Still plenty of time for clubs to make changes before Opening Day. But scarce starting pitching makes the outlook for some AL West clubs better than others. Notably in Oakland, where Jesus Luzardo looks ready to ascend.
Nico Hoerner is the the second baseman of the future in CHC, but will he be an everyday player in 2020? Plus, a bad break for Tyler Mahle in CIN; outfield outlook in PIT; a pitching showdown in STL; breaking down the corner infield in MIL.
Gio Urshela heads into the preseason with a "leg up" to be the starting 3Bman for NYY, but can Miguel Andujar bump him off the spot? Also: Jobs to fill in BAL, 1B vacancy in BOS, center field thoughts in TOR and the end of the opener in TAM?
Maikel Franco signs with the Royals, and will likely take over most of the 3B duties there. Plus coverage on two new Japanese imports, Shun Yamaguchi and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Avisial Garcia, and more.
The Dodgers appear poised to make a move, but can they possibly part with top prospect Gavin Lux? The Diamondbacks, Padres and Giants each already with some ripple effects in terms of playing time, while light is shed on the Rockies' bullpen picture.
Madison Bumgarner says good-bye to SF for good, and signs a multi-year contract with the Diamondbacks. Plus Kluber switches AL clubs, and news on Rendon, Treinen, and more.
Zack Wheeler yielded the first nine-figure contract of the free agent season, as he agreed to terms with the Phillies. Plus updates on the Pham/Renfroe trade, Hamels, Bundy and more.
Still plenty of time for clubs to make changes before Opening Day. But scarce starting pitching makes the outlook for some AL West clubs better than others. Notably in Oakland, where Jesus Luzardo looks ready to ascend.
Nico Hoerner is the the second baseman of the future in CHC, but will he be an everyday player in 2020? Plus, a bad break for Tyler Mahle in CIN; outfield outlook in PIT; a pitching showdown in STL; breaking down the corner infield in MIL.
Gio Urshela heads into the preseason with a "leg up" to be the starting 3Bman for NYY, but can Miguel Andujar bump him off the spot? Also: Jobs to fill in BAL, 1B vacancy in BOS, center field thoughts in TOR and the end of the opener in TAM?
Maikel Franco signs with the Royals, and will likely take over most of the 3B duties there. Plus coverage on two new Japanese imports, Shun Yamaguchi and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Avisial Garcia, and more.
The Dodgers appear poised to make a move, but can they possibly part with top prospect Gavin Lux? The Diamondbacks, Padres and Giants each already with some ripple effects in terms of playing time, while light is shed on the Rockies' bullpen picture.
Madison Bumgarner says good-bye to SF for good, and signs a multi-year contract with the Diamondbacks. Plus Kluber switches AL clubs, and news on Rendon, Treinen, and more.
Zack Wheeler yielded the first nine-figure contract of the free agent season, as he agreed to terms with the Phillies. Plus updates on the Pham/Renfroe trade, Hamels, Bundy and more.