Since making the All-Star team as the lone representative from BAL, John Means has struggled. Is it time to cut bait? Also: Travis heats up in BOS, German's innings in NYY, Lowe and Wendle on the mend in TAM and Giles' health in TOR.

Jacob deGrom owns an 18% SwK over his last 6 GS.

Steve Cishek (pictured) is on track to be activated, followed by Craig Kimbrel and Brandon Kintzler. Plus, Gerrit Cole could miss start, Joey Votto's back acts up, Robbie Ray placed on IL, and more.

Kenley Jansen to get reduced workload over next few weeks, while Brandon Belt continues to scuffle in SF; plus OF at-bats opening up in ARI, catchers in COL, and monitored workloads for SD starters.

Justin Verlander owns a 2.72 ERA, 14.7 Dom, 8.8 Cmd, and 2.89 xERA over seven starts since July 1st.

Jake Arrieta's injury could end his season. Plus, Pablo Sandoval and Avisail Garcia placed on IL, good news for Austin Riley, Jameson Taillon to miss 2020, Jeff McNeil set to have MRI, and more.

Once viewed as a franchise cornerstone, former top prospect Nomar Mazara is losing playing time in TEX. Josh Reddick on shaky ground in HOU, the second base outlook in OAK, and more...

Walker Buehler and Yu Darvish head a list of only five strong starts, but there are plenty of wild card choices...

With Michael Chavis out, a trio of candidates will see playing time for the Red Sox. Plus, updates on Andrew Cashner, Yadier Molina, Rowdy Tellez, Nathan Eovaldi, Jesse Chavez, Griffin Canning, Jose Martinez, and more.

Will the Marlins deem Dean worthy? Plus, NYM bullpen options, utility depth in ATL and WAS, Nick Williams mashing in the minors, and more.

Shane Bieber is tabbed for Wednesday's home turn against BOS.