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?
Even with a disappointing 2013 from Yoenis Cespedes, the A's repeated as AL West champions. Can they make it three in a row in 2014?
When drafting prospects in a dynasty league, Fred Meyer believes you should target high-risk, high-reward types like the White Sox's Tim Anderson. Do you agree?
The White Sox had a dismal season all-around in 2013 to finish last in the AL Central. A series of moves and trades in the offseason made the team much younger, but likely well out of contention.
Matt Moore is definitely an arm to watch in the AL East this season, but has he reached his ceiling yet?
The Reds were surprisingly quiet this offseason on the free agent market, instead relying on youngsters like Tony Cingrani and Billy Hamilton to fill key vacancies. Will that be enough to keep up with the Cardinals and Pirates?
The Pirates broke out of the longest postseason drought in MLB in 2013 using analytics and making smart, underrated additions. Can Clint Hurdle's team find the magic again in 2014?
The Indians made a brilliant return to the playoffs under Terry Francona in 2013. After a relatively quiet offseason, will they be able to put it together again in 2014?
Greg Ambrosius hates closers and the lack of stability at the position, and thus really is disappointed that Mariano Rivera has retired.
DVR & Bernie finish up their positional rankings and take a look at relievers, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of spring training in Arizona vs. Florida, and run through a number of toss-up scenarios.
With Jose Fernandez and Chris Sale anchoring his pitching staff, Nick Shalin focused on offense until the late stages of a recent 15-team mock. Is it a viable strategy?
The Giants fell off in 2013 following their 2012 championship season after the rotation fell apart with injuries and struggles. Can a quiet offseason be enough to push the team back into competition?
While some believe that a high doubles count will ultimately lead to an increase in home runs, Jason Collette takes a closer look at the relationship between the two categories and finds a more interesting connection.
The Angels had one of the most disappointing seasons in 2013 following record-setting spending on free agency. With the budget stretched thin, can their offseason moves turn into a return to the postseason?
The Royals have addressed some needs to keep a productive offense together, but can their starting rotation hold up enough to be competitive?