Kyle Gibson has been one of the very few bright spots in a now struggling Rangers rotation, with few reinforcements on the immediate horizon. We look at SEA's struggling offense, Chad Pinder's developing opportunity in OAK, and more.

Nine of Thursday's starters qualify for strong starts, including Domingo Germán, who owns a 3.12 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 3.75 xERA through three May starts.

Taylor Ward and Juan Lagares should see extended playing time while Mike Trout is on the IL. Plus, updates on Christian Yelich. Aaron Hicks, Rafael Dolis, Huascar Ynoa, Rougned Odor, Mike Soroka, C.J. Cron, Albert Pujols, and more.

The Yankee hurler is looking for bounce after allowing 4 ER at TAM.

Cincinnati has a player in the organization who may be a solution to their SS problems. Plus, more middle infield discussions in CHC and STL, an intriguing pitching prospect in PIT, and a powerful prospect waiting for an opportunity in MIL.

Zack Wheeler is a top-rated starting pitcher for his home matchup versus the Marlins.

Corey Seager to miss at least a month, leaving LA with a hole to fill. Plus, Jazz Chisholm is back, Alex Dickerson returns to lineup, Chris Devenski droppable, Jose Urquidy placed on IL, BAL brings back Bruce Zimmermann, and more.

Kim is getting a chance for regular playing time and showing signs that he deserves to be forced into the lineup going forward in SD. Plus, closer speculation in COL; Tyler Beede's role in SF, the impending battle between Gavin Lux and Zach McKinstry in LA, and Andrew Young has a chance to showcase his power in ARI.

C. Seager will miss some time. Kepler, Tellez, McNeil, and Conforto all with hammies. Moreland and Moustakas IL bound? Devenski is. Earlier: Bad news for Gallen and Urquidy, with the big U likely back first. Also, E. White, DeJong, and another chapter in the Soroka saga. Even earlier: all NL to start the week off, but we go where the hurts are! We have updates on deGrom and J. Hicks, plus Marisnick, C.J. Cron, and Carlos Martinez.

Cole, Kikuchi, and Buehler headline the "Strong Start" tier; Happ, Gray, and Webb are included in the "Judgment Calls," while Lyles and Walker bring some potential value in the "Weak Start" group.

Yusei Kikuchi (pictured) ranks near the top of this week's two-start options...