The trucks are off: Spring previews for all 30 clubs

February 6th, 2018

Spring is finally here -- well, Spring Training, at least. Pitchers and catchers will report to camp next week, which means another Major League season is right around the corner.
With another season on the horizon, what's the vision your favorite club has heading into 2018?
Angels: The Angels upgraded significantly this offseason around and -- remaking half their infield and signing Japanese star Shohei Ohtani. The goal in Anaheim is to ride this star power back to the postseason. More >
Astros: Can Houston become the first back-to-back champions in two decades? More >
Athletics: There is optimism in Oakland, particularly around an offense full of young studs. More >
Braves: With new leadership comes a new approach and a new vision in Atlanta. More >
Brewers: Milwaukee may have won the winter, but it still has roster decisions to make. More >
Blue Jays: Toronto added on the margins and hopes improved health of its stars turns the fortune after a disappointing 2017. More >
Cardinals: After a second straight playoff miss, St. Louis turned over a quarter of its 40-man roster. The message: we don't want a third. More >
Cubs: The Cubs will be good again and manager Joe Maddon wants them to embrace that with two themes: energy and enthusiasm. More >
Dodgers: They came one win away from a title in 2017. This year, they look to finish the job. More >
D-backs: With , A.J. Pollock and others still in tow, Arizona looks to return to the postseason. More >
Giants: There is new star power by the Bay in and . The Giants are tired of losing, and they plan on doing something about it. More >
Indians: There is just one goal in Cleveland this season: to wave the World Series flag by the end of it. More >
Mariners: GM Jerry Dipoto added young talent around Seattle's "core four." Will it be enough to send the M's to the postseason? More >
Marlins: There will be many new faces in Miami, where new ownership hopes a rebuild will yield fruit in the future. More >
Mets: Their window for contention closing, the Mets appear in win-now mode again after a difficult 2017. More >
Nationals: It's World Series or bust this year in Washington. More >
Orioles: After a last-place finish, the franchise appears at a crossroads: Is Baltimore trying to win now or retool? More >
Padres: San Diego will continue to develop its stocked farm system, now ranked among the best in baseball. More >
Phillies: Its long-term vision nearly complete, Philadelphia looks to make moves this season. More >
Pirates: It'll be a period of adjustment in Pittsburgh as the club gets used to life without McCutchen. More >
Rays: It's time for another youth movement in Tampa Bay. The club hopes to remain competitive while giving its prospects a chance to mature. More >
Rangers: After a season that didn't swing its way, Texas is embracing the underdog role. More >
Reds: Young and improving, Cincinnati has a ton of arms -- and quite a few decisions to make. More >
Red Sox: Coming off a division title and loaded with stars in their prime, Boston plans on competing for baseball's top prize once again. More >
Rockies: Colorado invested heavily in the bullpen this winter, hoping a stable of late-inning arms proves the final piece of a championship puzzle. More >
Royals: After a run of contention that includes two World Series appearances and one title, Kansas City is ready to rebuild. More >
Tigers: There will be plenty of new faces in camp this spring, and along with them, a new organizational vision. More >
Twins: After a surprise playoff appearance, Minnesota sees a window opening around its core of controllable, young and talented players. The vision there is to build on that. More >
White Sox: On the South Side of Chicago, 2018 will be about developing a core of top prospects for a future run. More >
Yankees: After getting so close to the World Series last October, the retooled Yanks have their sights set on the Fall Classic. And not just reaching it. More >