Patrick Corbin faces the Mets, Walker Buehler takes on the Diamonbacks, and Carlos Carrasco draws the Twins on Opening Weekend.

Rowdy Tellez opened the season as Toronto's DH. But what happens if he can't hold the role? Also: Outfield auditions in BAL, Sale's struggles in BOS, the never-ending 1B battle in NYY and Perez's potential in TAM.

Trevor Bauer draws what figures to be a cold-weather start at Target Field.

With Francisco Lindor and Jason Kipnis on the shelf, Brad Miller, Eric Stamets and Max Moroff will serve as replacements. Plus, updates on Lonnie Chisenhall, Brian Goodwin, Roman Quinn, Peter Alonso and Ildemaro Vargas.

The D-Backs surprise yet again when it comes to their closer situation. Plus, LA outfielders, SD rotation options, SF catchers, and a familiar face back in COL.

Gerrit Cole and German Marquez are the two best bets for Friday, while Ross Stripling and Jack Flaherty look like the arms to target in the next tier of starters.

Kendrys Morales' trade creates plenty of moving parts in the OAK and TOR lineups. Plus, Tatis makes SD, Stratton headed to LAA, Bourjos gets roster spot, Leon headed to minors, SF cuts Hanson, and more.

On-field events (OAK's recent injury run) and off (Justin Verlander's extension) offer clues and ideas about the future, including Lou Trivino's late-inning upside. Now on Opening Day, time to assess the spring and speculate...

Breaking down the first SP slate of 2019...

Adam Jones is the early choice to replace Steven Souza in ARI. Plus, Holland named ARI closer, Correa's status unclear, Eloy Jimenez gets the call, Senzel injures ankle, Foltynewicz to see game action next week, and more.

ATL has found their stopgap backstop in Brian McCann. Plus, the Marlins drink the Kool-Aid from their fountain of youth, Kieboom goes the dynamite (soon) in WAS, and more.