Joey Bart is playing himself out of the starting catcher job in SF. Plus, the implications of a Nick Ahmed shutdown in ARI; exploring Will Smith's quiet season in LA; a catcher breakdown in COL; and, SD's investment in RP this offseason is paying off.

An update of sorts on Scherzer, plus T. Ward, Rios, L. Urias, and some foggy clarity on Feyereisen. Earlier: The injury train keeps on rolling ... Ryu, VanMeter, Myers, Feyereisen, Naquin, Brennen Davis, and another look at Harper. Earlier than earlier: A busy injury weekend to catch up on! Wendle, B. Miller, Greinke, R. Lewis, Woodruff, and some first-class speculation on K. Tucker.

Konnor Pilkington looked good in his last start, and he's set to take the mound twice this week.

Luis Castillo faces the Nationals today, coming off his best outing of the year in Boston last Tuesday.

With the injury to Josh Smith, the Rangers turn to rookie Ezequiel Duran to help the 3B lift in Texas. Plus updates on the Marlins rotation and a Pirate out with Tommy John surgery.

Dylan Cease looks to rebound, Walker Buehler struggles could continue, Spencer Strider faces a perilous start in Coors, and MacKenzie Gore is primed to take advantage of the Brewers.

The Cards recall a pair of arms, Wil Myers lands on the IL, more bad news for Ryu and Jays, and more...

Shane Baz may be one successful rehab start away from rejoining the TAM rotation. But whom will he replace? Also: Rodriguez era on hold in BAL, a possible lead-off solution in BOS, stability reigns in NYY and Stripling's opening in TOR.

Gerrit Cole leads your top pitching options for today's 15-game slate.

With Hyun-Jin Ryu having an MRI, the Jays are turning to Ross Stripling to take his spot in the rotation. Plus, Sonny Gray heads to the IL with a strained pectoral muscle, and Wil Myers receives injection in his knee.

White Sox ace Lance Lynn on track for his 2022 debut; Riley Greene almost ready to be another Motown hit; Alex Kirilloff getting healthy for Minnesota.