Can bulked-up rookie Andres Giménez make his mark with NYM? Plus: Taylor-made changes to Michael A.'s swing in WAS; 1B options in MIA; Garlick in PHI; the kids are alright behind the dish in ATL; more.

SCHER THING: Max Scherzer logged a four-start 2.98 xERA against NYM last season.

COVID-19 has spread around STL, leaving uncertainty about their future this season. Plus, a bullpen overview in MIL, CIN, CHC, and an emerging arm in PIT.

Shane Bieber is a top rated starting pitcher for his start on the road in Cincinnati.

Dominic Smith seems to be the player to most benefit from Yoenis Cespedes' choice to opt out of the 2020 season. Plus an update packed with the likes of Trout, Osuna, Votto, Bryant, Braun and more.

Struggling bats sink in the batting order or sit out of the lineup based on small samples during the early going.

Questions abound for Osuna, Keller, and W. Davis. A bit clearer for D. Santana and T. Anderson. Earlier: Stroman and Odorizzi might be close to a return; Wood, Montgomery, and Miley probably are not. Earliest: tough injury for Kluber, plus a pair of hurting Astros (Pressly and Devenski), Simmons, Crick, and a Giles update.

Monday's slate features multiple mainstays in the "Strong Start" tier, but what can we expect from "Judgment Calls" like Mike Soroka, Frankie Montas, Adrian Houser, Justice Sheffield, and Zach Plesac?

Zach Plesac struck out 11 batters in his first start of the season, and lines up for two turns this week.

A rollercoaster week for the Giants, who play four at Coors then face Kershaw and Co. in LA.

Lorenzo Cain's decision to opt out sends ripples though MIL's playing time. We break it down; plus updates on Hosmer, Diaz, Gonsolin and more.