With Gregerson out, Leone may have a slight edge in the race to be the early closer in STL. Plus, updates on Dinelson Lamet, Peter Bourjos, Scott Kingery, Jack Flaherty, Yasmany Tomas, Steven Wright, Tony Kemp, Michael Brantley and more.

Greg Bird's ankle is again giving him problems, putting the first base plans of NYY in flux. Also: Tillman's struggles continue in BAL, BOS 1B plans will soon be revealed, how solid is Cron's PT in TAM and is Donaldson due for another slow start in TOR?

The Giants rotation takes a hit, as both Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Samardzija came down with injuries on Friday. Plus updates on Souza, Braun, Angels and Orioles.

STL looks like they won’t name a closer before Opening Day. but Luke Gregerson appears to have the best shot at winning the job in the early going. Also, rotation updates in CIN, backup catcher in STL, roster crunch in MIL, and bullpen options in PIT.

Light-hitting Rio Ruiz is expected to pick up extra playing time at 3B for Atlanta while Camargo is out. Plus, updates on Rafael Montero, David Phelps, Robert Stephenson, Jackson Stephens and Erick Aybar.

The left-field situation in LA starts to come into focus, while the COL 1B/OF mix presents a number of question marks (and opportunities). Plus ARI catchers, SF shortstops and the SD rotation.

Howie Kendrick is expected to get most of the playing time at second while Daniel Murphy is out. Plus, Alex Dickerson to miss the season, the Dodgers demote two, Wade Miley injured, Giovanny Urshela to miss time, and more.

Even with Shohei Otani's early struggles, LAA's Opening Day rotation appears to be getting a little clarity. We look at some ongoing bench player battles and speculations in TEX, SEA and OAK, and more...

BAL gets an upgrade with the signing of Alex Cobb. Plus, updates on Justin Turner's injury, Victor Robles, Ronald Acuna, Trevor Cahill, Clay Buchholz, Mark Leiter and more.

Can you count on Miggy in DET? Who's next up in the CLE and MIN bullpens? Who will win the CF job in Chicago? Is Jorge Soler for real this time? Find out in the latest AL Central PT Tomorrow column.

Hector Neris seems to have a hold on saves in Philly—does he? Plus Miami's bullpen, the Mets' catchers, the Braves' 5th starter competition, and Ryan Zimmerman's backups in Washington.