Brad Johnson examines NL bullpens without clear closers, starting in Washington, where the Nationals currently are relying on Kyle Finnegan to finish games.
It's time to take a hard look at the New York Yankees and Game 2 of New York Mets-Detroit Tigers features MLB expert picks by John Ryan for April 4.
Ronel Blanco blanked the Blue Jays on Monday, continuing a trend of no-hitters that come from out of nowhere.
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.
Eight job battles have received significant updates this week, including Opening Day decisions on two top prospects and changes to three closer situations.
Job battles are heating up around the league as we get closer to Opening Day. Has Jackson Holliday done enough to break camp with the Orioles?
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.
The weak AL Central is full of spots still up for grabs as camp begins, though the most interesting contest is probably the battle for the Twins' fifth starter job.
James Anderson updates his Rookie Pitcher Rankings for 2024 value only, in which Giants southpaw Kyle Harrison remains in a tier by himself.
Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.
Erik Siegrist looks over the influx of talent into the September player pool as Jasson Dominguez joins a group of top prospects remaking the Yankees' lineup.
Todd Zola comes out of the stretch with his pitcher rankings, with the Yankees' Gerrit Cole continuing his pursuit of the Cy Young with a two-start week.
Chris Morgan checks out Wednesday's slate and thinks Ryan McMahon will supply some offense in Coors Field against Atlanta.
Erik Siegrist reviews the options on American League waiver wires as Everson Pereira's promotion begins what could be a wave of prospects joining the Yankees' roster.