Todd Zola examines the impact of new scoring categories on the pitching side, including the rise in value of top set-up men like Tyler Duffey.
Brad Johnson examines bullpen assignments in the AL to see how they stack up for a postseason push, including in Detroit, where the jury is still out regarding Joe Jimenez’ potential for long-term success.
Dave Regan shares his observations of the early days of the baseball season, including a look at Cody Bellinger's new swing. Has Bellinger found his power stroke again?
Erik Siegrist looks over the AL free-agent pool and notes a number of bullpens in turmoil, as well as a young slugger getting a shot in Toronto.
Brad Johnson completes deep dive into each divisions this week with a look at the American League West, where in Seattle, Felix Hernandez might be in the twilight of his career.
Erik Siegrist looks over the chaos in the AL free-agent pool following the trade deadline, where a thin influx of talent got even thinner after Tommy Pham's injury.
Todd Zola looks at some lesser players whose fortunes improved as a result of trade deadline deals and wonders how Tommy Pham will handle playing in Tropicana Field.
Dave Regan analyzes some of the more important trades that happened on July 31. Will going from the Al to the NL help former Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer?
Brad Johnson looks at frequently changing closer situations in the National League, like in Miami, where there’s a three-horse race between current closer Brad Ziegler, and Kyle Barraclough and Drew Steckenrider.
David Regan hits us with some of his thoughts about the first half of the season in this week's edition of the Rumblings.
Erik Siegrist checks out the available National League free agents while everyone waits for Super-2 callups and finds a strong group of veterans coming off the DL, including Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta.
The news surfacing late Tuesday that Matt Moore is reportedly dealing a torn UCL and may need Tommy John surgery could spell doom for the Rays.
Cliff Lee will try to get back on track Saturday after disappointing Opening Day start in Texas.