While it may be a month or two before we see Luis Severino or Chris Sale in the big leagues, it's not too early to start thinking about how they will affect the NYY and BOS rotations. Also: the 2B morass in BAL, pitching thoughts in TAM and Panik's place in TOR.

Mets hurler faces struggling San Diego in Citi Field where he's held foes to a .536 OPS.

With Nick Madrigal on the 60-day IL, Chicago should turn to Leury Garcia and Danny Mendick. Plus, Seattle adds Jake Bauers, Luis Urias to continue to get AB with Travis Shaw injury, Chase Anderson on IL, and more.

Checking in on the usage patterns and counting stats for the division’s bullpens.

Kyle Hendricks is riding a 2.91 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over his last five starts as he takes the mound at home against the Cardinals.

Trevor Story's anticipated return to force some moves in the COL infield. Plus, Sonny Gray hits the IL, Sam Long tosses four innings of one-hit ball for SF, Ian Kennedy's IL trip expected to be short, Tony Gonsolin back for the Dodgers, and more.

SEA’s new OF includes the return of Taylor Trammell along with other old and new contenders. We look at their playing time futures, the battle for 2B/OF AB in OAK, the ongoing HOU rotation glut, and more …

Twelve of Thursday's twenty starters get Strong Start ratings, including rookie Trevor Rogers...

Joey Votto, who was showing signs of sustaining his resurgent power, is back with CIN. Plus, Adbert Alzolay placed on IL, Shed Long back with Mariners, Jack Flaherty's expected to be out longer, Brandon Belt returns, Jake Marisnick ready to go, and more.

Can Victor Robles hang on to the starting gig in CF for WAS given his exasperating start? Plus: LF options in ATL, 2B/3B shuffle in MIA, Howard's ends in PHI, battle of the Cs in NYM, and more.

The Rays lefty takes an 18.5% SwK into start No. 8.