Max Scherzer owns a 31% SO rate against current CHC bats.

A trade and an injury open up playing time in the SF outfield, a familiar catcher worth a look in LA, outfielders in COL and SD, plus middle infield options in ARI.

Blake Snell, Patrick Corbin, James Paxton, and Clayton Kershaw lead the first Friday in September.

Shohei Ohtani likely will miss 2019, but how TJS affects his offensive status is unknown right now. Plus, Danny Duffy and Martin Prado are done for 2018, Kolten Wong to be activated, and more.

Even beyond the near-certain departure of long-time Mgr Mike Scioscia, LAA seems to have more questions than their divisional competitors. We examine the off-season outlooks for all the AL West clubs.

Four games on Thursday feature five strong starts, including Luis Castillo against the Padres.

SD has a good problem on its hands, an abundance of catchers after the recall of Francisco Mejia. Plus, WAS to give Robles a look, Devers off of DL, Jansen may miss series, J.P. Crawford is back, and more.

Could Jake Cave's second-half success be complicating the MIN outfield playing time picture for 2019? Plus, how Eloy Jimenez might impact the CHW roster next year, the offseason OF exodus in CLE, and lineup openings in DET and KC.

Severino eyes a road start against the Athletics.

The Rays promoted Nick Ciuffo at catcher and activated the speedy Mallex Smith from the DL. Plus, Jorge Soler unlikely to return in 2018, Marcus Stroman returns, Justin Bour activated, and more.

Best predictions on some possible playing time changes during September.