadoff spot.
With the trade deadline two weeks away, could Jose Bautista or even Zach Britton be on the move? Also: BOS rotation returns to full strength, Yankees try new 1Bman, and how the TAM left-field situation might evolve.
Starling Marte is returning soon PIT, what is the likely fallout in the Pirates’ lineup? Also, a look at CHC hitters in Triple-A, the CIN rotation, a banged-up Ryan Braun in MIL, and closer intrigue in STL.
In spite of the Royals dealing for a closer and past would-be-closer, Joakim Soria and his stopper-worthy skills could still be in line for saves as the season winds down. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
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.
Addison Reed is a prime candidate to be dealt ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. If he departs, who takes over as the NYM closer? Plus a look at the ATL starting rotation, MIA 3B, PHI bullpen and WAS 1B.
Mitch Moreland has been scuffling since suffering a toe injury earlier this season. Might BOS seek an upgrade? Also: Is Castillo on the block in BAL? Could there be a change in NYY, TAM rotations? Has Pearce buried Carrera for good in TOR?
The struggles of Zach Davies and Junior Guerra could make for a shake-up of the MIL rotation. Also, a look at how CHC will deal with their rotation glut; Triple-A hitters in CIN who may be a trade or injury away; a look at back-end rotation options in PIT, and a potential path for Luke Weaver in STL.
With the COL outfield getting closer to full health, which OF is on the outside looking in? Plus the ongoing LF carousel in San Francisco, trade possibilities in LA, the bullpen in ARI and catching situation in SD.
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper may be a very busy man for the next two months with closer David Robertson traded. Cooper may be grooming several pitchers to close out games in August and September. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
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...
The recent loss of Joe Ross has exposed an extreme lack of starting pitching depth for the Nationals. How will WAS address it? Plus notes on the ATL infield, MIA closer, NYM OF and PHI leadoff spot.
With the trade deadline two weeks away, could Jose Bautista or even Zach Britton be on the move? Also: BOS rotation returns to full strength, Yankees try new 1Bman, and how the TAM left-field situation might evolve.
Starling Marte is returning soon PIT, what is the likely fallout in the Pirates’ lineup? Also, a look at CHC hitters in Triple-A, the CIN rotation, a banged-up Ryan Braun in MIL, and closer intrigue in STL.