Top prospect Gunnar Henderson debuts and will cause September playing-time ripples across the Baltimore roster. Plus pitching in KC, Brett Baty injury, and backup catchers in SF.

HOU defensive standout Martin Maldonado's 2023 option has kicked in, but a bat-first catching option now at AAA-Sugar Land also looks primed to inherit a chunk of playing time next season. Our weekly musings on the AL West ...

Jose Quintana faces a struggling Cincinnati club.

Cristian Javier is likely to see some more September starts; more Dodgers pitching news; a new closer in SD; and the Corbin Carroll ripples in ARI.

Shane McClanahan's skills have remained strong, and MIA's record against LHP make this matchup one of the day's best.

Devin Williams has uncharacteristically struggled since taking over the closer role in MIL. Plus, Brennen Davis is back in action in CHC; the potential long-term implications of recent injuries in CIN; the first baseman of the future you've never heard of in PIT; and, when will we see Jordan Walker in STL?

Corbin Burnes hasn't been his usual ace-like self lately, but gets a chance to find his form against the Pirates today.

Clayton Kershaw returns from injury this week, and LA plans to spread out its starts among six pitchers. Plus updates on Corbin Carroll, Mike Moustakas and an Oakland outfielder returns.

Injuries and a suspension have put star players in SD and LA in questionable positions in the long term. Plus, the rotation overhaul in ARI, a prospect that can bring stolen base production in SF, and a Dinelson Lamet revival in COL.

Uh-oh Acuña? Plus, Verlander, Yordan, Moustakas, and a helping of Big Hurt, er, Patrick Wisdom. Earlier: Wheeler! Plus, Alfaro, Lux, Trevor Rogers, Pressly, and Cortes. Earliest: Think it could be worse for Buehler? It's worse. Plus, Hosmer, Eovaldi, Buxton, Ashby, Effross, a Seranthony update, and surgery for Tatis after all.

Cal Quantrill will take the mound twice at home this week, where he has found a great deal of success this season.