Baltimore may not generate many save opportunities in 2019, but is Mychal Givens less than a good bet to get the bulk of them? Also: Closer dark horses in BOS, German's chances to crack rotation in NYY, the lowdown on the Lowes in TAM and Pompey's last stand in TOR.
Some new faces join the ARI rotation, while a spring training injury could create opportunity in the SD 'pen. Plus COL catchers, LA first basemen, and CF options in San Francisco.
Minus three 2018 starters, HOU still projects depth experienced and otherwise behind Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. The TEX rotation, however, is a different story. Plus, LAA's revamped pen, Blake Treinen's OAK encore, and the SEA SS battle...
Some young, promising pitchers got pushed out of the rotation in CIN, but they shouldn't be forgotten. Also: playing time at the hot corner in PIT, back-of-rotation starters in STL, the impact of Moustakas's return in MIL, and David Bote's playing time in CHC.
There's a friendly competition brewing between Clint Frazier and his mentor, Brett Gardner, for the starting left field job in NYY. Also: back-of-the-rotation battles in BAL and TOR, Dustin Pedroia's return in BOS, and Avisail Garcia's role in TAM.
Is presumptive closer Will Smith's grasp on the saves less secure than previously thought? Plus, a look at the LA rotation, the COL first base picture, 2B in ARI, and catchers in SD.
The 1B/DH AB for most AL West clubs look unsettled over the longer haul. This is particularly true in Anaheim now, where despite three remaining contract years, aging Albert Pujols is looking over his shoulder.
Corbin Burnes leads a trio of young Milwaukee SP who are good candidates to breakout this season. Also: Rotation depth in CHC, breaking down the hierarchy for saves in CIN, Elias Diaz path to more playing time in PIT, and Carlos Martinez's role in STL.
Jeff McNeil's transition to the outfield means he could be a full-time player sooner rather than later. Also: Breaking down save opportunities in PHI, playing time at the hot corner in MIA, save chances behind Doolittle in WAS and the fifth starter in ATL.
Baltimore may not generate many save opportunities in 2019, but is Mychal Givens less than a good bet to get the bulk of them? Also: Closer dark horses in BOS, German's chances to crack rotation in NYY, the lowdown on the Lowes in TAM and Pompey's last stand in TOR.
Some new faces join the ARI rotation, while a spring training injury could create opportunity in the SD 'pen. Plus COL catchers, LA first basemen, and CF options in San Francisco.
Minus three 2018 starters, HOU still projects depth experienced and otherwise behind Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. The TEX rotation, however, is a different story. Plus, LAA's revamped pen, Blake Treinen's OAK encore, and the SEA SS battle...
Some young, promising pitchers got pushed out of the rotation in CIN, but they shouldn't be forgotten. Also: playing time at the hot corner in PIT, back-of-rotation starters in STL, the impact of Moustakas's return in MIL, and David Bote's playing time in CHC.
There's a friendly competition brewing between Clint Frazier and his mentor, Brett Gardner, for the starting left field job in NYY. Also: back-of-the-rotation battles in BAL and TOR, Dustin Pedroia's return in BOS, and Avisail Garcia's role in TAM.
Is presumptive closer Will Smith's grasp on the saves less secure than previously thought? Plus, a look at the LA rotation, the COL first base picture, 2B in ARI, and catchers in SD.
The 1B/DH AB for most AL West clubs look unsettled over the longer haul. This is particularly true in Anaheim now, where despite three remaining contract years, aging Albert Pujols is looking over his shoulder.
Corbin Burnes leads a trio of young Milwaukee SP who are good candidates to breakout this season. Also: Rotation depth in CHC, breaking down the hierarchy for saves in CIN, Elias Diaz path to more playing time in PIT, and Carlos Martinez's role in STL.
Jeff McNeil's transition to the outfield means he could be a full-time player sooner rather than later. Also: Breaking down save opportunities in PHI, playing time at the hot corner in MIA, save chances behind Doolittle in WAS and the fifth starter in ATL.