This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game series.

This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series and two four-game sets.

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover one four-game series and seven three-game sets. The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching information available, but circumstances can and will change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates. Within each series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. Following each pitcher's name, we've included their handedness, year-to-date BPV, and last five PQS scores.

LAA has activated Scott Downs (LHP, LAA) from the 15-day DL after missing the minimum amount of time with a left shoulder strain. In a prior update, BaseballHQ.com's Brian Rudd surmised that Ernesto Frieri (RHP, LAA), who had been in a timeshare for save opportunities with Downs in July, would run away with the role during his absence.

This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover two four-game series and six three-game sets.

Lester's bad luck, Ackley's discouraging trends, Reynolds' vanishing power and more ...

This NL Weekend Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and seven three-game series. The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching info available, but circumstances can change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates. Within the series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. These are up to date as of this writing, but always subject to change. Following each pitcher’s name, we’ve included their handedness, year to date BPV and last five PQS scores.

After 400 ABs, it's fair to say about Danny Espinosa: "He was who we thought he was." After a promising - albeit frustrating - 2011 in which he amassed a 17 HR/21 SB combination, there were hopes that the less desirable parts of his game (namely, the 71% ct%) would improve to the point where his BA wouldn't be a boon to fantasy owners. Alas, it seems Espinosa's plate skills has regressed even further.

This NL Weekend Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and seven three-game series.

SF's trade for Scutaro, Sandoval's latest injury, Chacin's impending return, Plouffe's DL stint and more ...

The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching info available, but circumstances can change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates. Within the series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. These are up to date as of this writing, but always subject to change. Following each pitcher’s name, we’ve included their handedness, year to date BPV and last five PQS scores.