A handful of aces lead the full slate on the last Friday in July. Several must-sit options make spending up on offense an option.

Brad Brach is early favorite as BAL closer while Zach Britton will set up in New York. Plus, BOS fills need with deal for Nathan Eovaldi, Gary Sanchez out a month, Yoenis Cespedes out for season, and more.

Improving closer Keone Kela may not be the only TEX—or AL West—reliever being evaluated by contenders as we approach non-waiver trade deadline. Blake Parker's status in LAA, a look at the rampaging A's suddenly changing circumstances, and more...

Only two strong starts on Thursday but plenty of judgment calls.

Arodys Vizcaino might be out for 2-3 weeks, giving A.J. Minter the chance to get the bulk of saves. Plus, Sanchez and Cespedes hit the DL, Poncedeleon sent down, Buchholz returns, Santana reinstated, and more.

Playing at AAA-Rochester, Miguel Sano is on the doorstep for a return to MIN. Could a call-up be mere days away? Also: closer thoughts in CHW, CLE; Martinez's continued struggles in DET; Fillmyer's opportunity in KC.

RAY OF HOPE: Nathan Eovaldi will put his 2.12 ERA, 10.0 Cmd at home on the line against NYY.

Justin Turner's injury shifts Manny Machado to third. Plus, Blake Snell hits the DL, Aaron Altherr and Mark Leiter sent to the minors, Corey Oswalt and Ryan Borucki to be recalled, and more.

A few NL East participants in the Futures Game could impact their big league clubs this season.

Jordan Zimmerman is a strong start today on the road against the Royals

Sean Doolittle's extended stay on the DL means Kelvin Herrera or Ryan Madson are likely saves options in WAS. Plus, updates on Noah Syndergaard, Junior Guerra, Jesus Aguilar, Mike Zunino, Brian Goodwin and more.