In the age of the ace, is being merely solid like Marcus Stroman good enough? Plus Hanley Ramirez, Nicholas Tropeano, Carlos Santana and Nomar Mazara.

Kris Bryant has been as advertised so far—including the whiffs. Plus Troy Tulowitzki, Yunel Escobar, John Axford and Jimmy Rollins.

Has Albert Pujols found a new, repeatable performance level? Plus Sonny Gray, Robinson Chirinos, Evan Scribner, and Yordano Ventura

Carlos Carrasco tries to build on his '14 breakout. Plus George Springer, Nick Martinez, Mookie Betts and Brett Lawrie.

Todd Frazier flashed power and speed in a breakout season. Plus Casey McGehee, Jake Arrieta, Russell Martin and Jorge Soler.

Ryan Braun establishes what appears to be a new normal. Plus Trevor Rosenthal, Julio Teheran, Matt Adams and Joe Panik.

Dillon Gee tries to get back on track. Plus Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Evan Gattis and Javier Baez.

Carl Crawford tries to carve out time in a crowded Dodger outfield. Plus Ben Revere, Ervin Santana, Zack Cozart and David Buchanan.

Bryce Harper (OF, WAS) tries on the once unthinkable bust label. Plus Jeff Locke, Mark Reynolds, Didi Gregorius and Kyle Hendricks.

Matt Kemp is finally heating up, but can he be the player he was a few seasons ago? Plus Freddie Freeman, Aroldis Chapman, Matt Holliday and Arismendy Alcantara.

Jimmy Rollins appears to be staging a career revival in Philly. Plus Mike Minor, Chris Coghlan, Addison Reed and David Peralta.