The first Sunday after the All-Star break is full of enticing options, with nearly half of the 30 starters gaining top-tier status and 20 earning a positive score.
Gary Sanchez returns after nearly a month on the DL, hoping for a better second half. Strasburg and Zimmerman activated by WAS, the Rangers call up Willie Calhoun, the Cubs acquire Jesse Chavez, and more.
Tyler Chatwood can’t find the strike zone and is at risk for being shifted to a relief role for the second consecutive season. Plus, coverage of the CIN outfield, MIL and PIT rotation, and how new field management in STL could impact the bullpen.
Beckham, Valencia get boost in BAL with Machado going to Dodgers; Hand could close for Indians while Yates is new favorite in SD; Morrow hits DL; Strasburg due back Friday; and more.
Eric Lauer making strides for the SD rotation, plus a look at the new 3B option in SF, a recovering ARI rotation, the bullpen in LA, and catchers in COL.
Adrian Beltre's expiring contract and fading skills leave both short-term and long-term issues for rebuilding TEX. We revisit Kyle Tucker's immediate outlook in HOU, LAA's tenous rotation, and more...
Ervin Santana draws closer to his 2018 MLB debut following May finger surgery. Plus, Leury Garcia on a hot streak in CHW, the growing intrigue of Jake Cave in MIN, reasons to keep an eye on Burch Smith in KC, and more.
Kevin Pillar's injury gives Randal Grichuk a bump in playing time. Plus, the Pirates demote Austin Meadows, Eduardo Rodriguez and Jeff Samardzija hit the DL, Trevor Gott called up, and more.
The first Sunday after the All-Star break is full of enticing options, with nearly half of the 30 starters gaining top-tier status and 20 earning a positive score.
Gary Sanchez returns after nearly a month on the DL, hoping for a better second half. Strasburg and Zimmerman activated by WAS, the Rangers call up Willie Calhoun, the Cubs acquire Jesse Chavez, and more.
Tyler Chatwood can’t find the strike zone and is at risk for being shifted to a relief role for the second consecutive season. Plus, coverage of the CIN outfield, MIL and PIT rotation, and how new field management in STL could impact the bullpen.
Beckham, Valencia get boost in BAL with Machado going to Dodgers; Hand could close for Indians while Yates is new favorite in SD; Morrow hits DL; Strasburg due back Friday; and more.
Eric Lauer making strides for the SD rotation, plus a look at the new 3B option in SF, a recovering ARI rotation, the bullpen in LA, and catchers in COL.
Adrian Beltre's expiring contract and fading skills leave both short-term and long-term issues for rebuilding TEX. We revisit Kyle Tucker's immediate outlook in HOU, LAA's tenous rotation, and more...
Ervin Santana draws closer to his 2018 MLB debut following May finger surgery. Plus, Leury Garcia on a hot streak in CHW, the growing intrigue of Jake Cave in MIN, reasons to keep an eye on Burch Smith in KC, and more.
Kevin Pillar's injury gives Randal Grichuk a bump in playing time. Plus, the Pirates demote Austin Meadows, Eduardo Rodriguez and Jeff Samardzija hit the DL, Trevor Gott called up, and more.