In anticipation of Wil Myers' major-league debut, the Rays wanted to point out how young Myers is. I want to point out how many are younger. ...more

The Rays would like to take pressure off top prospect Wil Myers, who debuts Tuesday. In a way, they've done it by scoring more runs. ...more

In the week since the Dodgers called up Yasiel Puig, the 22-year-old Cuban outfielder has become the talk of baseball. ...more

Baseball showcases what it now calls its 'prime rivals' this week. So why is there so little buzz? ...more

Under new manager Bo Porter and under the direction of the most data-driven front office in the game, the Houston Astros use more drastic defensive shifts than any other team. But some Astros pitchers have resisted the shifts. ...more

The last time that John Farrell took his Boston Red Sox to Toronto, Blue Jays fans booed him non-stop. The Jays and their fans have other things to worry about now, with the team off to a 9-17 start. The Blue Jays aren't buried yet, but as 3 to Watch points out, they could be soon. ...more

In the three weeks that John Lackey has missed with a biceps injury, the Boston Red Sox have gone 12-5 and have shown signs of being a serious contender to win the American League East. But while Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz have been brilliant, the rest of the rotation hasn't. 3 to Watch says Lackey's return on Sunday could make a difference. ...more

On the first two stops of a challenging road trip, the Kansas City Royals ended the Atlanta Braves' 10-game winning streak, and then ended the Boston Red Sox's seven-game winning streak. Next up is Detroit, and while the Tigers don't have a winning streak, 3 to Watch points out that they are the team the Royals must prove themselves against in the American League Central. ...more

Until the Phillies are able to prove otherwise, the Braves and the Nationals are the two best teams in the National League East. They meet this weekend for the first time this season, and they lead off this edition of 3 to Watch. ...more

There were 10 blown saves in the major leagues on Wednesday. Through the first three full days of the season, saves are being converted at just a 58-percent rate (70 percent is more normal). Is there something going on here? Indians closer Chris Perez thinks there might be. ...more