How much staying power does Howie Kendrick have? Plus, the Jed Lowrie saga continues for NYM, dominoes to fall in PHI, and more.

Justin Verlander owns a 158 BPV over his last 6 GS.

There has been a focus on high fastballs leading to great results for pitchers in CIN. Plus, Carlos Martinez's imminent return in STL, Adam Frazier's struggles in PIT, an opener for Yu Darvish in CHC, and Travis Shaw's struggles in MIL.

Clayton Kershaw is a top-rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Padres.

With Aaron Hicks ready to make his season debut, either Cameron Maybin or Mike Tauchman will likely be the odd man out. Plus, updates on Felix Hernandez, Corbin Martin, Willians Astudillo, Daniel Mengden, Erik Kratz, Chad Green and more.

Spencer Turnbull has been a pleasant surprise for DET, Adalberto Mondesi is exceeding expectations in KC, Charlie Tilson up for CHW, Lindor and Ramirez lagging in CLE, and Michael Pineda possibly better than you think for MIN.

Freeman, Glasnow, Altuve, Velasquez, and King Felix. Earlier: Gordon, Zunino, Kelly, Strop, and an update on Judge. Earlier this week: Treinen, Price, and a Matz update.

Robbie Ray is joined by Brad Peacock, Shane Bieber, Aaron Nola, and Jonathan Loaisiga in the Strong Start group.

It's a tougher-than-normal week for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they face some tough pitching in some not-so-friendly parks. Our look at hitter matchups for the week ahead...

Kyle Gibson has been dominant in his recent starts, and lines up for two starts this week.

Tyler Glasnow's forearm strain opens up a rotation spot in Tampa, though the IP might be divided among several pitchers. Plus, Edwin Jackson joins his 14th MLB team, and Travis D'Arnaud and Aaron Altherr get second chances with new clubs.