Seattle outfielder Eric Filia, the Mariners' No. 22 prospect, has been suspended 100 games following a third positive drug test. Kansas City pitcher Jon Perrin and Boston pitcher Chase Shugart were suspended 50 games for positive drug tests.
Very few teams coming off 100-loss seasons head to spring training full of confidence, but the Kansas City Royals are a rare exception after a strong finish to 2018.
They aren't rookies, but these hitters and pitchers are primed to bust out and deliver bigger results in the new season.
World Series, season win totals and player props -- there are more ways than ever to bet baseball. Here are our nine best futures bets for this season.
From top prospects and rising young stars to bounce-back candidates, which players who missed the MLB Rank cut could soon find a place on the list?
A major shake-up brings a new crew of All-Stars to the forefront, with some of the game's biggest names on the outside looking in.
You picked who? Where? We break down some of the questions to come out of the rankings -- and ask you to weigh in as well.
Leading off our countdown of the game's best, youngsters duel with historic greats. Which players landed on the back half of our list?
Martin Maldonado was fantasy's No. 26 catcher in 2018, his rank "that low" because of his low batting average (.220 career), and "that high" because he's good enough defensively to benefit in runs/RBIs. I'm ranking him 38th at catcher, which means AL-only No. 2 catcher value.
Catcher Martin Maldonado, who has agreed to a one-year contract with the Royals, sources confirm, could serve as a replacement for Salvador Perez, who underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this week.
Salvador Perez, who had 27 homers and drove in 80 runs while providing a solid and calming presence behind the plate for the Royals, underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.
Salvador Perez, who had 27 homers and drove in 80 runs while providing a solid and calming presence behind the plate for the Royals, underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.
In our spring MLB stock watch, we examine who gained (and lost) the most wins during the offseason with the biggest names finally off the market.
If Salvador Perez does miss significant time, it'd be a huge blow to the already-thin catcher position in fantasy. He was one of the few you could trust for power, projected to finish second at the position with 25 home runs, behind only Gary Sanchez.
Royals catcher Salvador Perez, a six-time All-Star who had 27 home runs and 80 RBIs in 2018, will seek a second opinion from a specialist next week on his injured UCL.
From underappreciated stars to veterans who get taken for granted and up-and-comers to watch, here's a guy from each team worthy of your attention.
The Cubs are the latest team to be unhappy about their poor PECOTA projection. But is it silly to care?
The Kansas City Royals have been waiting patiently for Adalberto Mondesi to develop into the player they thought he could be. The time could be now.
Some teams take a stars-and-scrubs approach, some have depth but lack star power. We sort them all out and figure out who's on top.
Bullpen consistency can be the difference between a pennant and going home early. Who's best at nailing down wins and protecting leads?
Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.
Reliever Jake Diekman can earn $500,000 annually in performance bonuses for appearances and another $500,000 for games finished as part of his one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals.
The Baltimore Orioles have a season win total of 59.5, while the Yankees are at 96.5. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 MLB teams.
After providing a taste of what they can do last season, these pitchers are ready to take their place among MLB's elite.
Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Kansas City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
