Breaking down the new schedule in STL. Plus, reinforcements could be on the way in MIL and CHC, the potential effects of the trade deadline in PIT, and spin rate master in CIN.
Mike Zunino may have finally run out of chances as Tampa's main catcher, but can Michael Perez capitalize? Also: Iglesias' injury in BAL, Arroyo's opportunity in BOS, Schmidt sits and waits in NYY and bullpen thoughts in TOR.
Jo Adell's early promotion creates some playing time competition that we attempt to unpack. A tale of two different AL West bullpens in HOU and OAK, the running Mariners, and more.
Will the Braves call on Tucker Davidson and his improved stuff to step into the rotation? Plus: back end of the rotation in PHI, MIA, NYM; bullpen options in WAS; more.
Keston Hiura should be used as the designated hitter in MIL. Plus, so many unanswered questions in STL, promising prospects in CIN, a change in philosophy in PIT, David Bote's push playing time in CHC.
Andrew Benintendi is testing the extent of his manager's patience with his slow start, as new teammate Kevin Pillar has started fast. Also: Stewart's demotion in BAL, rotation concerns in NYY, Margot's absence in TAM and Tellez's opportunity in TOR.
Few if any MLB clubs have a longer pitching injury list than the Astros, whose rotation gets a near-term revisit here. The awful LAA pen, SEA 1B and DH issues, and more ...
Breaking down the new schedule in STL. Plus, reinforcements could be on the way in MIL and CHC, the potential effects of the trade deadline in PIT, and spin rate master in CIN.
Mike Zunino may have finally run out of chances as Tampa's main catcher, but can Michael Perez capitalize? Also: Iglesias' injury in BAL, Arroyo's opportunity in BOS, Schmidt sits and waits in NYY and bullpen thoughts in TOR.
Jo Adell's early promotion creates some playing time competition that we attempt to unpack. A tale of two different AL West bullpens in HOU and OAK, the running Mariners, and more.
Will the Braves call on Tucker Davidson and his improved stuff to step into the rotation? Plus: back end of the rotation in PHI, MIA, NYM; bullpen options in WAS; more.
Keston Hiura should be used as the designated hitter in MIL. Plus, so many unanswered questions in STL, promising prospects in CIN, a change in philosophy in PIT, David Bote's push playing time in CHC.
Andrew Benintendi is testing the extent of his manager's patience with his slow start, as new teammate Kevin Pillar has started fast. Also: Stewart's demotion in BAL, rotation concerns in NYY, Margot's absence in TAM and Tellez's opportunity in TOR.
Few if any MLB clubs have a longer pitching injury list than the Astros, whose rotation gets a near-term revisit here. The awful LAA pen, SEA 1B and DH issues, and more ...