
Dave Regan discusses items that have caught his eye in the (very) early going, including whether Brandon Belt's ever anticipated breakout is finally upon us.

Chris Welsh scouts the early action in this year's AFL season and sees no reason to slow down the hype train for the Braves' Ronald Acuna.
Jan Levine profiles this week's NL waiver-wire candidates, including Tommy Joseph, who is heating up in Philadelphia after slow April.
Vlad Sedler's latest Barometer describes the glories of DFS victory and checks risers and fallers, with Toronto's Jose Bautista falling into the latter category -- but it's not time to cut bait on him yet.
Jan Levine takes a look at the National League free agent pool this week, and who you might be able to squeeze some value out of with the season nearing a close.
Erik Siegrist breaks down his hitting rankings for the upcoming slate of games, highlighted by some attractive seven-game schedules for the Red Sox, Angels and Orioles.
Jan Levine's look at the week's free-agent options includes the Mets' Curtis Granderson, who is helping key New York's pennant push.
Jan Levine explores his free agent waiver pickup options of the week in the National League with around a month left in the 2016 campaign.
Jedd Gyorko has been red hot of late, and James Seltzer explains why he has a great chance to keep it going Thursday against the Reds.
Jan Levine explores the National League free agent pool this week, including a pile of Pirates and Nationals from all across the diamond poised to make an impact.
Jesse Siegel checks in with his weekly Minor League Barometer, fresh off the Futures Game with an eye toward the second half of the season.
Fresh off the All-Star break, Jan Levine gets into his National League waiver options for this week, which includes several big-name players -- like Dee Gordon and A.J. Pollock -- returning from lengthy absences sooner rather than later.
Juan Carlos Blanco looks over Tuesday's slate and is surprised by the low price tag on Gregory Polanco given his recent strong play and solid matchup.
Jan Levine explores the National League free agent pool this week, including a handful of starting pitchers from the Braves and Dodgers.
Juan Carlos Blanco finds a lot of bargains on Tuesday's slate and is tempted by the inconsistent Clay Buchholz given his strong track record against the White Sox.
Jesse Siegel tunes us into what's happening with some of the minors' most interesting prospects this week, including a couple Bucs -- like Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows -- that could get a shot in the bigs soon.
Jan Levine scours the NL waiver wire and wonders if Derek Norris can turn things around in another uniform as the Padres begin their fire sale.