In the absence of Evan Gattis (back), Christian Bethancourt has received a long look behind the plate from the Braves.
Is chasing saves on the waiver wire a fool's game? Sadly, Jeff Erickson is just that fool in the NFBC this year, and this week he chased after the Diamondbacks' possible saves if Addison Reed's tired arm persists.
Does Dee Gordon merit a big bid this week after he won the Dodgers' starting second base job? Jan Levine breaks it down for us in his initial column of the season.
Minnesota's minor league system has a bumper crop of talent, including top prospect Byron Buxton, that could soon return the Twins to relevance in the AL Central. But will they arrive in 2014?
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?
Derek Jeter is done for the season - Andrew Martinez reviews his potential replacements among this week's free agents.
The Pirates activated Jason Grilli from the DL on Tuesday, but he'll be used in middle relief initially while the Pirates stick with Mark Melancon at closer.
Andrew Martinez reviews this week's set of potential free agents, including Taijuan Walker, who debuted against the Astros this weekend.
Andrew Martinez surveys who we might see get the call when rosters expand in September. The O's Kevin Gausman makes the list, but what role will he have?