With David Price out, Brian Johnson (pictured) and Hector Velazquez are in line to pick up innings. Plus, Cubs land Jonathan Lucroy, Miami swaps out pitchers, Jay Bruce ready to return, and more.

With Wade Davis removed as closer, are things now stable at the back of the COL pen? Bumps and bruises open up playing time in the LA outfield, plus, a look at SF prospects lurking in the minors, ARI rotation options, and a mashing 3B down on the farm for SD.

12 of Friday's 30 starters have a rating that meets our Strong Starts threshold, with Shane Bieber drawing the day's top mark.

Deven Marrero offers a shot at steals while filling in for Miguel Rojas. Plus, Austin Riley to be placed on IL, Max Scherzer likely taking a couple days off, and Blake Swihart and Shawn Kelley activated.

Jo Adell's AAA promotion and LAA's pitching woes have us wondering as to how the club might unclog a crowded OF. Sean Murphy's stalled rise in OAK, Forrest Whitley's recent about-face in the minors, and more...

Ten of Thursday's sixteen starters are southpaws, with five of those being strong starts...

With Tim Beckham being used everywhere by SEA, there's PT to be had. Plus, updates on Craig Kimbrel, Yonny Chirinos, Jose Leclerc, Byron Buxton, Alex Verdugo, Isan Diaz, Joe Panik, Mike Foltynewicz and more.

Slugger Adam Duvall has seized the LF gig in ATL, but how far can he run with it? Plus, LF in NYM, utility depth in MIA and WAS, CF options in PHI, and more.

Gerrit Cole is still operating with an xERA under 3.00.

How managerial tendencies may change more than meets the eye for Trevor Bauer in CIN. Plus, Matt Carpenter's underwhelming season resumes in STL, the 2B carousel continues to turn for CHC, searching for a long-term RF solution in PIT, and Orlando Arcia given a vote of confidence in MIL.

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