COLE POWER:Gerrit Cole and Cole Hamels are the plays of the day for Wednesday.

Jason Hammel and Zack Greinke square off today in Chicago as the day's two highest rated starting pitchers. Plus more on the starts of Niese, Locke, and Montgomery.

Michael Pineda is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home matchup versus the Phillies. Plus more on the starts of F. Hernandez, Milone, H.Santiago, and Blanton.

WACHA LOCK?: PHI offense has gone from bad to worse. Teheran's home start looks good; Gallardo, G. Gonzalez, Arrieta worth considering; Lincecum & Tillman draw warnings.

Walker waking up, Keuchel and Syndergaard OK—but bet on Bettis in COL?

Gray and deGrom top the Friday slate. Plus more on Shields, Sale and de la Rosa.

Gerrit Cole is the day's top choice, plus starts by Archer, Salazar, Wilson, Samardzija, Verlander, and more.

WANDY ONE TO WATCH ON WEDNESDAY: Ranger hurler rated 3.50 for road turn in LA.

Michael Wacha is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start versus the Twins. Plus more on the starts of Richards, Kazmir, Cashner, and Teheran.

Trevor Bauer is today's top rated starting pitcher in his road matchup versus the Cubs. Plus more on the starts of Keuchel, Hahn, G.Gonzalez, and Liriano.

ELIAS BUREAU: Mariner southpaws draws scuffling Houston hitters.