Cole Gerrit owns a 2.56 xERA, 7.8 Cmd, and 18% SwK over his last 5 GS.

Joey Votto has yet to hit the IL, but has battled tweaks in his back at least twice this year. Plus, Steven Brault and Chase Anderson trying to stick in the PIT, MIL rotations, Ian Happ's gloomy outlook, and why Tyler O'Neill may benefit from the trade deadline in STL.

Brandon Woodruff is a top-rated starting pitcher for his road start today versus the Padres.

Edwin Encarnacion's trade to New York complicates the Yankees' roster and creates an opening in SEA. Plus, updates on Noah Syndergaard, Joey Gallo, Kyle Barraclough, Brandon Nimmo, Joe Palumbo and more.

Lucas Duda returns from the IL in KC; Dylan Cease remains at Triple-A in CHW; can Mike Clevinger save the Indians season? Plus starting pitching options for MIN; and outfield options for 2020 in DET.

Syndergaard on the IL, Bruce and K. Hendricks hurting, and updates on Eovaldi and Manaea. Earlier: C. Seager to miss some time. Plus, Duplantier, Seranthony, and JaCoby. Even earlier: speculating on some guys who are hurting but not on the IL. Plus, Cano and the Mets.

Maeda, Lucchesi, and Mikolas headline today's 12 game slate, but some typical "Strong Start" options find themselves in risky situations today.

It should be bombs away in Houston, as the Astros face mediocre pitching in two great hitter parks.

Adrian Sampson has been missing a lot of bats lately, and has two pretty tasty matchups this week.

Tyler Chatwood is likely to get the first shot at the Cubs rotation after Kyle Hendricks went down. Plus updates on Cahill, Duplantier, Rodgers and more

Ryu, Bauer, and Peacock lead Sunday's group of strong starts. Griffin Canning, Sonny Gray, and John Means could also provide decent results.