Is there anyone threatening to steal time from Pennington or Helton if they don't start hitting? Plus, the Dodgers acquire a backup catcher, and the Padres contemplate Quentin's absence.
Could pitching injuries in MIL, CIN, and PIT accelerate the timetable for top prospects? Plus a hot Matt Adams in STL and the Cubs' fluid closer situation.
Gerardo Parra is getting an extended look in the leadoff spot for Arizona, while the left side of the infield still presents problems for LA. Plus a look at closer candidates in Colorado should Betancourt get dealt, and in San Diego should Street get hurt.
Injuries to two members of its starting rotation lead the Marlins to make a bold and surprising decision. Plus, ATL faces life without Venters, an update on the NYM starting rotation and more...
Jim Leyland offered little help last week to fantasy owners trying to figure out the Detroit closing situation. Leyland stated that he would be comfortable using any of the seven arms he currently has in the bullpen to close out a game in the ninth.
With Opening Day and "final" roster decisions here, we have a better handle on AL West playing time ... at least for April. Jed Lowrie, for example, is at his old SS spot. And per usual, injuries are a factor in many of these early calls...
Is there anyone threatening to steal time from Pennington or Helton if they don't start hitting? Plus, the Dodgers acquire a backup catcher, and the Padres contemplate Quentin's absence.
Could pitching injuries in MIL, CIN, and PIT accelerate the timetable for top prospects? Plus a hot Matt Adams in STL and the Cubs' fluid closer situation.
Gerardo Parra is getting an extended look in the leadoff spot for Arizona, while the left side of the infield still presents problems for LA. Plus a look at closer candidates in Colorado should Betancourt get dealt, and in San Diego should Street get hurt.
Injuries to two members of its starting rotation lead the Marlins to make a bold and surprising decision. Plus, ATL faces life without Venters, an update on the NYM starting rotation and more...
Jim Leyland offered little help last week to fantasy owners trying to figure out the Detroit closing situation. Leyland stated that he would be comfortable using any of the seven arms he currently has in the bullpen to close out a game in the ninth.
With Opening Day and "final" roster decisions here, we have a better handle on AL West playing time ... at least for April. Jed Lowrie, for example, is at his old SS spot. And per usual, injuries are a factor in many of these early calls...