
Todd Zola offers some thoughts on early-season trends, including the home run surge led by Nick Castellanos and the Reds.

Bernie Pleskoff evaluates NL rookie hitters, like the Padres' Jake Cronenworth, and whether they should be on your draft list for next season.

Erik Siegrist reviews the fallout from the trade deadline and notes that Michael Pineda could be a big piece of the rotation puzzle for the Twins down the stretch.

With the trade deadline approaching, Bernie Pleskoff looks at what National League teams have to offer, and what they need. Will the Dodgers continue to offer Joc Pederson?

In tonight’s seven-game slate, a top target for Kevin Payne is George Springer, who hits lefties well and is going against Patrick Sandoval in Anaheim.

Chris Bennett examines Saturday’s slate of games and notes Chris Paddack and the Padres should have a stable floor.

With the MLB schedule underway, Jan Levine looks at a number of NL FAAB options in various situations.

Jan Levine profiles National Leaguers for the season's first FAAB period this week, including the Phillies' Andrew McCutchen.

Jan Levine profiles NL players who could have increased opportunities as summer camps open around baseball, like Arizona's Jake Lamb.

Todd Zola indicates what he'll be looking for in terms of news out of NL summer camps, where Dylan Carlson is one of a number of promising prospects with uncertain debut dates.

Dave Regan has the answers to 10 questions about playing time, including when White Sox might lock up prospect Nick Madrigal long term.

Erik Halterman analyzes the latest spring training job battles, including the Diamondbacks bullpen where Archie Bradley has yet to be named the closer.

Erik Halterman takes a thorough look at the relevant job battles around baseball on the eve of the first full day of spring training games.

Clay Link looks at appearances by position and makes note of multi-position eligibility and lost eligibility for 2020.

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is in a solid spot with the Cubs trotting out a hodgepodge lineup absent of stars.