The Cubs invested heavily in Jon Lester, and he hasn't disappointed in year one. Plus, Rubby De La Rosa, Angel Pagan, Cory Spangenberg, and Aaron Altherr.
Even after moving to a less demanding defensive position, Pedro Alvarez has been a liability in the field. Now his bat has gone cold, he may get squeezed in favor of Aramis Ramirez.
Multiple DL stints have resulted in Anthony Rendon falling well short of pre-season expectations. How have the skills held up? Plus, Kolten Wong, Michael Bourn, Mike Leake, and Anthony DeSclafani.
Starling Marte has been a force on the base paths throughout the season, but what has happened to his power? Plus, Freddie Freeman, Scooter Gennett, Patrick Corbin, and Francisco Rodriguez.
Javier Baez is tearing the cover off the ball at Triple-A, but MLB playing time may be hard to come by. Plus, a look at some other potential September call-ups around the division.
Dee Gordon has had some luck on his side, but cutting down on the strikeouts has also fueled his strong season. Plus, Chris Coghlan, Lance Lynn, J.A. Happ, and Stephen Piscotty.
St. Louis could get several players back from injury during the next few weeks, and Matt Adams could be the first to return. Plus, holes to fill in Cincinnati and more from around the division.
Jordan Zimmermann didn't have his typical velocity early in the year,but he's erased any concerns with his recent performance. Plus, Casilla, Moss, Dietrich, and Ahmed.
Michael Lorenzen's struggles, combined with John Lamb's success at the Triple-A level, have led to a change in the Cincinnati rotation. Could Brandon Finnegan be next?
The move to PETCO hasn't helped the ERA of James Shields, but his skills suggest it should improve going forward. Plus, Matt Cain, Brandon Belt, Michael Taylor, and Jake Lamb.
The Cubs invested heavily in Jon Lester, and he hasn't disappointed in year one. Plus, Rubby De La Rosa, Angel Pagan, Cory Spangenberg, and Aaron Altherr.
Even after moving to a less demanding defensive position, Pedro Alvarez has been a liability in the field. Now his bat has gone cold, he may get squeezed in favor of Aramis Ramirez.
Multiple DL stints have resulted in Anthony Rendon falling well short of pre-season expectations. How have the skills held up? Plus, Kolten Wong, Michael Bourn, Mike Leake, and Anthony DeSclafani.
Starling Marte has been a force on the base paths throughout the season, but what has happened to his power? Plus, Freddie Freeman, Scooter Gennett, Patrick Corbin, and Francisco Rodriguez.
Javier Baez is tearing the cover off the ball at Triple-A, but MLB playing time may be hard to come by. Plus, a look at some other potential September call-ups around the division.
Dee Gordon has had some luck on his side, but cutting down on the strikeouts has also fueled his strong season. Plus, Chris Coghlan, Lance Lynn, J.A. Happ, and Stephen Piscotty.
St. Louis could get several players back from injury during the next few weeks, and Matt Adams could be the first to return. Plus, holes to fill in Cincinnati and more from around the division.
Jordan Zimmermann didn't have his typical velocity early in the year,but he's erased any concerns with his recent performance. Plus, Casilla, Moss, Dietrich, and Ahmed.
Michael Lorenzen's struggles, combined with John Lamb's success at the Triple-A level, have led to a change in the Cincinnati rotation. Could Brandon Finnegan be next?
The move to PETCO hasn't helped the ERA of James Shields, but his skills suggest it should improve going forward. Plus, Matt Cain, Brandon Belt, Michael Taylor, and Jake Lamb.