Clay Buchholz could miss the season, leaving his rotation spot to either Zach Eflin, Nick Pivetta, Mark Appel or Ben Lively. Plus, updates on Franklin Gutierrez, Stephen Drew, Adrian Beltre, Lonnie Chisenhall and more.

It's been a long, strange trip for pitcher Arcenio Leon. After 2015 shoulder surgery, he rerouted to Mexico, where he learned how to pitch and got noticed by the Tigers. Plus, analyses of bullpens at CHW, CLE and KC, and the infield at MIN.

Madison Bumgarner and Yu Darvish are the top choices on a day when only three pitchers have positive matchup scores.

It looks like a full-on committee in Oakland, with the match-ups favoring righty Santiago Casilla. Plus, updates on Buster Posey, Juan Lagares, Matt Carpenter, Martin Prado, Matt Kemp and Jean Segura.

... the primary AL West contenders are giving off warning signs and even some alarming signals, particularly closer Sam Dyson in TEX. We warned of this possibility back in March.

Max Scherzer tossed a PQS-5 in his 2017 lid-lifter.

For the Phillies, Jeanmar Gomez is out as closer and Joaquin Benoit is in. However, Hector Neris is waiting in the wings. Plus, updates on Trea Turner, Jackie Bradley Jr., Trevor Rosenthal, Joe Jimenez and Gary Sanchez.

It's extremely early, but Clay Buchholz has already given PHI reason to be concerned. Plus a look at ATL's 5th SP, MIA SS/3B, NYM's lack of starting pitching depth, and the 5th SP in WAS.

J.A. Happ takes on the Brewers in an interleague matchup.

Melvin Upton's latest landing spot is in SF, where he could be in an answer in the OF. Plus, updates on Trea Turner, Adeiny Hechavarria, Ryan Braun, Keon Broxton, Roberto Osuna, Lonnie Chisenhall and more.

It's only been a week, but thus far Aaron Judge (OF, NYY) and Greg Bird (1B, NYY) have struggled to meet the expectations. Also, a pitching mystery in BAL, flu blues in BOS, Smith's status in TAM and an early read on 1B-LF in TOR.