Daniel Bard has struggled mightily in the World Baseball Classic. Will that affect his outlook this season in COL? Plus, hints about the closer picture in LA, mounting injuries and absences in SD and SF, and an interesting race for a bench OF spot in ARI.

Joey Wiemer has a chance to crack the Opening Day roster in MIL. Plus, the leadoff battle in STL; rotation updates in PIT and CHC; and, checking back in on Jose Barrero in CIN.

An under-the-radar winter trade could pay off big in COL. Plus, a pair of post-hype arms making their case in SD; volume concerns for Will Smith in LA; trying to sort through the closer nightmare in ARI; and, another emerging name worth keeping in mind in SF.

Nolan Gorman is making a claim for the starting second base job in STL. Plus, Mike Brosseau could have a significant role in MIL to begin the season; a pair of prospects performing well for PIT and CIN; and, the third base job may be opening up in CHC.

ARI has four intriguing arms that should contribute to the club in 2023. Plus, under-the-radar players to keep in mind in LA, SF, and SD; and, recalibrating the COL infield after the injury to Brendan Rodgers.

Nico Hoerner is being trusted with leadoff duties in CHC. Plus, some minor-league signings that could have a big impact in MIL, rotation updates in STL, an overview of the CIN rotation, and an outfield update in PIT.

Gavin Lux's season-ending injury clears one barrier to playing time for Michael Busch in LA. Plus, the candidates to start at SS for ARI, Brenton Doyle is being hyped in COL, a look at the OF depth in SF, and a rotation overview in SD.

Brice Turang is getting praise from MIL, but where does he fit on the roster? Plus, recalculating the STL outfield, a couple intriguing outfielders in CHC waiting for opportunities, injury situations to monitor that will affect PT in CIN's outfield, and one player in PIT poised to take advantage of the new rules.

COL has shown a lot of faith in Ezequiel Tovar with their (lack of) offseason moves. Trent Grisham's playing time may be safer than you think in SD; a closer headache in LA; second base depth in ARI; and, a revamped rotation in SF.

CIN has laid out an aggressive plan to get Tyler Stephenson to the plate plenty in 2023. Plus, an overview of the catching situation in PIT, closer speculation in CHC, a look at Paul DeJong's path to PA in STL, and injuries already piling up for the pitching staff in MIL.

Brandon Crawford is entering the final season of his contract in SF, but the team looks to be in good hands in the future. Plus, the catcher outlook in ARI and SD, opportunity suddenly appears plentiful in the COL outfield, and the new-look rotation in LA.