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15 Biggest Storylines To Pay Attention To Heading Into 2015 MLB Season

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15 Biggest Storylines To Pay Attention To Heading Into 2015 MLB Season

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With the end of the NFL season comes the beginning of the baseball season. There are hundreds of storylines that go on throughout the season, but some have been apparent from the beginning. Here are 15 storylines to follow throughout the 2015 MLB season.

15. Torii Hunter's Return

15. Torii Hunter's Return
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15. Torii Hunter's Return

15. Torii Hunter's Return
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Torii Hunter returns to the place that turned him into a star. There isn't much going on in Minnesota, but seeing Hunter in a Minnesota Twins uniform once again brings back great memories. We all hope that his story of return ends better than the story that was Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to Seattle.

14. David Price In A Contract Year

14. David Price In A Contract Year
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14. David Price In A Contract Year

14. David Price In A Contract Year
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David Price is often one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. He is now in a contract year where he can make himself a ton of money. He is going to be the man to carry the Detroit Tigers this season. With Max Scherzer gone, Price will need to play the best he has in his career.

13. Watching Houston Astros' Young Stars

13. Watching Houston's Young Stars
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13. Watching Houston Astros' Young Stars

13. Watching Houston's Young Stars
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The good thing about being so bad for so long is your franchise is able to get top-notch prospects. The Houston Astros are starting to see the dividends of having top prospects. Being able to see players like George Springer, Chris Carter and Jose Altuve is a reason why Astros fans will return to the ballpark.

12. Arizona Diamondbacks' Cubans

12. Arizona's Cubans
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12. Arizona Diamondbacks' Cubans

12. Arizona's Cubans
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have stockpiled on Cuban defectors this offseason. After signing star outfielder Yasmany Tommas, they traded for Rubby De La Rosa. Then, they signed pitcher Yoan Lopez a few weeks ago. It will be an interesting dynamic to watch them all interact for 162 games.

11. San Diego Padres Shoot For the Stars

11. San Diego Padres Shoot For The Stars
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11. San Diego Padres Shoot For the Stars

11. San Diego Padres Shoot For The Stars
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The San Diego Padres went all in this offseason, as they made multiple moves to bolster a struggling lineup. Instead of a poor outfield, to say the least, they now have one that consists of Matt Kemp, Justin Upton and Wil Myers. Their rotation needs work, but they are on the way.

10. Washington Nationals' Rotation

10. Washington Nationals Rotation
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10. Washington Nationals' Rotation

10. Washington Nationals Rotation
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The Washington Nationals now have six amazing starters. They signed Max Scherzer to a big contract, to add to Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister. This is the best five-man rotation in baseball. Seeing how it works, and how Tanner Roark is used, is something that is worth watching.

9. Jayson Heyward Trying To Replace Oscar Tavares

9. Jayson Heyward Trying To Replace Oscar Tavares
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9. Jayson Heyward Trying To Replace Oscar Tavares

9. Jayson Heyward Trying To Replace Oscar Tavares
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The tragedy that is the death of Oscar Tavares is something that will affect the St. Louis Cardinals all season long. Jayson Heyward is someone who hasn't lived up to his hype, but now he has a different kind of hype. He will have to fill a void that Cards fans thought was gone. This could be a great story; stay tuned.

8. The Progression of Mike Trout

8. The Progression of Mike Trout
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8. The Progression of Mike Trout

8. The Progression of Mike Trout
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Mike Trout is already the best player in baseball. He is great on the bases, in the field and at the plate. Watching him eventually enter his prime will be something we may never see again. It has been a long time since we have seen a talent as good as Trout's, and he needs to be appreciated daily.

7. Oakland Athletics Try To Win Without Stars Again

7. The Oakland A's Try To Win Without Stars Again
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7. Oakland Athletics Try To Win Without Stars Again

7. The Oakland A's Try To Win Without Stars Again
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The Oakland A's literally sold off every good player in their lineup. They traded away Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays. They sent Brandon Moss to the Cleveland Indians. They even traded their top pitcher Jeff Samardzija after losing Jon Lester to the Chicago Cubs. It is a curious offseason for Billy Beane. It's hard to believe they can pull another fast one and win the division in 2015.

6. Were the Kansas City Royals One and Done?

6. Were The Royals One and Done?
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6. Were the Kansas City Royals One and Done?

6. Were The Royals One and Done?
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The Kansas City Royals went all the way to the World Series in one of the most fun runs in sports last year. They used a no-star mentality to keep themselves in games, and they would eventually win them and get all the way to the World Series. With everyone else in the AL making serious moves, do the Royals have what it takes to compete?

5. The Return of Matt Harvey and Jose Fernandez

5. The Return of Matt Harvey and Jose Fernandez
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5. The Return of Matt Harvey and Jose Fernandez

5. The Return of Matt Harvey and Jose Fernandez
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It has been more than a year and a half since we've seen the electric arm of Matt Harvey. Opening Day would be a great day in Citi Field if Harvey is chosen to start that game. Jose Fernandez is another lights-out pitcher who will return some time in the middle of the season. These two are going to be very good once again this season.

4. Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays

4. Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays
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4. Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays

4. Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays
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The Tampa Bay Rays have cleaned house once again this season. It is a wonder that Evan Longoria is still on the team. Will that last all season?

3. The War For Chicago Supremecy

3. The War For Chicago Supremecy
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3. The War For Chicago Supremecy

3. The War For Chicago Supremecy
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The Chicago Cubs and White Sox made dueling superstar moves this offseason. The Cubs got Jon Lester, while the Sox acquired Jeff Samardzija. The White Sox added Melky Cabrera and Adam LaRoche to the lineup, while the Cubs brought in Dexter Fowler and Miguel Montero. It should be a fun summer in the Windy City.

2. Boston Red Sox Rotation

2. The Red Sox Rotation
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2. Boston Red Sox Rotation

2. The Red Sox Rotation
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The Boston Red Sox made huge moves to bolster the lineup, but they still haven't addressed their weak rotation. Bringing in Wade Miley, Justin Masterson and Rick Porcello will only help, but there is still no true No. 1 starter. Can they win without one?

1. San Francisco Giants Go For the Repeat

1. San Francisco Goes For The Repeat
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1. San Francisco Giants Go For the Repeat

1. San Francisco Goes For The Repeat
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The San Francisco Giants will look to win their fourth championship in six years, which hasn't been done since the New York Yankees in the 1990's. They are a true dynasty already. How long can they make it last?

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