A new call-up in SD looks to force his hot bat into the lineup; plus, the COL bullpen, catchers in SF, first base platooning in LA, and a utility man arrives in ARI.

Max Scherzer, James Paxton, and Hyun-Jin Ryu are each matched up against a bottom-third offense on Friday.

Daniel Murphy is back at 1B for COL. Plus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting recalled, Gio Gonzalez joining Brewers, Harrison Bader ready for STL, Mike Moustakas has fractured finger, Joey Wendle has fractured wrist, Gary Sanchez off IL, and more.

Danny Santana's torrid offense could force the Rangers into some tough PT calls following the return of Rougned Odor. A dreary LAA rotation outlook, OAK's OF issues, and more...

Gerrit Cole heads a group of six Strong Starts on a Thursday with some tough Judgment Calls.

With Matt Kemp sidelined, Jesse Winker could see virtually full-time duty with the Reds. Plus, updates on Gregory Polanco, Max Scherzer, Eloy Jimenez, Michael Wacha, Carlos Martinez, Jacob deGrom, Kyle Freeland, Todd Frazier and more.

Marlins starter Caleb Smith leads the youth movement in MIA. Plus, depth issues at SS in PHI, a caution flag for Robles in WAS, and more.

Justin Verlander faces a MIN lineup he has dominated in the past (.565 OPSA, 7.0 Cmd).

Jose Peraza may be running out of regular at-bats in CIN. Also, Travis Shaw and Kris Bryant's slow starts to the season in MIL and CHC, the rotation in STL, and the Felipe Vazquez injury scare in PIT.

Carlos Carrasco is a top-rated starter for his home matchup versus the Marlins.

With Matt Shoemaker out for the season, a group of pitchers get an early bump in playing time. Plus, injuries to Austin Meadows, Robinson Cano, Jean Segura and Victor Arano; Touki Toussaint demoted; and Daniel Zamora recalled.