Several capable candidates are battling for rotation spots in San Diego and Arizona. Meanwhile, while Eric Young, Jr. gets a look at second and third base this spring.

Dodgers enter camp with eight rotation candidates; Brandon Belt to try left field again, and more...

Implications of traded players on the move: James Shields, Shin-Soo Choo, Trevor Bauer, Drew Stubbs. Plus free agents Zack Greinke, Brandon McCarthy, Kevin Youkilis and Mark Reynolds.

Freese hurts ankle, Willingham his shoulder, forcing both to miss time. Also, Skaggs shut down, Darvish scratched from start, and more...

Andy Pettitte will make his first start since June 27 in Game 1 of Thursday's double header. David Phelps will start Game 2, then head to the bullpen. Also, Giancarlo Stanton out until the weekend with sore oblique, Scherzer leaves start with shoulder fatigue, and more...

Aroldis Chapman out for a few days due to shoulder fatigue, Quentin leaves after aggravating knee injury. Also, Rosario's job safe after R. Hernandez hurts hamstring, Lowrie set for return, and more...

Jason Hammel had a successful rehab start over the weekend, and is set to return to the Baltimore rotation. Also, Wily Peralta was recalled and will make his first major league start, Carlos Beltran sits again, and more...

Teixeira out at least a week with calf strain, Molina leaves game after collision, and Rutledge returns to lineup...

Oakland has a new look lineup as they acquire Drew from Arizona, activate Smith from DL, and send Weeks to minors. Also, Luke Scott and Jhoulys Chacin return to action, and more...

After missing a series and returning for a pinch-hit appearance August 13, Jason Kipnis (2B, CLE) returned to the starting lineup August 14. After a blazing hot start to the season, he has cooled off considerably, having not homered since June 17, and only recording three steals since July 1. His year-to-date numbers remain strong, though it appears obvious that his power surge to open the season was a bit over his head. Kipnis had eight home runs by the end of May, but is still looking for his first month with above average power.

After watching Santiago Casilla (RHP, SF) blow five of his last nine save opportunities, followed by entering a tie game July 30 and taking the loss, Manager Bruce Bochy has decided he will use multiple pitchers in the ninth inning. Casilla was victimized by a 25% home run per fly ball rate and 52% hit rate in July, and his skills on the year (9.9 Dom, 114 BPV) suggest he is fit for any role. He figures to remain in the mix for saves, but his value certainly takes a hit with the news that he will split closing duties.