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The most persistent question in the American League East involves the Yankees and World Series champion Red Sox.
Which team has the best rotation? Let's say the Red Sox.
Which has the best bullpen? No doubt, it is the Yankees.
The Blue Jays rotation banks on the health of its two best pitchers, Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez and the rest of the rotation is a work in progress.
The Rays rotation has a strong big three. But the Rays will likely continue to pioneer their "opener" ways. In...
The National League East is an arms race, at least with the Nationals and the Mets.
The Nationals, who missed the postseason in 2018, traded Tanner Roark and added Patrick Corbin and AnÃbal Sánchez to a rotation led by Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.
And, as good as the Nationals rotation is, the Mets rotation has fewer questions. The Mets' offseason focused on fixing their bullpen.
Atlanta didn't add to a rotation that helped the Braves win the division next year. The Braves might...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Rain has been falling all morning in Sarasota and it could impact the first workout for Orioles pitchers and catchers at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. They'll attempt to head outdoors if the proverbial window opens.
Former Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph has signed a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks worth a guaranteed $1.1 million. He turned down the Orioles' offer of a minor league contract, held out for something better and got it.
The Orioles brought six catchers to camp,...
It is impressive to see the respect Nationals closer Sean Doolittle gets on a national stage. The latest MLB.com list of the top relievers in the game on the "Right Now!" segment has him at No. 2 behind currently unsigned free agent Craig Kimbrel.
1. Craig Kimbrel, Free Agent 2. Sean Doolittle, Washington Nationals 3. Josh Hader, Milwaukee Brewers 4. Edwin DÃaz, New York Mets 5. Blake Treinen, Oakland Athletics 6. Felipe Vázquez, Pittsburgh Pirates 7. Chad Green, New York Yankees 8....
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - And a very pleasant good morning to you from the Sunshine State! Yes, the day has come at last. After a long, cold winter of discontent, the Nationals officially are reporting for spring training.
Which means your trusty beat writer has reported as well. This is my third spring in West Palm Beach, which of course followed 12 springs in Viera. Some of the routine stays the same year to year, and yet there are always new twists and turns and changes to keep you on your...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The report date for pitchers and catchers at Orioles camp yesterday didn't preclude a handful of position players from showing up. Mark Trumbo hit, threw and shagged fly balls on the Camden Yards replica field. Outfielder Ryan McKenna, utility candidate Chris Bostick, infielder Zach Vincej and Rule 5 infielder Richie Martin were in the clubhouse for media availability, and I heard that outfielders Trey Mancini and Mike Yastrzemski also were at the facility.
What really stood...
We recently looked at a few questions that we should get answers for during spring training in this space. It included a look at the catcher position, the leadoff spot in the order and the rotation among other topics.
Clear here for a look back at that entry.
Today let's throw a few more questions and topics out there.
Who will emerge from the glut of middle infielders?: No doubt Jonathan Villar will be starting at either second base or shortstop on opening day, but who will be playing with...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Much of today's activity at the Ed Smith Stadium complex happened out of the media's view. Behind closed doors. Without the sounds of batting practice or games of catch.
Players met individually with executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias, manager Brandon Hyde and the coaches. Assistant general manager Sig Mejdal got the analytics ball rolling.
A rebuild and brand new organizational direction requires it.
"We've got a large group in there," Elias said, his...
The Washington Nationals announced their non-roster invitees to 2019 Spring Training on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Invited to camp were right-handers Henderson Ãlvarez, Aaron Barrett, Scott Copeland, Wil Crowe, J.J. Hoover and Ronald Peña; left-hander Vidal Nuño; catchers Tres Barrera and Taylor Gushue; infielders Luis Garcia, Carter Kieboom, José Marmolejos, Jake Noll, Matt Reynolds, Brandon Snyder and...
The Nationals have announced 18 non-roster invitees to spring training, including two of their top infield prospects and a pitcher trying to return to the majors for the first time 2015 after a myriad of injuries.
The two infield prospects - Luis Garcia, 18, and Carter Kieboom, 21 - both figure to get a lot of playing time around the diamond at various positions. Garcia, who has played shortstop, second base and third base, slashed .298/.335/.406 with seven homers and 46 RBIs for low Single-A...