Scherzer and deGrom are the day's best, but there are five more strong starts and several judgment calls worth considering on Thursday.

The Nationals' sell-off includes Daniely Murphy going to Cubs and Matt Adams to the Cards. Plus, Didi Gregorius and Leury Garcia hit the DL, Jose Altuve back with Astros, Kenley Jansen activated, Carlos Martinez returns, and more.

Melky Cabrera is heating up in the second half, and could be laying claim to RF in CLE. Plus, Welington Castillo's impending return in CHW, potential lineup changes in DET, and signs of improvement from Garver and Sano in MIN.

Hammer Time: Syndergaard owns encouraging SwK and contact indicators over recent starts.

Leonys Martin is out of the hospital, but there's no timetable for his return, leaving Greg Allen in CF for CLE. Plus, rookie pitchers get call in MIN and CHW, Darvish removed from rehab start, Strasburg to return Wednesday, and more.

Can (or should?) the Braves to bolster the left side of their infield? Plus updates on Nationals, Mets, Phillies and Marlins.

Blake Snell is a strong start for his home matchup versus the Royals

According to GM Brian Cashman, LHP Justus Sheffield will pitch for New York this season. But in what role? Also: ray of hope for Hays in BAL, rotation role for Rodriguez in BOS, Beeks impresses in TAM, and an infield logjam in TOR.

With a top-tier that isn't the most stable, we'll have to rely on a litany of "Judgement Call" options that possess a ton of high-risk, high-reward.

Gerrit Cole headlines the list of two-start hurlers for the coming week.

Just one start after coming back from an injury, Chris Sale heads to the DL again as BOS takes a cautious approach to his shoulder issue. Plus, a trip to the DL for Jeremy Hellickson, and one could be coming for Marcus Stroman.