MIKE SHEARS
Detroit couldn't find a good price for a starter to bolster their rotation at the MLB trade deadline. They'll depend on young pitchers like Buck Farmer, who had a horrid June at Triple-A Toledo but a monster July. Plus, a look at the 2B situation in KC and trade fallout from the rest of the AL Central.
Aug 3 2016 11:05pm
Aug 3 2016 11:05pm
It's been two years since Luke Hochevar had Tommy John surgery. In spite of a rough July, his skills have progressed such that he may be ready to take on a higher-leverage role. Plus, more from the AL Central as CHW, CLE, and DET consider being buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.
Jul 27 2016 11:05pm
Jul 27 2016 11:05pm
As KC looks for inexpensive SP to get to the trade deadline, they found Nick Tepesch, who has thrown on 3 minor league teams with different results. Which one will appear? Plus, possible 3B scenarios in CLE and MIN, and more pitching issues in the rest of the division.
Jul 20 2016 11:03pm
Jul 20 2016 11:03pm
An opportunity struck for Max Kepler when Miguel Sano hit the DL, and he's taken advantage of it with a breakout power outburst. His underlying performance offers hope it's sustainable. Plus, more position player analyses and updates from the AL Central.
Jul 13 2016 11:05pm
Jul 13 2016 11:05pm
Kennys Vargas was one lost soul in 2015 with a .240 BA at MIN and then a humbling demotion to Double-A in July. With an infield roster crunch, he gets another chance despite a .235 BA at Rochester. Plus, unusual player placements at CHW and KC, and more from the AL Central.
Jul 6 2016 11:06pm
Jul 6 2016 11:06pm
Eddie Rosario stumbled out of the 2016 gate to a .200 BA and was sent to Rochester. He's run into a couple of slumps but may have shown enough progress to return to the Twins. Plus, rotation woes continue at DET and KC, and more from the AL Central.
Jun 29 2016 11:05pm
Jun 29 2016 11:05pm
Anthony Ranaudo's control issues have shortened his stays in the majors, but CHW's coaches may have found a solution in time for a team with a faltering rotation. Plus, 2B depth at DET and KC, and more from the AL Central.
Jun 22 2016 11:05pm
Jun 22 2016 11:05pm
Giovanny Urshela's 12-for-39, five HR spring wasn't enough to overcome a poor .225 BA in 2015. He's had a rather interesting 2016 at the plate in AAA-Columbus, and with CLE thin at 3B, his current surge may be a timely one. Plus, relief issues at CHW, KC and MIN, and more.
Jun 15 2016 11:06pm
Jun 15 2016 11:06pm
Jimmy Rollins is having big problems with RHPs again at CHW, so Tyler Saladino has been slowly getting increased PT at short. Plus, the paucity of options in CLE (OF) and KC (DH), and more from the AL Central.
Jun 8 2016 11:05pm
Jun 8 2016 11:05pm
The Royals have had little good news lately with an unheard-of four injuries to the starting lineup within a week, but Paulo Orlando has been in a zone since mid-May. Can he sustain this roll? Plus, more from KC and the rest of the AL Central.
Jun 1 2016 11:06pm
Jun 1 2016 11:06pm
It's easy to see Brian Dozier has been in a season-long slump with a .199 BA, but the decline has actually been going on since mid-2015. It may be time for the Twins to consider other options for a stretch. Plus, more from the AL Central.
May 25 2016 11:06pm
May 25 2016 11:06pm
Detroit couldn't find a good price for a starter to bolster their rotation at the MLB trade deadline. They'll depend on young pitchers like Buck Farmer, who had a horrid June at Triple-A Toledo but a monster July. Plus, a look at the 2B situation in KC and trade fallout from the rest of the AL Central.
Aug 3 2016 11:05pm
Aug 3 2016 11:05pm
It's been two years since Luke Hochevar had Tommy John surgery. In spite of a rough July, his skills have progressed such that he may be ready to take on a higher-leverage role. Plus, more from the AL Central as CHW, CLE, and DET consider being buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.
Jul 27 2016 11:05pm
Jul 27 2016 11:05pm
As KC looks for inexpensive SP to get to the trade deadline, they found Nick Tepesch, who has thrown on 3 minor league teams with different results. Which one will appear? Plus, possible 3B scenarios in CLE and MIN, and more pitching issues in the rest of the division.
Jul 20 2016 11:03pm
Jul 20 2016 11:03pm
An opportunity struck for Max Kepler when Miguel Sano hit the DL, and he's taken advantage of it with a breakout power outburst. His underlying performance offers hope it's sustainable. Plus, more position player analyses and updates from the AL Central.
Jul 13 2016 11:05pm
Jul 13 2016 11:05pm
Kennys Vargas was one lost soul in 2015 with a .240 BA at MIN and then a humbling demotion to Double-A in July. With an infield roster crunch, he gets another chance despite a .235 BA at Rochester. Plus, unusual player placements at CHW and KC, and more from the AL Central.
Jul 6 2016 11:06pm
Jul 6 2016 11:06pm
Eddie Rosario stumbled out of the 2016 gate to a .200 BA and was sent to Rochester. He's run into a couple of slumps but may have shown enough progress to return to the Twins. Plus, rotation woes continue at DET and KC, and more from the AL Central.
Jun 29 2016 11:05pm
Jun 29 2016 11:05pm
Anthony Ranaudo's control issues have shortened his stays in the majors, but CHW's coaches may have found a solution in time for a team with a faltering rotation. Plus, 2B depth at DET and KC, and more from the AL Central.
Jun 22 2016 11:05pm
Jun 22 2016 11:05pm
Giovanny Urshela's 12-for-39, five HR spring wasn't enough to overcome a poor .225 BA in 2015. He's had a rather interesting 2016 at the plate in AAA-Columbus, and with CLE thin at 3B, his current surge may be a timely one. Plus, relief issues at CHW, KC and MIN, and more.
Jun 15 2016 11:06pm
Jun 15 2016 11:06pm
Jimmy Rollins is having big problems with RHPs again at CHW, so Tyler Saladino has been slowly getting increased PT at short. Plus, the paucity of options in CLE (OF) and KC (DH), and more from the AL Central.
Jun 8 2016 11:05pm
Jun 8 2016 11:05pm
The Royals have had little good news lately with an unheard-of four injuries to the starting lineup within a week, but Paulo Orlando has been in a zone since mid-May. Can he sustain this roll? Plus, more from KC and the rest of the AL Central.
Jun 1 2016 11:06pm
Jun 1 2016 11:06pm
It's easy to see Brian Dozier has been in a season-long slump with a .199 BA, but the decline has actually been going on since mid-2015. It may be time for the Twins to consider other options for a stretch. Plus, more from the AL Central.
May 25 2016 11:06pm
May 25 2016 11:06pm
