As Opening Day dawns, we look the remaining uncertainties—including Dan Vogelbach's SEA role—and a few notable performances coming out of spring training.
Clayton Kershaw is the day's highest rated starter per our brand-new Matchup Scores algorithm, but after him there are a limited number of recommended plays. Who should you trust?
Brad Boxberger to get ninth-inning duties in ARI while Blake Parker appears to be the choice for LAA. Plus, TB trades for Refsnyder, SF promotes Holland, Realmuto hits the DL, and more.
Playing the "what if" game with Brian Dozier, wondering about Nick Delmonico in Chicago, and looking at the SP5 slot in CLE. Is Victor Martinez rediscovering his stroke, and can you count on Jake Junis' hot spring training? Find out more ...
Tyler Austin and Neil Walker are expected to split time at 1B while Tyler Wade should see a bump in time at 2B for NYY while Greg Bird is out. Plus, updates on Dinelson Lamet, Chris Herrmann, Ryan Flaherty, Brandon Workman and more.
Seth Lugo has won the 5th starter job in New York. Plus Kingery contract fallout in PHI, ATL 3B situation, and final roster construction in MIA and WAS.
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.
As Opening Day dawns, we look the remaining uncertainties—including Dan Vogelbach's SEA role—and a few notable performances coming out of spring training.
Clayton Kershaw is the day's highest rated starter per our brand-new Matchup Scores algorithm, but after him there are a limited number of recommended plays. Who should you trust?
Brad Boxberger to get ninth-inning duties in ARI while Blake Parker appears to be the choice for LAA. Plus, TB trades for Refsnyder, SF promotes Holland, Realmuto hits the DL, and more.
Playing the "what if" game with Brian Dozier, wondering about Nick Delmonico in Chicago, and looking at the SP5 slot in CLE. Is Victor Martinez rediscovering his stroke, and can you count on Jake Junis' hot spring training? Find out more ...
Tyler Austin and Neil Walker are expected to split time at 1B while Tyler Wade should see a bump in time at 2B for NYY while Greg Bird is out. Plus, updates on Dinelson Lamet, Chris Herrmann, Ryan Flaherty, Brandon Workman and more.
Seth Lugo has won the 5th starter job in New York. Plus Kingery contract fallout in PHI, ATL 3B situation, and final roster construction in MIA and WAS.
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.