With Steven Matz and Seth Lugo healthy and a run of 18 games in 17 days ahead, the Mets have opted to utilize a six-man rotation for the time being. What happens when they scale back to a normal five-man starting staff? Plus a look at the ATL starting rotation, PHI 2B/OF, WAS closer situation and more.

The Yankees have said that Aaron Hicks will continue to play "a lot," even when Jacoby Ellsbury returns. Where does that leave Ellsbury? Also: Machado deals with wrist woes, Sandoval struggles to regain his job, Duffy remains out Martin scuffles.

A look at possible additions and departures in the CIN pitching staff. Also, strong performances from CHC’s minor league bats, a promising MIL pitching prospect excelling in Triple-A, the return of Taillon in PIT, and a review of relief options in STL.

A fluid situation at the back end of the ARI rotation, plus second base in LA and SD, the bullpen in SF, and intrigue in the COL outfield.

Cleveland's rotation depth has been severely limited by a collective SP slump at Triple-A Columbus. Ryan Merritt has been the only Clippers starter of late to put together consecutive positive outings. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.

Contenders and rebuilders are about to get serious in advance of the July 31 trade deadline. And the rebuilding A's project as the most likely ALW club to make changes, with Sonny Gray being among the more likely movers.

Wilmer Flores has been swinging a hot bat of late and appears to be nailing down the third base job. Plus a look at the ATL bullpen, MIA SS, PHI starting rotation and LF in WAS.

In TAM, high-pitch-count outings seem to have caught up to Jake Odorizzi (RHP, TAM). Similarly struggling is Chris Tillman (RHP, BAL). Also: Pedroia's return in BOS, Carter's tenuous role in NYY and Biagini's usage in TOR.

Eddie Butler has struggled since joining the CHC rotation and his grasp on a rotation spot may be weakening. Plus, a look at the plight of Peraza in CIN, the MIL bullpen, opportunity for a recent call-up in the PIT infield, and the STL outfield in the wake of Randal Grichuk's demotion.

Do the Giants have anyone on the farm that could make the jump to the rotation? Outfield situations undergoing change in ARI and SD, plus a look at catchers in both COL and LA.

Twins pitching coach Neil Allen ponders where he can find help for a tired and terrible bullpen. We'll offer some suggestions. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.