The 2020 season is finally just around the corner, and it's going to be not like anything we've seen. As BaseballHQ.com looks towards this unprecedented three-month sprint, let's get some disclaimers out of the way first.

With the 2020 season rescued from the abyss, let's reset on where we stand and what's ahead...

The elite rate at which Dansby Swanson produced 95+ mph exit velocity in 2019 suggests that he's an overlooked breakout target.

Nick Pivetta gave up less very hard contact in 2019 than you might think. Could it be a precursor to a rebound season?

This article was supposed to be about Rafael Devers. That article can wait.

The upper-tier barrel rates of emerging bats like Mitch Garver and Yoan Moncada give them added appeal heading into the 2020 season.

How do we take our 100-game projections to the draft table?

The barrel rate allowed by starting pitchers has a pretty strong correlation with their ERA, HR/9, and GB%. It's why guys like Max Fried, Julio Urias, and Brandon Woodruff all carry significant breakout appeal heading into 2020.

The rumor mill's a-churnin', so why not speculate on NL DH candidates?

Jon Lester used to be a pitcher to target for stolen bases. Is that still the case?

NEW! We've adjusted our projections to reflect a 100-game season. Here's what you need to know....