This week's set of pickups includes Michael Kopech, who's seemingly stepped into the closer role in the White Sox bullpen.
Brad Johnson reviews some AL bullpens with question marks, beginning in Seattle where Andres Munoz isn't always finishing games.
Erik Siegrist checks out the free-agent pool in the AL after the first handful of games and isn't quite ready to go all in on a potential Jared Walsh comeback.
Brad Johnson writes about pitching happenings this week and in Rotation Ramblings, he notes Luis Gil will get an extended look in the rotation with Gerrit Cole's injury.
Ahead of Opening Day, Erik Siegrist reviews AL players whose outlooks have improved since early drafters assembled their rosters, including Rays prospect Curtis Mead.
Eight job battles have received significant updates this week, including Opening Day decisions on two top prospects and changes to three closer situations.
Injuries and trades have shaken up the closer market, with Edwin Diaz claiming the top spot in Ryan Rufe's updated closer rankings.
Todd Zola considers the impact of extra rest on starting pitchers and wonders if the Orioles will treat Corbin Burnes with the same care that the Brewers did.
Brad Johnson looks at the American League Central, and in Cleveland, he's been won over by Shane Bieber, whose once rather-average stuff has improved significantly.
James Anderson goes team-by-team to highlight which pitching prospects could ascend to the closer role in the coming years, including A's righty Mason Miller.
James Anderson updates his Rookie Pitcher Rankings for 2024 value only, in which Giants southpaw Kyle Harrison remains in a tier by himself.
Jason Collette's latest set of bold predictions features one on Cole Ragans, but in which direction?
Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.
Jason Collette highlights 10 hitters and 10 pitchers who have been nearly forgotten about in the first handful of 2024 drafts, including shortstop Tim Anderson.
Erik Halterman's All-Risers Team highlights a group of players who have far outpaced preseason expectations, featuring Braves first baseman Matt Olson.
Jason Collette examines the effects the pitch clock has had on pitchers who already struggled to control the running game.
Chris Sale hasn't done great this season, but Chris Morgan is targeting him to pick up some fantasy points in KC.
Chris Morgan is stacking some Texas hitters at home against Kenta Maeda and the Twins.