Contrary to some pre-season expectations, Joe Barlow is still the Rangers closer and looking a lot better than he did last September. We look at HOU's bullpen to date, a growing OAK catcher dilemma, and more.

With Matt Vierling unable to stick in PHI, Roman Quinn gets more PT, but keep an eye on Mickey Moniak. Plus, Jake McGee and Mitch Garver on injured list, STL makes change to pitching staff, and more.

Snakes righty totes a 1.22 ERA into start No. 7.

With Paul DeJong in the minors, Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan will get first shot at SS with others waiting in the wings. Plus, Carlos Correa to the IL, Wil Myers and Luke Voit back in SD, Ji-Man Choi returns for Rays, Chris Sale suffers setback, and more.

With seemingly more Luis Garcías than Subway sandwich shops these days, it can be hard to stand out--but the 22-year-old middle infielder for WAS is trying to fix that. Plus: Falter in PHI, C depth in MIA, OF in ATL, another DH option for NYM, and more.

Freddy Peralta will look to take advantage as he draws a road start versus the Reds

Rowdy Tellez is starting to get at-bats against left-handed pitching in MIL, and the breakout many have hoped for may be here. A Quad-A outfield prospect could emerge with playing time in CIN; the future of the outfield in CHC; a potential 2B to watch in PIT; and, Yadier Molina is finally slowing down in STL.

Nestor Cortes gets a home start on Monday versus the Rangers.

Frank Schwindel couldn't recapture his 2021 magic, which leaves Alfonso Rivas in line for PT with the Cubs. Plus, IL trips for David Fletcher and Carson Kelly, Yoan Moncada set to return, Ben Rortvedt begins rehab assignment, and more.

Luis Gonzalez is the next unheralded name with the chance to produce in SF. Plus, can LA keep giving Justin Turner everyday playing time?; the good and bad for Daulton Varsho in ARI; Sam Hilliard is a name to watch in COL; and, Wil Myers and Luke Voit will need to earn their PT in SD.

Buxton hurt again. C. Kelly to miss some time. Plus, Locastro, Wacha, an update a Sale, and some first impressions of Paddack and Olivares injuries. Correa's finger? Castellanos and Vaughn just bruised. Plus Cole Irvin. Earlier: Updates on Treinen, Pressly, and Sanó, plus some Cam Gallagher talk.