If James McCann was the Mets' plan B catcher in free agency, who represents plans C and D on their roster right now? Plus: 5th starters in ATL and MIA, CF in PHI and WAS, and more.
Javier Baez appears to have fallen out of a premium spot in the Cubs' lineup. Plus, first base depth in PIT, CIN, and MIL, and mounting pitcher injuries in STL.
Yastrzemski appears secure for playing time in SF, but the rest of the outfield could be a rotation. Plus, catcher rundowns in SD and LA; Ryan McMahon's opportunity in COL; and Josh Rojas' strong spring training.
Austin Nola's finger injury creates a short-term opportunity for Victor Caratini and perhaps Luis Campusano. Plus updates on Realmuto, Grisham, Hunter Harvey and more.
TOR's spring lineups may indicate big things ahead for Rowdy Tellez and less good news for a teammate. Also: The bench battle in BAL; Chavis and Houck's uphill battles in BOS; the fifth-starter duel in NYY; and catching thoughts in TAM.
Minor league options factor into the division's few starting job battles. Notably so in TEX, where resurgent Ronald Guzman suddenly looks like a good bet to be the Opening Day 1B again. We look at the competition in LAA, SEA, and more...
Dansby Swanson's skills are as pretty as his name, but who'll back him up if his season takes a swan dive? Plus: 2B options for NYM and MIA; back of the rotation hopefuls in WAS and PHI; more.
BaseballHQ health grades are simple, intuitive, and a very good predictor of future injuries, but they don't always tell the whole story. Check inside for a group of players who's health grade needs some context.
If James McCann was the Mets' plan B catcher in free agency, who represents plans C and D on their roster right now? Plus: 5th starters in ATL and MIA, CF in PHI and WAS, and more.
Javier Baez appears to have fallen out of a premium spot in the Cubs' lineup. Plus, first base depth in PIT, CIN, and MIL, and mounting pitcher injuries in STL.
Yastrzemski appears secure for playing time in SF, but the rest of the outfield could be a rotation. Plus, catcher rundowns in SD and LA; Ryan McMahon's opportunity in COL; and Josh Rojas' strong spring training.
Austin Nola's finger injury creates a short-term opportunity for Victor Caratini and perhaps Luis Campusano. Plus updates on Realmuto, Grisham, Hunter Harvey and more.
TOR's spring lineups may indicate big things ahead for Rowdy Tellez and less good news for a teammate. Also: The bench battle in BAL; Chavis and Houck's uphill battles in BOS; the fifth-starter duel in NYY; and catching thoughts in TAM.
Minor league options factor into the division's few starting job battles. Notably so in TEX, where resurgent Ronald Guzman suddenly looks like a good bet to be the Opening Day 1B again. We look at the competition in LAA, SEA, and more...
Dansby Swanson's skills are as pretty as his name, but who'll back him up if his season takes a swan dive? Plus: 2B options for NYM and MIA; back of the rotation hopefuls in WAS and PHI; more.
BaseballHQ health grades are simple, intuitive, and a very good predictor of future injuries, but they don't always tell the whole story. Check inside for a group of players who's health grade needs some context.