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ICYMI: SweetSpot hits of the week

Time to assess, or in some cases, reassess how players on our favorite teams are doing. For the May 20 edition, we provide you with some of the featured baseball articles written since the weekend. Check out the efforts by some of our newer writers in the ESPN SweetSpot Network and make sure to say hello to them on Twitter.

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Arizona Diamondbacks: Inside the 'Zona

Taking inventory of Tomas and his adjustments: Yasmany Tomas has been in the majors for nearly a month and Jeff Wiser digs in to evaluate his game so far, how it matches up with his scouting reports, and what adjustments he's made as he starts to heat up. Spoiler alert: It's been a work in progress for the highly prized Cuban acquisition. Twitter: @OutfieldGrass24

Cincinnati Reds: Redleg Nation

Gadget Man: Kristopher Negrón has not only played seven positions for the Reds already this year, he's played them well, according to Steve Mancuso. Twitter: @spmancuso

Cleveland Indians: It's Pronounced Lajaway

Can Carrasco rebound?: Carlos Carrasco's high BABIP has him labeled as a bounce-back candidate, but Ryan McCrystal takes a look at some numbers indicating there may be more to his struggles than bad luck. Twitter: @TribeFanMcC

Colorado Rockies: Rockies Zingers

Four strikeouts and the Rockies: Inspired by back-to-back games where the Rockies struck out four times in an inning, and a series where the Rockies just struck out a lot in general, Adam Peterson recaps those games and the overall history of the Rockies striking out four times in an inning. Twitter: @PlayerTBNL

Tulo's trade value: New Zingers writer Nick Tremaroli assesses Troy Tulowitzki's performance so far and what kinds of players the Rockies should want if they do trade him. Twitter: @DU_Roxfan17

New York Yankees: It's About The Money, Stupid

Roster evaluation: With the Yankees finally getting some scheduled off days in their schedule, Brad Vietrogoski discusses the need for them to do some honest roster evaluation, learn their lesson from the last few years, and cut the dead weight if it doesn't start producing. Twitter: @BradVietro

Texas Rangers: One Strike Away

Stop bunting: Teams generally bunt to move a runner from first to second base with no outs. F. Brandon Linthicum, the freshest voice of One Strike Away, looks at the numbers to see if this is the right tradition for the Rangers to keep. Twitter: @fblinthicum, @one_strike_away

Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays Plus

Minor league update: The Blue Jays system is filled with talent, and Ewan Ross looks at the best of the system's performers over the past week. This week, his eye is on Rowdy Tellez, Richard Urena and Daniel Norris. Twitter: @Mentoch