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.
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.
JaCoby Jones (left) will have a chance to flash his speed/power mix in CF for the Tigers, while Tyler Collins and Mikie Mahtook will platoon in RF. Plus, updates on Jacob May, Ronald Torreyes, the CIN rotation, the PIT rotation and more.
Detroit's Andrew Romine knows he's valued for his defense, but a 2016 .238 BA inspired him to get an analysis of his swing. Plus, pitching staffs get tested at CHW, CLE and KC, and the MIN OF gets a depth review.
The Padres are opening the season with Erick Aybar at short, bumping Luis Sardinas to a reserve role. Plus, a look at Peter Bourjos' trade to the Rays, and updates on Tyler Thornburg, Scooter Gennett and Socrates Brito.
LAA's sketchy rotation looks more like a relay team, with plenty of names that will likely get starting opportunities at some point. Deshields' big spring with TEX, an uneventful HOU camp, and more...
Royals Manager Ned Yost has named Raul Mondesi his starter at second base. Plus, updates on Steven Matz, the Dodgers rotation, Martin Prado, the Indians outfield and more.
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.
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.
JaCoby Jones (left) will have a chance to flash his speed/power mix in CF for the Tigers, while Tyler Collins and Mikie Mahtook will platoon in RF. Plus, updates on Jacob May, Ronald Torreyes, the CIN rotation, the PIT rotation and more.
Detroit's Andrew Romine knows he's valued for his defense, but a 2016 .238 BA inspired him to get an analysis of his swing. Plus, pitching staffs get tested at CHW, CLE and KC, and the MIN OF gets a depth review.
The Padres are opening the season with Erick Aybar at short, bumping Luis Sardinas to a reserve role. Plus, a look at Peter Bourjos' trade to the Rays, and updates on Tyler Thornburg, Scooter Gennett and Socrates Brito.
LAA's sketchy rotation looks more like a relay team, with plenty of names that will likely get starting opportunities at some point. Deshields' big spring with TEX, an uneventful HOU camp, and more...
Royals Manager Ned Yost has named Raul Mondesi his starter at second base. Plus, updates on Steven Matz, the Dodgers rotation, Martin Prado, the Indians outfield and more.