Speed sources at risk in KC and MIN, with questions about innings coverage in CHW, CLE and DET.

Spring Training (Chapter One) shows some AL Central teams doubling down on their offensive strengths, while others attempt to shore up their weaknesses.

An updated look at rotation battles in CHW, KC and MIN, and bullpen activity in CLE and DET.

Have Ian Kennedy’s spring troubles opened the closer door for others? Also updates on the CHW infield, CLE rotation, DET catchers and whither Marwin in MIN.

Third basemen compete in DET, outfielders vie in CHW, KC, and MIN, and a late catching start in CLE.

MLB rules now place 13 batters on 2020 rosters. Who are some early candidates for those added slots?

In addition to the five returning incumbent closers, who are the other interesting AL Central pitchers bridging the starter-to-closer gap?

While the tops of the AL Central rotations appear to be settled as pitchers report, the back end assignments are very much in flux.

One writer’s journey through the daily/weekly pitcher start/sit decision process and its supporting data.

An early winter flurry of activity suggests that the White Sox may be winning the bat race to overtake the Indians as the chief competition for the Twins in the AL Central.

We're not talking about the post-game spread after the relievers do their thing, but the roles and skills imbalances on current rosters as spring training approaches.