Injuries and trades have shaken up the closer market, with Edwin Diaz claiming the top spot in Ryan Rufe's updated closer rankings.
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 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.
Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.
Brad Johnson check in on ever-changing closing situations, and in New York, the Mets are hopeful Edwin Diaz could be back at the end of September.
Erik Siegrist dives into a deep free-agent pool after the trade deadline and expects Justin Verlander to be the top target among players crossing over to the American League.
Jan Levine reviews the fallout from the Trade Deadline along with a couple prominent NLers ready to return soon.
Brad Johnson toes the rubber on this week's Mound Musings, including a big breakdown of pitchers changing teams after the MLB Trade Deadline.
Brad Johnson discusses the first pitching trades of deadline season and picks the most likely landing spot for Shohei Ohtani should the Angels' decision to pull him from the market prove temporary.
Erik Siegrist reviews the waiver options in the American League coming out of the All-Star break, and thinks Hyun Jin Ryu could provide some value in the second half.
Brad Johnson discusses bullpens with a lot of changes happening, including in Los Angeles, where Brusdar Graterol is likely the alternate closer to Evan Phillips.
Erik Siegrist dives into the AL free-agent pool as Drew Waters tries to solidify center field for the Royals.
Jason Collette forecasts a quiet trade deadline and checks in on how teams are faring in homers and steals.
Brad Johnson features a few pitchers who have impressed him with both positive hints and/or future potential at this point in the season, starting with the Mets Kodai Senga.
Erik Siegrist looks over the AL free-agent pool as Nick Pratto makes some noise for the Royals.
Brad Johnson looks at unstable AL bullpens, including in Texas where the Rangers hope Jose Leclerc will step up to claim the closer job.
Erik Siegrist dives into the AL free-agent pool and thinks Josh Lowe might finally be ready to make an impact for the high-flying Rays.