Eric Thames is in a good situation to display his power in MIL. Also: stolen base upside in PIT, Carpenter concerns in STL, the domino effect of Gennett's injury in CIN, and the rotating door of relievers for CHC.

The O's claimed Pedro Severino off waivers and he's now their No. 1 catcher. Plus, ATL sends Winkler, Duvall to minors; Reed headed to SF; Tapia, Reynolds make COL roster; Trumbo to start on IL; Ramirez injures knee; and more.

Eloy Jimenez is looking to hit the ground running when he arrives on Chicago's South Side.

Alex Colome is indeed ready to close out games for the White Sox, according to manager Rick Renteria. Plus updates on Gennett, German, McNeil and more.

Matt Olson will be out indefinitely with hamate surgery. Plus updates on Julio Urias, Gannett, Maybin and more.

Avisail Garcia may benefit if Matt Duffy starts the year on the injured list in TAM, but perhaps not as much as you think. Also: BAL's 3B job, BOS' second catcher and closer, NYY's opener experiment and TOR's bullpen woes.

Corey Knebel's sore elbow could open door for Josh Hader, Matt Albers to close. Plus, Mike Soroka sent to minors, Todd Frazier and Jed Lowrie not ready, and Ichiro Suzuki retiring.

A look at how things are shaping up behind the plate in SD, a speedy outfield option in SF, plus COL 3B, ARI starters, and a top prospect on the bubble in LA.

Expect Eloy Jimenez to make the Opening Day roster after signing long-term deal. Plus, Fulmer to have TJS, Betances and Kershaw to start on IL, Hoskins has bum shoulder, CIN rotation news, and more.

Now just a week before the 30-team MLB Opening Day, injuries have set up potential ripples in SEA, where Daniel Vogelbach is still breathing. Plus, we look at HOU and OAK OF depth, and more...

Who's waiting in the wings behind Jacob deGrom and the other Mets magicians? Plus, Braves in the OF, Marlins in the bullpen, and more.