Rob Refsnyder looks to be the primary 1B in New York after the Yankees were hit with another injury. Plus updates on CHW prospect Tim Anderson, Logan Forsythe, Austin Jackson, Alfredo Simon, Zack Godley and more.
Randal Grichuk hasn't been able to build off of last year's success. Will it cost him some playing time? Also, checking in on prospects in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, plus more from around the division.
How legit is Jackie Bradley's 2016 breakout and how likely is Masahiro Tanaka to maintain his sub-3.00 ERA? Performance validation analysis of Jose Ramirez, Mike Fiers, and Steve Pearce.
Jake Arrieta, Masahiro Tanaka, and Jose Fernandez headline the "Wildcard" group today, and James Paxton makes his way into the "Strong Start" category.
Guest expert: Todd Zola, Mastersball, RotoWire and ESPN.com… Also NL/AL News, Minor League Minute, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, weekend Pitcher Matchups, Master Notes… Runs 2:17:30
The Twins likely will turn to at Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad in the ninth inning. Plus, Felix Hernandez might have a bigger issue with his calf, Hunter Strickland picks up a save for the Giants, Andrelton Simmons is close to a return and more.
There won't be much more dancing from Hunter Pence, who's expected to be out until mid-August. What are the ripples in SF's outfield? Plus ARI rotation updates; T. Ross, McCarthy, Ottavino rehabs; and more.
Rob Refsnyder looks to be the primary 1B in New York after the Yankees were hit with another injury. Plus updates on CHW prospect Tim Anderson, Logan Forsythe, Austin Jackson, Alfredo Simon, Zack Godley and more.
Randal Grichuk hasn't been able to build off of last year's success. Will it cost him some playing time? Also, checking in on prospects in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, plus more from around the division.
How legit is Jackie Bradley's 2016 breakout and how likely is Masahiro Tanaka to maintain his sub-3.00 ERA? Performance validation analysis of Jose Ramirez, Mike Fiers, and Steve Pearce.
Jake Arrieta, Masahiro Tanaka, and Jose Fernandez headline the "Wildcard" group today, and James Paxton makes his way into the "Strong Start" category.
Guest expert: Todd Zola, Mastersball, RotoWire and ESPN.com… Also NL/AL News, Minor League Minute, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, weekend Pitcher Matchups, Master Notes… Runs 2:17:30
The Twins likely will turn to at Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad in the ninth inning. Plus, Felix Hernandez might have a bigger issue with his calf, Hunter Strickland picks up a save for the Giants, Andrelton Simmons is close to a return and more.
There won't be much more dancing from Hunter Pence, who's expected to be out until mid-August. What are the ripples in SF's outfield? Plus ARI rotation updates; T. Ross, McCarthy, Ottavino rehabs; and more.