Drew Smyly will miss the first six to eight weeks of the season, and Ariel Miranda (pictured) will take his place in the rotation. Plus updates on J.D. Martinez, Chisenhall, Hoover and more.
This week, we look at how infield playing time in St. Louis might shake out at 2B and 3B. Plus: discussion of OF situations in CHC, PIT, and CIN and a review of MIL’s suite of upper minors arms.
Eugenio Suarez impressed in 2016, batting .248 with 21 HR and 11 SB. Does he have the skills to ascend to another level? Plus Justin Bour, Jeremy Hellickson, Jaime Garcia and Cory Spangenberg.
Guest expert Ron Shandler discusses drafting and auctioneering at Tout Wars, his BABS player assessment system... also NL/AL, the Minor League Minute… and Master Notes...
Blake Treinen is a surprise choice for the closer's job in WAS, while the Phillies will open the season with Jeanmar Gomez. Plus, updates on Jeurys Familia, Steven Matz, Trevor Rosenthal, Matt Garza, Aaron Judge and more.
With the final two spots locked down, Arizona's rotation could be in for a big year; the evolving OF picture in both SF and LA; plus the Padres SS situation and Rockies bullpen.
Carlos Gonzalez topped 550 at-bats for a second consecutive season in 2016, but his home run total dropped from 40 to 25. What's next for CarGo? Plus, Brandon Phillips, Cameron Rupp, Gerrit Cole, and Gio Gonzalez.
Drew Smyly will miss the first six to eight weeks of the season, and Ariel Miranda (pictured) will take his place in the rotation. Plus updates on J.D. Martinez, Chisenhall, Hoover and more.
This week, we look at how infield playing time in St. Louis might shake out at 2B and 3B. Plus: discussion of OF situations in CHC, PIT, and CIN and a review of MIL’s suite of upper minors arms.
Eugenio Suarez impressed in 2016, batting .248 with 21 HR and 11 SB. Does he have the skills to ascend to another level? Plus Justin Bour, Jeremy Hellickson, Jaime Garcia and Cory Spangenberg.
Guest expert Ron Shandler discusses drafting and auctioneering at Tout Wars, his BABS player assessment system... also NL/AL, the Minor League Minute… and Master Notes...
Blake Treinen is a surprise choice for the closer's job in WAS, while the Phillies will open the season with Jeanmar Gomez. Plus, updates on Jeurys Familia, Steven Matz, Trevor Rosenthal, Matt Garza, Aaron Judge and more.
With the final two spots locked down, Arizona's rotation could be in for a big year; the evolving OF picture in both SF and LA; plus the Padres SS situation and Rockies bullpen.
Carlos Gonzalez topped 550 at-bats for a second consecutive season in 2016, but his home run total dropped from 40 to 25. What's next for CarGo? Plus, Brandon Phillips, Cameron Rupp, Gerrit Cole, and Gio Gonzalez.