The Pirates appear to have settled on their catcher of the future, but it's a curious choice. Plus, the competition for playing time in CIN OF is about to heat up, long-term CF options for CHC, a potentially drastic trade deadline approach for STL, and Raimel Tapia has brought stability to the MIL lineup.

ARI is reshaping its outfield by giving some underperforming players second chances to deliver on their potential. Plus, the ambiguous closer situation in LA is ongoing, a look at the pitching depth (or lack thereof) in SD, a general overview of the SF roster after a flurry of significant roster moves in the opening months, and an impending roster crunch in COL.

Brennen Davis' career trajectory has been on a downward slide, but there's still opportunity waiting for him in CHC. Plus, Ji-Man Choi's impending return in PIT, a rotation crunch in CIN, and a couple prospects to watch in STL and MIL.

Gavin Stone's second chance in the LA rotation appears imminent. Plus, the evolving catcher situations in SF and COL, some injury speculation in SD, and a look at Drey Jameson's role in ARI.

Quinn Priester is ready to bolster the Pirates' rotation. Plus, some prominent prospects on the mend in STL and MIL, an intriguing catching prospect looks here to stay in CHC, and finding room for CIN's next big prospect promotion.

Jonny DeLuca is a beneficiary of some recent injuries in the outfield in LA. Plus, the closer role looks to be shifting in COL, the rotation remains a mess in SF, Josh Rojas has struggled in ARI, and Jake Cronenworth is quietly having a poor season in SD.

Projecting solutions at key infield positions for CHC and PIT, a couple names to monitor in the always-evolving playing time situation in STL, and a prospect long forgotten is getting a second chance in MIL.

Gary Sánchez should have a true chance to stick in SD. Plus, prospects on the rise in COL and SF, James Outman has faded in May, and Gabriel Moreno has done enough to prove he's the catcher of the present and future for ARI.

Owen Miller has had a strong start to the season and is set to create a playing time crunch in the MIL infield. Plus, Tucupita Marcano is claiming a future role in PIT, a race in CHC for two intriguing arms, surveying the state of the pitching staff in CIN, and, a rotation shift finally seems to be in the works for STL.

Patrick Bailey is the latest prospect to debut in SF; what are the chances he can stick around in the long term? Plus, interesting closer trends in LA and ARI, and emerging rotation options for COL and SD.

Oscar Mercado is making the most of a reunion with STL, can he make it stick? Plus, taking a look at the state of roster in CIN, solving a corner outfield issue in PIT, who's the closer for CHC?, and the thin MIL rotation took yet another hit this week.