Tim Lincecum reportedly has a deal with a major league team after hosting a showcase for twenty clubs. The veteran pitcher has not pitched since 2016.
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Kenley Jansen finally gave up a home run this season. Yet, he has not issued any walks. Can the Dodgers closer's early dominance garner a Cy Young?
Astros pitcher Charlie Morton's velocity and strikeout rate are up while his walk rate is low. If he can limit home runs, he can have a breakout year.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has a chance to make history among first basemen this season if he keeps up his hot start.
The Seattle Mariners have demoted Edwin Diaz from the closer role. Manager Scott Servais says Diaz needs time to work on mechanics.
Andrew McCutchen has not returned to his All-Star level of play since 2014. It is not likely to return and the Pittsburgh Pirates should move on.
Bryce Harper received the largest one-year extension for an arbitration-eligible player in history. He is signed through 2018 for $21.625 million.
Matt Garza is off to a great start. His 2.66 ERA ranks him among the top 25 starting pitchers in the league. Poor health is his only hindrance.
Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles tore his ACL trying to protect a no-hitter Tuesday night. He will undergo season-ending surgery in two weeks.
After a slow April, Javier Baez is off to a hot start in May. Advice from Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon seems to have helped the shortstop.