It looks like Jed Lowrie will be up by next week, cutting into PT for Todd Frazier and J.D. Davis. Plus, Steven Matz and Buster Posey land on IL, Max Fried should start Sunday, Christin Stewart back for DET, and PIT makes bullpen moves.
Handicapping the ARI saves situation in case Greg Holland's recent hiccups become a trend, plus COL outfielders, LA catchers, SF third basemen, and the blossoming young staff in SD.
Luis Castillo gets the day's top rating for a road start against the weak-hitting Giants, with Justin Verlander, Eduardo Rodriguez, Zach Wheeler, and German Marquez among the options in the Strong Start category.
Austin Meadows' return is so likely that the Rays sent Nate Lowe to the minors. Plus, Pedro Strop injury opens door for Steve Cishek and Brandon Kintzler to pick up saves, Gerardo Parra signs with Nats, Derek Holland back with SF, and more.
There's no obvious cracks in a stable 25-man HOU roster, but Brad Peacock's early performance downtick bears watching. Updates on the LAA rotation outlook, the back of the OAK pen, and more...
Mac Williamson is next in line in left for the Giants. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson activated, David Price to the IL, Anthony Rendon back for WAS, Steven Matz dealing with nerve issue, A.J. Pollock's status updated, and more.
Chris Sale looks to build off of his best start of 2019 in a favorable matchup against the Orioles, with Clayton Kershaw and Jack Flaherty joining him as the day's top options.
Ian Happ has cut down his strikeout rate and should return to CHC in short order. Plus, outfielders who have impressed in MIL and PIT, early struggles for Matt Carpenter in STL, and Josh VanMeter's call-up in CIN.
It looks like Jed Lowrie will be up by next week, cutting into PT for Todd Frazier and J.D. Davis. Plus, Steven Matz and Buster Posey land on IL, Max Fried should start Sunday, Christin Stewart back for DET, and PIT makes bullpen moves.
Handicapping the ARI saves situation in case Greg Holland's recent hiccups become a trend, plus COL outfielders, LA catchers, SF third basemen, and the blossoming young staff in SD.
Luis Castillo gets the day's top rating for a road start against the weak-hitting Giants, with Justin Verlander, Eduardo Rodriguez, Zach Wheeler, and German Marquez among the options in the Strong Start category.
Austin Meadows' return is so likely that the Rays sent Nate Lowe to the minors. Plus, Pedro Strop injury opens door for Steve Cishek and Brandon Kintzler to pick up saves, Gerardo Parra signs with Nats, Derek Holland back with SF, and more.
There's no obvious cracks in a stable 25-man HOU roster, but Brad Peacock's early performance downtick bears watching. Updates on the LAA rotation outlook, the back of the OAK pen, and more...
Mac Williamson is next in line in left for the Giants. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson activated, David Price to the IL, Anthony Rendon back for WAS, Steven Matz dealing with nerve issue, A.J. Pollock's status updated, and more.
Chris Sale looks to build off of his best start of 2019 in a favorable matchup against the Orioles, with Clayton Kershaw and Jack Flaherty joining him as the day's top options.
Ian Happ has cut down his strikeout rate and should return to CHC in short order. Plus, outfielders who have impressed in MIL and PIT, early struggles for Matt Carpenter in STL, and Josh VanMeter's call-up in CIN.