Brad Johnson is back for the 2024 season and kicks off his column with a deep dive into the American League West pitching staffs, where in Houston ageless Justin Verlander leads the group.
Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.
Erik Halterman investigates who's hot and who's at risk of getting shut down, with Cleveland's Gavin Williams fitting both categories.
Erik Siegrist checks out the American League waiver wire as Trevor Story finally closes the book on his lengthy recovery from elbow surgery.
Erik Siegrist digs into the available talent in the AL and think Billy McKinney might not be a flash in the pan for the Yankees.
Brad Johnson looks at unstable AL bullpens, including in Texas where the Rangers hope Jose Leclerc will step up to claim the closer job.
Erik Siegrist dives into the AL free-agent pool and thinks Josh Lowe might finally be ready to make an impact for the high-flying Rays.
Erik Siegrist digs into the American League free-agent pool ahead of Opening Day as Anthony Volpe appears ready to take over the starting shortstop role for the Yankees.
Erik Halterman tackles the biggest risers and fallers around the league since spring training games began, starting with Jazz Chisholm who comes with some risk but potentially offers a huge payout.
Erik Halterman breaks down the competition for AL jobs, including in Minnesota where Nick Gordon likely will spend time at several spots around the diamond this season.
Brad Johnson breaks down the pitching situations in the AL Central, starting in Chicago where Johnson expects Lucas Giolito to have a bounce-back season.