Brad Johnson analyses the aftermath of the trade deadline to see how the changes in latitudes might affect pitchers like Robbie Ray who’s moving to Toronto.
Cristian Javier was the recipient of the biggest bids in a wild week of FAAB bidding on Sunday night.
Erik Siegrist checks out the free-agent pool in the American League, where top prospects like the Blue Jays' Nate Pearson have started making their big-league debuts.
Scott Jenstad offers his thoughts on how to handle the plethora of closer situations like the one in Toronto where Ken Giles has been shut down with a strained right forearm.
One week in, Brad Johnson evaluates bullpens in the American League, including in Minnesota where Taylor Rodgers should continue to be the primary closer.
Brad Johnson tackles pitching questions popping up in relation to the abbreviated season and lists a few candidates who could move up the food chain with decent pitching, including the Reds’ Trevor Bauer.
Brad Johnson discusses possible closer changes and highlights his 2019 Closer of the Year pick, Oakland‘s Liam Hendricks.
Brad Johnson outlines things on which he focuses when comparing pitchers for his teams, and in Notable Rotation Ramblings, he notes that Shohei Ohtani should be ready to pitch when the season resumes.
Brad Johnson examines bullpens that are in flux, like in Los Angeles where Ty Buttrey sits behind Keynan Middleton in the pecking order but offers good stuff according to Johnson.
Brad Johnson finishes his preview of pitching around the league with the American League West, where in Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani could be ready to start once MLB resumes.
Brad Johnson breaks down what he looks for when speculating on closers and takes a look at some unsettled bullpen situations around baseball.
As Brad Johnson begins to wind down the Mound Musings column for the season, he offers a few random thoughts, including his choice for winning the World Serices, the Houston Astros.
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.
Brad Johnson updates potential pitching opportunities and reviews bullpens with continued question marks, including where free agent Craig Kimbrel could land.
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 Halterman provides a mid-March update on all the relevant job battles around Major League Baseball.