Thanks to very strong small-sample skills, Jose Urquidy earns a strong start ranking in just the fourth start of his major league career.

David Peralta's return spells the end of the Jarrod Dyson/Tim Locastro job share. Plus, Gary Sanchez to miss time, Dee Gordon to be out multiple weeks, Braves add to pen, Garrett Richards could return in '19, and more.

Ramon Laureano's sizzling performance has left no doubt as to who owns CF in OAK, but some legit talent remains behind him. An update on TEX's infield woes, longer term HOU rotation issues, and more...

Max Scherzer is easily the best of only five strong starts on Thursday...

Matt Duffy returns from injury as Yandy Diaz lands on the IL. Plus, updates on Dee Gordon, Ryan Zimmerman, C.J. Cron, Shawn Kelley, Mitch Moreland, Dylan Bundy, Yonder Alonso, Tommy Hunter and more.

Could top prospect Ian Anderson see the majors this season with ATL or another team? Plus, Joe Ross in WAS, NYM SP depth, CF in MIA, LF in PHI, more.

Patrick Corbin owns a 1.84 ERA and 0.86 WHIP through 63.2 home innings this season.

Jose Peraza is set to redeem himself in the final two months of the season in CIN. Plus, speculating for saves in PIT and STL, Travis Shaw could be on his way back to MIL, and the under-the-radar impact of the Martin Maldonado acquisition for CHC.

Chris Archer is a top-rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Cardinals.

Anthony Santander is expected to pick up the vacated PT in the OF. Plus, updates on Kevin Kiermaier, Mark Reynolds, Austin Voth, Kevin Gausman, Connor Menez, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and more.

Can Adam Engel's use his speed as a force for good? Plus, what's poppin' with Poppen, KC catchers, DET SP depth, the latest on Salazar in CLE, more.