When should you start preparing for next season? No time like the present.

Jeff Samardzija faces two struggling offenses (MIL, ATL) in the upcoming week.

Brett Gardner's oblique injury is yet another blow to the Yankees' outfield. Plus updates on Rasmus, Kendrick, de la Rosa and more.

Cole Hamels has been a bright spot in a lost season for the Phillies.

Rob Gordon, minor-leagues analyst at BaseballHQ.com, looking at the minor-league season that just ended ... Runs 1:07:15

Brandon Beachy has suffered a setback, and the likelihood of his return in 2013 is waning. Plus Phil Hughes, Bud Norris, and more.

Chris Davis was an 11th-rounder back in March but a first-rounder in each month since.

Aside from Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro, the Cubs appear to have infield questions for 2014. Plus more early 2014 views/speculation on the NL Central.

He faces Miami with a sub-3.00 ERA since August. Plus Lackey, Chen, Salazar, and more.

The Brewers look to finish the season with a six-man rotation to get a look at youngsters Thornburg and Hellweg. Plus more pitching shuffles and injury updates.

Prized as one of the league's top 3B options this spring, Chase Headley's performance has been downright pedestrian. Plus Brian McCann, Tim Lincecum, Yovanni Gallardo and Michael Wacha.