Jeff Baker News

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa leaps over Chicago Cubs first baseman Jeff Baker during a double play in the seventh inning of their season-opening MLB baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, April 5, 2012.

This is a quick look at the very best and worst each major league lineup spot has to offer this year.

MLB Team Report - Texas Rangers - INSIDE PITCH If it looks like a platoon and it acts like a platoon, it must be a platoon.

With Boston starting left-hander Jon Lester in a day game after a night game, manager Ron Washington had an ideal spot to use backup catcher Geovany Soto.

When Josh Hamilton signed his free-agent contract with the Los Angeles Angels, it seemed the role of everyday outfielder finally fell to David Murphy.

Lance Berkman has repeatedly said if you can't field a ground ball on Christmas morning, you shouldn't be in the big leagues.