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.
The Dodgers say Kershaw will be ready, but some skepticism remains. Plus, Soroka could resume throwing soon, Reds ink Iglesias, Lowrie has soreness, M. Gonzalez lands in MIN, plus more.
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 Machado Sweepstakes ends with the infielder choosing San Diego and an accelerates the Padres' competitive time line. Plus updates on Justin Upton, Carlos Martinez, Josh Harrison and more.
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.
BaseballHQ health scores are great and are a good estimator of risk, but they don't always tell the whole story. We'll dig in to a few players whose risks might not be best reflected in their health scores. We'll include a couple of players, too, whose risks may be mis-perceived by GMs.
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.
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.
The Dodgers say Kershaw will be ready, but some skepticism remains. Plus, Soroka could resume throwing soon, Reds ink Iglesias, Lowrie has soreness, M. Gonzalez lands in MIN, plus more.
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 Machado Sweepstakes ends with the infielder choosing San Diego and an accelerates the Padres' competitive time line. Plus updates on Justin Upton, Carlos Martinez, Josh Harrison and more.
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.
BaseballHQ health scores are great and are a good estimator of risk, but they don't always tell the whole story. We'll dig in to a few players whose risks might not be best reflected in their health scores. We'll include a couple of players, too, whose risks may be mis-perceived by GMs.
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.