Manager Robin Ventura finally named Matt Lindstrom the closer on Opening Day. He also announced that left field will be shared by Alejandro De Aza and Dayan Viciedo.

TEX's day-to-day rotation may not improve much until Yu Darvish returns. This and some tea-leaves reading from the other AL West Opening Day rosters.

The Yankees' Mark Teixeira has acknowledged that he is entering the season with less than full trust in his surgically repaired wrist, while a pair of AL East closers also have given owners cause for pause this spring.

Jake Arrieta won't be ready for Opening Day, but has a good chance of joining the rotation at some point in April. Plus, the Reds lack a viable replacement for Latos, and a look at a few outfield prospects around the division.

Could Archie Bradley (pictured) crack the starting rotation? We also take a look into San Diego's rotation options, plus more throughout the NL West.

Fifth starter competitions are winding down across the division. We'll analyze each of those battles and more.

The Tigers have acquired two shortstops in the last several days to fill in the hole created by the injury to Jose Iglesias. Will either have a fantasy impact?

Jonathan Villar begins 2014 as HOU's starting SS, where his plus speed makes him a 30+ SB threat. But fantasy owners should also consider Villar's shortcomings, and have a backup plan ready.

Is Grady Sizemore ready to play everyday? Will Meek inherit a meaningful role in the BAL bullpen? Who will the Yankees reserve IFs be? These questions and more.

Rickie Weeks and Carlos Martinez were underdogs for starting spots a few weeks ago, but have significantly outperformed their competition this spring.

Is Chris Owings (pictured) firmly ahead of Didi Gregorius is Arizona's SS battle? Plus spring training tea leaves throughout the NL West.