With the humidor and improved OF defense in place, ARI rotation's biggest priority is staying healthy. Plus concerns in LA regarding Seager's availability for Opening Day, the Giants bullpen, Rockies outfield and SD catchers.
Erasmo Ramirez's early shutdown reminds us of a 2017 SEA spring that turned into year-long rotation problems. We're not convinced that 2018 will be significantly better. We examine the HOU and OAK ninth innings, and more.
The best bat on the CLE roster? SP depth in CHW, DET, and MIN. Can Hunter Dozier run with the 1B job in KC? These questions answered and more in this week's AL Central PT TOMORROW.
Dominic Smith thought he was the future at 1B for the Mets, but early indications point otherwise. Plus bullpens in WAS and ATL, 3B in MIA, and OF in PHi.
A funny thing happened on the way to stardom for Blake Swihart. What kind of role can he carve out this spring? Also: BAL OF ranks grow, NY 2B/3B plan starts to clarify and pitchers waiting in the wings in TAM, TOR.
As the Reds look to improve upon their revolving door rotation of 2017, a number of young starters are battling for the fifth spot. Plus, CHC’s outfield situation, MIL’s keystone competition, PIT's OF reserves, and a review of the STL bullpen.
An early indication about the playing-time breakdown behind the plate in LA. Plus the improving SD bullpen, an infusion of OFs in Arizona, the Rockies infield depth and SF rotation options.
2017 AFL All-Star Kyle Tucker is clearly the most talented NRI in the Astros' camp, but a lot will have to happen before he sees 2018 MLB playing time. We run down the NRI potential on the eve of spring training games.
The hot corner in KC and DET, pitching in CLE, closing out games in CHW, and backing up Castro in MIN. Find out the next depth plays in the AL Central in this week's PT Tomorrow.
New Ray C.J. Cron may find AB easier to come by in Tampa Bay, with a trickle-down effect on the rest of the roster. Also: SP competition clarifies in BAL, some signs of SB bump in BOS, Bird's backup plan in NYY and is Tulo's grip on PT tenuous in TOR?
With the humidor and improved OF defense in place, ARI rotation's biggest priority is staying healthy. Plus concerns in LA regarding Seager's availability for Opening Day, the Giants bullpen, Rockies outfield and SD catchers.
Erasmo Ramirez's early shutdown reminds us of a 2017 SEA spring that turned into year-long rotation problems. We're not convinced that 2018 will be significantly better. We examine the HOU and OAK ninth innings, and more.
The best bat on the CLE roster? SP depth in CHW, DET, and MIN. Can Hunter Dozier run with the 1B job in KC? These questions answered and more in this week's AL Central PT TOMORROW.
Dominic Smith thought he was the future at 1B for the Mets, but early indications point otherwise. Plus bullpens in WAS and ATL, 3B in MIA, and OF in PHi.
A funny thing happened on the way to stardom for Blake Swihart. What kind of role can he carve out this spring? Also: BAL OF ranks grow, NY 2B/3B plan starts to clarify and pitchers waiting in the wings in TAM, TOR.
As the Reds look to improve upon their revolving door rotation of 2017, a number of young starters are battling for the fifth spot. Plus, CHC’s outfield situation, MIL’s keystone competition, PIT's OF reserves, and a review of the STL bullpen.
An early indication about the playing-time breakdown behind the plate in LA. Plus the improving SD bullpen, an infusion of OFs in Arizona, the Rockies infield depth and SF rotation options.
2017 AFL All-Star Kyle Tucker is clearly the most talented NRI in the Astros' camp, but a lot will have to happen before he sees 2018 MLB playing time. We run down the NRI potential on the eve of spring training games.
The hot corner in KC and DET, pitching in CLE, closing out games in CHW, and backing up Castro in MIN. Find out the next depth plays in the AL Central in this week's PT Tomorrow.
New Ray C.J. Cron may find AB easier to come by in Tampa Bay, with a trickle-down effect on the rest of the roster. Also: SP competition clarifies in BAL, some signs of SB bump in BOS, Bird's backup plan in NYY and is Tulo's grip on PT tenuous in TOR?