The early part of the season has not been kind to many rotation aces. Tonight, Mat Latos and the Reds will duke it out with Carlos Beltran and the Cardinals.
Last night, Mike Morse continued his blazing start to the season. Tonight, the Pirates will need Neil Walker to step up as they battle Zack Greinke and the Dodgers.
The Cardinals and Diamondbacks helped everyone dig out ice cream last night. Tonight, Giancarlo Stanton will attempt to continue his power display against Jordan Zimmermann.
Yu Darvish just missed a perfect game against the Astros yesterday. Today, Robinson Cano will be key in a matchup against Clay Buchholz and the Red Sox.
Clayton Kershaw provided the fireworks for the Dodgers on Opening Day. Tonight, the new-look Indians and new-look Blue Jays will face off, with R.A. Dickey’s return to the AL.
The Astros and Rangers got the regular season yesterday, but Opening Day festivities continue today, with a string of aces taking the hill.
The Astros have a new plan for their minor-league starters, and the regular season is set to kick off with a showdown in Texas.
The Blue Jays have a superstar roster, but the decision to carry 13 pitchers leaves their bench extremely thin. The Royals will also consider starting Eric Hosmer in right field.
Devin Mesoraco will keep the backup catcher job in Cincinnati, and recent injuries could keep the Padres’ infield situation fluid for much of April.
Potential roster moves could leave the Athletics and Orioles juggling multiple platoon options.
The Red Sox could put Jackie Bradley on the Opening Day roster, Shelby Miller appears to have the fifth rotation spot locked down, and the O’s could deal Luis Ayala.
Jacob Turner’s poor spring might have him ticketed for Triple-A, and the Giants might be working on an extension for Buster Posey.
Ryan Madson suffers another setback, and Matt Hobgood is converting to relief.
The Diamondbacks are nearing a decision on their number-five starter, and the Indians hope to extend two of their young position players.
Dayton Moore’s off-season dealings have left him without an adequate offense, and multiple teams are searching for back-up backstops.
The Rangers seem to have a plan with Elvis Andrus’ upcoming free agency, and the Indians have several options to round out their rotation.