Tyler Naquin gets a surprise trip to the minors with the return of Lonnie Chisenhall. Plus, updates on Alec Asher, Joe Jimenez, Melky Cabrera, Geovany Soto and Juan Lagares.
Does Archie Bradley have what it takes to become a dominant bullpen arm? Plus a check-in on the catching situations in SD and LA, along with a look at the Giants 1B picture and fallback 3B options in COL.
Clay Buchholz could miss the season, leaving his rotation spot to either Zach Eflin, Nick Pivetta, Mark Appel or Ben Lively. Plus, updates on Franklin Gutierrez, Stephen Drew, Adrian Beltre, Lonnie Chisenhall and more.
It's been a long, strange trip for pitcher Arcenio Leon. After 2015 shoulder surgery, he rerouted to Mexico, where he learned how to pitch and got noticed by the Tigers. Plus, analyses of bullpens at CHW, CLE and KC, and the infield at MIN.
It looks like a full-on committee in Oakland, with the match-ups favoring righty Santiago Casilla. Plus, updates on Buster Posey, Juan Lagares, Matt Carpenter, Martin Prado, Matt Kemp and Jean Segura.
... the primary AL West contenders are giving off warning signs and even some alarming signals, particularly closer Sam Dyson in TEX. We warned of this possibility back in March.
For the Phillies, Jeanmar Gomez is out as closer and Joaquin Benoit is in. However, Hector Neris is waiting in the wings. Plus, updates on Trea Turner, Jackie Bradley Jr., Trevor Rosenthal, Joe Jimenez and Gary Sanchez.
It's extremely early, but Clay Buchholz has already given PHI reason to be concerned. Plus a look at ATL's 5th SP, MIA SS/3B, NYM's lack of starting pitching depth, and the 5th SP in WAS.
Tyler Naquin gets a surprise trip to the minors with the return of Lonnie Chisenhall. Plus, updates on Alec Asher, Joe Jimenez, Melky Cabrera, Geovany Soto and Juan Lagares.
Does Archie Bradley have what it takes to become a dominant bullpen arm? Plus a check-in on the catching situations in SD and LA, along with a look at the Giants 1B picture and fallback 3B options in COL.
Clay Buchholz could miss the season, leaving his rotation spot to either Zach Eflin, Nick Pivetta, Mark Appel or Ben Lively. Plus, updates on Franklin Gutierrez, Stephen Drew, Adrian Beltre, Lonnie Chisenhall and more.
It's been a long, strange trip for pitcher Arcenio Leon. After 2015 shoulder surgery, he rerouted to Mexico, where he learned how to pitch and got noticed by the Tigers. Plus, analyses of bullpens at CHW, CLE and KC, and the infield at MIN.
It looks like a full-on committee in Oakland, with the match-ups favoring righty Santiago Casilla. Plus, updates on Buster Posey, Juan Lagares, Matt Carpenter, Martin Prado, Matt Kemp and Jean Segura.
... the primary AL West contenders are giving off warning signs and even some alarming signals, particularly closer Sam Dyson in TEX. We warned of this possibility back in March.
For the Phillies, Jeanmar Gomez is out as closer and Joaquin Benoit is in. However, Hector Neris is waiting in the wings. Plus, updates on Trea Turner, Jackie Bradley Jr., Trevor Rosenthal, Joe Jimenez and Gary Sanchez.
It's extremely early, but Clay Buchholz has already given PHI reason to be concerned. Plus a look at ATL's 5th SP, MIA SS/3B, NYM's lack of starting pitching depth, and the 5th SP in WAS.