Logan Allen has looked good in his first two outings, and faces a weak Giant offense to open this week, before a tough test against the Dodgers.

The Brewers demoted Hernan Perez, suggesting Keston Hiura will get a long leash in the majors. Plus, Cole Hamels and Marcell Ozuna on IL, Wade Davis could lose role, Byron Buxton returns, and more.

Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole top a number of strong start options on Sunday.

Scooter Gennett makes his season debut after being sidelined with a groin injury. Plus, updates on Andrelton Simmons, Brendan McKay, Ryan Zimmerman, Tucker Barnhart, Mike Clevinger, Justin Smoak, Tommy Hunter and more.

Possible outfield options emerge in the wake of the G.Stanton injury, plus a look at the TAM bullpen and TOR rotation, a prospect changing positions for BAL while another prospect looks over his shoulder in BOS.

Justin Verlander owns a 4.2 average PQS over his last 10 GS.

The Cubs are expected to go slowly with Craig Kimbrel. Plus, Keston Hiura to be recalled, Giancarlo Stanton likely out until August, Yandy Diaz activated, John Means returning, and more.

The Dodgers look to create more position flexibility, while the Giants OF takes a potential step forward. Plus, analysis of the SD rotation, ARI bullpen, and COL catchers.

Hyun-Jin Ryu draws a top-rated start at Coors Field, where his career numbers are not good.

Jeimer Candelario returns to DET after a mid-May demotion. Plus, updates on Giancarlo Stanton, Brendan Rodgers, Chris Mazza, Mike Soroka, Jake Lamb, Trevor Cahill and more.

Jurickson Profar suddenly looks expendable as OAK ponders a reeling pitching staff, their 2019 competitiveness, and middle infield glut. LAA's improving bullpen, SEA's long-term rebuild, and more...