Seven innings of no-hit ball? Not bad for an MLB debut, but LA has several options lurking behind Ross Stripling. Plus SD's infield shuffle, O'Brien's PT outlook in the desert, and more.
Matt Albers has evolved from a 5th inning guy to a trusted reliever for almost any situation for CHW. Plus, rehabbing RPs in CLE and DET, the 2B situation revisited in KC, and a deep possibility at closer in MIN.
A couple of AL West CFs are sitting more than usual these days, but the one most at risk long-term may not be Billy Burns. We also look at HOU's organizational rotation depth following a bad first week, and more.
Among the season's first-week surprises was a burst of power from Brock Holt. How should owners respond? Also: BAL rotation's strong start, a familiar face returns to NYY, Erasmo's role in TAM and bullpen woes in TOR.
With Matt Garza on the shelf, the door may be open for Zach Davies to claim a rotation spot. Plus, starters on the mend in Cincy, and more from around the division.
Sergio Romo was back to his dominant ways in 2015. Is he next in line should Santiago Casilla stumble? Plus an update on ARI's infield shuffle, LA's fifth starter, and more.
Despite his manager's declaration that he was a near lock for the rotation, Tyler Duffey ended up in Triple-A. Now he's in a race to return to the Twin Cities. Plus, CHW and DET backups, KC potential backups, and a CLE backup starter.
In part due to Jesse Hahn's ineffectiveness and balky elbow, the OAK rotation is a mess with little help in sight. We examine this and other immediate post-Opening Day issues confronting AL West clubs.
After putting together a monster spring, is Michael Taylor going to force his way into regular playing time in WAS? Plus notes on the ATL closer situation, MIA lineup, PHI OF and more.
Seven innings of no-hit ball? Not bad for an MLB debut, but LA has several options lurking behind Ross Stripling. Plus SD's infield shuffle, O'Brien's PT outlook in the desert, and more.
Matt Albers has evolved from a 5th inning guy to a trusted reliever for almost any situation for CHW. Plus, rehabbing RPs in CLE and DET, the 2B situation revisited in KC, and a deep possibility at closer in MIN.
A couple of AL West CFs are sitting more than usual these days, but the one most at risk long-term may not be Billy Burns. We also look at HOU's organizational rotation depth following a bad first week, and more.
Among the season's first-week surprises was a burst of power from Brock Holt. How should owners respond? Also: BAL rotation's strong start, a familiar face returns to NYY, Erasmo's role in TAM and bullpen woes in TOR.
With Matt Garza on the shelf, the door may be open for Zach Davies to claim a rotation spot. Plus, starters on the mend in Cincy, and more from around the division.
Sergio Romo was back to his dominant ways in 2015. Is he next in line should Santiago Casilla stumble? Plus an update on ARI's infield shuffle, LA's fifth starter, and more.
Despite his manager's declaration that he was a near lock for the rotation, Tyler Duffey ended up in Triple-A. Now he's in a race to return to the Twin Cities. Plus, CHW and DET backups, KC potential backups, and a CLE backup starter.
In part due to Jesse Hahn's ineffectiveness and balky elbow, the OAK rotation is a mess with little help in sight. We examine this and other immediate post-Opening Day issues confronting AL West clubs.
After putting together a monster spring, is Michael Taylor going to force his way into regular playing time in WAS? Plus notes on the ATL closer situation, MIA lineup, PHI OF and more.