Steven Matz returns from the IL, plus updates on Greinke, Nelson Cruz, Rizzo and more.

Chris Sale looks to follow up his 17 strikeout performance, and Noah Syndergaard, Shane Bieber, and Kyle Hendricks are other strong starts.

Carlos Martinez leads a trio of high-profile IL activations...

Tommy John surgery derailed his career just as it was getting started, but now Jose De Leon may be nearing a return to the majors. What role might TAM have in mind for him? Plus: Bundy's velocity drop in BAL, Pearce's precarious position in BOS, further thoughts on Andujar's absence in NYY and rearranging the OF deck chairs in TOR.

The Nationals right-hander owns a 195 BPV over his last 5 GS.

With Michael Conforto sidelined with a concussion, J.D. Davis is expected to start in left for the Mets. Plus, updates on Zack Greinke, Miguel Andujar, Brendan Rodgers, Anibal Sanchez, Mallex Smith, Jarlin Garcia and Richard Urena.

Who could step in if J. Urias misses extended time? A look at the outfield situations in both SF and SD, the changing COL lineup against LHP, and the upcoming return of a corner infielder in ARI.

Jacob deGrom has already faced the Marlins twice in 2019, and owns a 0.64 ERA, 14.1 Dom, 11.0 Cmd, 2.13 xERA, and 241 BPV against them.

Shaun Anderson provided the Giants with a very favorable first impression. Plus, Austin Riley coming up, Elvis Andrus placed on IL, Yankees acquire Kendrys Morales, Jeurys Familia returns, Miguel Sano activated, and more.

A long dormant LAA system may soon offer up some MLB help, including the likes of rapidly developing 1B Jared Walsh. A snapshot of the SEA rotation, the latest on the Yordan Alvarez watch, and more.

Zack Wheeler is Thursday's highest-rated starter for a road turn against the Nationals, though Trevor Bauer edges him out just slightly in K rating.