Jensen Lewis breaks down six of the major closing battles this spring, including the Rangers, who will feature Neftali Feliz (pictured) and Joakim Soria.
After turning things around in Cleveland last season, Ubaldo Jimenez has landed with the Orioles. DVR & Bernie weigh in on the move in the latest episode of Short Hops.
The addition of Mark Trumbo provides more pop in the D-Backs' lineup, but can Paul Goldschmidt and company chase down the Dodgers in the NL West?
Even though most people are opting to choose from the first slot in their NFBC drafts, history suggests that you might have just as good of a chance at winning from the fourth or fifth slot with the likes of Andrew McCutchen.
Matt Harvey's Tommy John surgery is one of the reasons why the Mets will have to wait another year to contend.
Velocity goes a long way in the projection of pitchers, but Tory Hernandez paints a more complete picture to explain how a guy like Sonny Gray made a huge move up the draft board by choosing to attend college.
In this week's edition of Collette Calls, Jason looks at some of the surprises from the LABR mixed league draft, including the slide of Astros outfielder George Springer.
The Marlins have lost 90-plus games in three straight seasons and appear destined for that result again in 2014. The losing has brought a group of young stars to light in Miami with Jose Fernandez looking like one of baseball's best pitchers.
The additions of Prince Fielder and Shin-Soo Choo in the offseason could push the Rangers over the top and to the AL West title in 2014. There are, however, some big question marks behind Yu Darvish in the rotation.
The Braves ran away with the NL East crown in 2013, but a free-swinging offense led to an early exit in the postseason. Can the same power-hitting mentality take them back to the playoffs again in 2014?
Despite falling well short of expectations in 2013 and losing their manager to retirement, the Nationals are again the heavy favorites in the NL East. Is this the season Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg break through and reach their true potential?
After a tumultuous season missing Ryan Braun, young stars emerged in Carlos Gomez and Jean Segura. With a late addition of Matt Garza and the return of Braun, will the Brewers be back in contention in 2014?
After an impressive World Series title in 2013, the Red Sox saw some key personnel changes that make the team much younger. Can a group of new faces in the starting lineup take Boston back to the postseason?
Key injuries and inconsistent pitching caused Colorado to fall to the bottom of the NL West last season, but if the Rockies can stay healthy in 2014 they could contend for a playoff berth.
With a revamped bullpen and a quality starting staff, the Padres could make some noise in 2014, health permitting. But will Chase Headley bounce back at the dish?
After a disappointing loss to St. Louis in last year's NLCS, the Dodgers look to get over the hump and reach the World Series for the first time in 26 years. Cuban defector Alex Guerrero is the big wild card.
The Cubs are coming off a third-straight 90-loss season and appear headed for more of the same. However, a talented quartet of prospects are on the way and bring a bright future to the North Side.
The Cardinals churn out talent better than any organization in baseball. What will Michael Wacha do for an encore after an outstanding debut last season?