* – indicates new to team
1. San Francisco Giants
It’s an even year and their rotation has been fortified for another October run.
2. Los Angeles Dodgers
Losing Zack Greinke will hurt, but their limitless payroll won’t keep them out of the trade market.
3. Arizona Diamondbacks
They were the winners of the offseason, but it will be interesting to see how it plays out for a 162 game season.
4. Colorado Rockies
Their offense will be the main reason why they’ll remain competitive this year.
5. San Diego Padres
A simple quick fix is what they’re looking for after a disastrous 2015 season.
Player to Watch: OF Yasiel Puig Los Angeles Dodgers
If they can get the instant burst of energy that he provided two years ago, then there shouldn’t be any problems this year. With a new manager aboard, things could be a ticking time bomb with Puig being what he was last season.
Best Acquisition: P Zack Greinke Arizona Diamondbacks
He instantly puts Arizona in the conversation for a playoff spot. If he had stayed in Los Angeles, it would have made the Dodgers the division favorites. He’s that good.
New Kid on the Block: SS Corey Seager Los Angeles Dodgers
His sampling size last year proved to everyone that he is ready to play for a full season. The Dodgers patience has paid off and they were wise not to include him in any big splashy trades.
Giants Lineup
1. CF Denard Span*
2. 2B Joe Panik
3. C Buster Posey
4. 1B Brandon Belt
5. RF Hunter Pence
6. 3B Matt Duffy
7. SS Brandon Crawford
8. LF Angel Pagan
Bench
OF Gregor Blanco
C Andrew Susac
1B/OF Kyle Blanks*
Rotation
1. Madison Bumgarner
2. Johnny Cueto*
3. Jeff Samardzija*
4. Jake Peavy
5. Matt Cain
Setup
Sergio Romo
Closer
Santiago Casilla
Manager
Bruce Bochy
Dodgers Lineup
1. LF Carl Crawford
2. CF Joc Pederson
3. RF Yasiel Puig
4. 1B Adrian Gonzalez
5. 2B Howie Kendrick
6. SS Corey Seager
7. 3B Justin Turner
8. C Yasmani Grandal
Bench
OF Andre Ethier
INF/OF Enrique Hernandez
OF/1B Scott Van Slyke
Rotation
1. Clayton Kershaw
2. Scott Kazmir*
3. Kenta Maeda*
4. Hyun-Jin Ryu
5. Alex Wood
Setup
Chris Hatcher
Closer
Kenley Jansen
Manager
Dave Roberts*
Diamondbacks Lineup
1. CF A.J. Pollock
2. 2B Chris Owings
3. 1B Paul Goldschmidt
4. LF David Peralta
5. RF Yasmany Tomas
6. C Welington Castillo
7. 3B Jake Lamb
8. SS Jean Segura*
Bench
INF Nick Ahmed
INF Phil Gosselin
OF Socrates Brito
Rotation
1. Zack Greinke*
2. Shelby Miller*
3. Patrick Corbin
4. Rubby De La Rosa
5. Robbie Ray
Setup
Tyler Clippard*
Closer
Brad Ziegler
Manager
Chip Hale
Rockies Lineup
1. CF Charlie Blackmon
2. 2B D.J. LeMahieu
3. RF Carlos Gonzalez
4. 3B Nolan Arenado
5. 1B Ben Paulsen
6. LF Gerardo Parra*
7. C Nick Hundley
8. SS Cristhian Adames
Bench
OF Brandon Barnes
INF Daniel Descalso
1B/3B Mark Reynolds*
Rotation
1. Jorge De La Rosa
2. Jordan Lyles
3. Chad Bettis
4. Tyler Chatwood
5. Jon Gray
Setup
Jake McGee*
Closer
Jason Motte*
Manager
Walt Weiss
Padres Lineup
1. 2B Cory Spangenberg
2. 1B Wil Myers
3. 3B Yangervis Solarte
4. RF Matt Kemp
5. C Derek Norris
6. SS Alexei Ramirez*
7. LF Jon Jay*
8. CF Melvin Upton Jr.
Bench
INF Alexi Amarista
1B/3B Brett Wallace
INF/OF Skip Schumaker*
Rotation
1. James Shields
2. Tyson Ross
3. Andrew Cashner
4. Robbie Erlin
5. Drew Pomeranz*
Setup
Jon Edwards
Closer
Fernando Rodney*
Manager
Andy Green*