San Diego is making several tweaks to their roster as the last week of spring training arrives—is Robbie Erlin pitching his way to a starting role? Plus, rotations are clearing up in ARI and COL, and playing time in LA's outfield is up for grabs.
Chien-Ming Wang saw a pitching consultant and picked up 6 mph on his fastball. Will it be a career-extender? Plus, more spring training notes from all the other AL Central squads.
LAA's SP depth is being ravaged early this spring, while OAK and HOU are experiencing some early mound issues of their own. Plus other weak links in the AL West rotations, and their likely replacements.
Is Vincent Velasquez on the verge of locking up the fifth starter job in PHI? Plus updates on the backend of the ATL and MIA starting rotations, the SS situation in WAS and more.
AL East rotation roulette: Thoughts on Tyler Wilson et al. in BAL, Nova/Sabathia in NYY, Sanchez/Floyd in TOR. Plus: Forsythe to go first in TAM? How long is Castillo's leash in BOS?
The Pirates have a couple question marks at the back of the rotation. If needed, can Juan Nicasio bridge the gap? Plus, Smith and Jeffress to split closing duties in Milwaukee, and more from around the division.
It's only mid-March and LA's rotation is starting to crumble. Brandon Beachy is suddenly one of a few arms who could be toeing the rubber early in 2016.
Bryan Holaday's monster spring may cause the Tigers to lose him, but how much help would he be to another team? Plus, a reserve starter in CHW, swingmen in CLE, a wrinkle at 2B in KC, and bullpen help in MIN.
The March job battles are nearing the midway point, and Jon Singleton appears to be coughing up his first-base opportunity. Gutierrez is bidding for more PT in SEA, LAA's 2B situation, and more.
Ryan Zimmerman, still dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Who would the Nats turn to if he winds up on the shelf yet again? Plus a look at ATL 1B, MIA 3B, NYM 1B and an update on the PHI OF.
The loss of Jhonny Peralta will certainly be felt, but Jedd Gyorko and Aledmys Diaz both offer some upside, and may prevent the need for a trade. Plus, Jaso a potential leadoff option in PIT, and more from around the Central.
San Diego is making several tweaks to their roster as the last week of spring training arrives—is Robbie Erlin pitching his way to a starting role? Plus, rotations are clearing up in ARI and COL, and playing time in LA's outfield is up for grabs.
Chien-Ming Wang saw a pitching consultant and picked up 6 mph on his fastball. Will it be a career-extender? Plus, more spring training notes from all the other AL Central squads.
LAA's SP depth is being ravaged early this spring, while OAK and HOU are experiencing some early mound issues of their own. Plus other weak links in the AL West rotations, and their likely replacements.
Is Vincent Velasquez on the verge of locking up the fifth starter job in PHI? Plus updates on the backend of the ATL and MIA starting rotations, the SS situation in WAS and more.
AL East rotation roulette: Thoughts on Tyler Wilson et al. in BAL, Nova/Sabathia in NYY, Sanchez/Floyd in TOR. Plus: Forsythe to go first in TAM? How long is Castillo's leash in BOS?
The Pirates have a couple question marks at the back of the rotation. If needed, can Juan Nicasio bridge the gap? Plus, Smith and Jeffress to split closing duties in Milwaukee, and more from around the division.
It's only mid-March and LA's rotation is starting to crumble. Brandon Beachy is suddenly one of a few arms who could be toeing the rubber early in 2016.
Bryan Holaday's monster spring may cause the Tigers to lose him, but how much help would he be to another team? Plus, a reserve starter in CHW, swingmen in CLE, a wrinkle at 2B in KC, and bullpen help in MIN.
The March job battles are nearing the midway point, and Jon Singleton appears to be coughing up his first-base opportunity. Gutierrez is bidding for more PT in SEA, LAA's 2B situation, and more.
Ryan Zimmerman, still dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Who would the Nats turn to if he winds up on the shelf yet again? Plus a look at ATL 1B, MIA 3B, NYM 1B and an update on the PHI OF.
The loss of Jhonny Peralta will certainly be felt, but Jedd Gyorko and Aledmys Diaz both offer some upside, and may prevent the need for a trade. Plus, Jaso a potential leadoff option in PIT, and more from around the Central.