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.
Spring training is a timy for gaudy numbers, but there are some that seem especially unrealistic to the BP staff.
No teams are out of the running in spring training, and gaudy stats provide optimism for what the season may bring.
Potential roster moves could leave the Athletics and Orioles juggling multiple platoon options.
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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.
The Dodgers may have a packed rotation, but it’s a different story in their infield. It also looks like Aroldis Chapman’s days as a starter are over.
BP’s resident beat writer runs through observations from the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, the World Baseball Classic, and touches base on the Reds and Braves.
Jacob Turner’s poor spring might have him ticketed for Triple-A, and the Giants might be working on an extension for Buster Posey.
The BP staff recounts some of its worst baseball predictions.
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.
Spring training is an excellent time to lose sleep, catch up with friends, make your broadcasting debut, and see which players have good bodies.
Dayton Moore’s off-season dealings have left him without an adequate offense, and multiple teams are searching for back-up backstops.
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Although 5×5 leagues are now the mainstream format, 4×4 circuits still exist, and they require a distinct valuation strategy.