With the regular season about to begin, some players are sure to make headlines for all sorts of reasons -- comebacks from injury, guys turning a corner, turning great talent into even better results -- and more than a few others can propel their teams into the postseason with peak performances. Who are those 15 for '15 who are the most intriguing players in the National League? And when picking these top players, who better to help us show them off than Topps?
Can Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner deliver the same dominance he showed in October over a full season for the 2014 champions? Topps Between Opening Day and the trade deadline, everyone will be asking if ace Cole Hamels' next Phillies start will be his last. Topps Bryce Harper has been labeled the most overrated player in the game, but 2015 could be the year he silences that criticism. Topps The wait for Matt Harvey's return from Tommy John surgery is over, and the Mets phenom looks ready to deal overpowering stuff. Topps Can Jason Heyward deliver a much-anticipated breakout season with a change of scenery now that he's with the Cardinals? Topps Can Matt Kemp's power at the plate and at the gate provide the Padres with the star power they've lacked for years? Topps With three Cy Young Awards and an NL MVP, can Clayton Kershaw add a World Series title to his crowded trophy case? Topps The Cubs' brass knew what they were bidding on by bringing in money pitcher Jon Lester to front their rebuilt rotation. Topps Pirates star center fielder Andrew McCutchen has averaged more than 20 steals and homers per season. Topps After Yasiel Puig hit .305/.386/.502 in his first two seasons, expectations couldn't be higher for the mercurial Dodgers outfielder. Topps Expectations that the Nationals will romp in the NL East start with their addition of free-agent ace Max Scherzer. Topps Big things are expected from workhorse James Shields with the Padres now that he'll get to call Petco Park home. Topps The NL hasn't had a 40-homer season since 2012, but Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton could change that. Topps Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's power and defense can totally change expectations for the Rockies if he can stay healthy. Topps With a return to health, will former NL MVP Joey Votto provide power as well as patience at the plate for the Reds? Topps