Hunter Dozier (pictured) heads to the DL with COVID-19; newly acquired OF Franchy Cordero and 3B Maikel Franco get a bump in playing time. Plus updates on Rendon and the Rockies' bullpen.

Kwang-Hyun Kim has grabbed the closer job in St. Louis, at least for the time being. Plus all the news flowing from the last days of Summer Camp: Braun, Puk, Lux, Yankess starters and more.

It's Opening Week! Co-GM of BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey chats here at 12noon ET on Monday, July 20, 2020 after the long wait for games. Leave questions in advance, or join at noon. Afterwards, view the chat transcript here.

Merrill Kelly edges out Alex Young for the final Diamondbacks rotation slot. Plus updates on LeMahieu, Meadows, Rizzo and more.

Matt Kemp has won a spot on the roster and will likely see time at DH. Plus updates on Detroit starters, Gallego reports in STL, and Gonsolin optioned in LA.

Manager Mike Shildt indicated that Carlos Martinez is likely to pitch out of the rotation to start in 2020. Plus updates on COVID updates on Freddie Freeman, Yasiel Puig and the Kansas City/San Diego trade.

Clarke Schmidt is turning heads in Yankees camp, and may get a rotation slot due to Tanaka's injury. Plus updates on deGrom, Willie Calhoun and Kiner-Falefa.

With the absences of Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis, the Braves signed Yasiel Puig to give their lineup a boost. Plus, important updates on Cardinals stopper options, Yordan Alvarez, Carlos Rodon and more as Opening Day creeps closer.

Baseball is closer, and BaseballHQ.com chats are back! Co-GM of BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey chats here at 12noon ET on Monday, July 13, 2020. Leave questions in advance, or join at noon. Afterwards, view the chat transcript here.

With closer Aroldis Chapman out with COVID-19, Zach Britton is one of the Yankees relievers who may get a shot at saves. Plus updates on Hamels, Lucroy, Kingery and more.

There's no natural experienced fill-in for Buster Posey in San Francisco. Plus updates on Vlad Guerrero, Clint Frazier, Daniel Norris and more.