Seranthony Dominguez appears to have the inside track in PHI, but things are cloudy in KC. Plus, Alonso, Calhoun, J. Martinez and Andrus activated; Kershaw could start this weekend; and more.

Fred Zinkie takes an early look at the Trade Deadline status of each NL East club.

Domingo German is a top starter today for his home start against the Mariners

Shane Bieber will fill void left by Carlos Carrasco while CLE will piece parts together in the bullpen. Plus, updates on Jeurys Familia, Evan Longoria, Ronald Acuna, Yovani Gallardo and more.

Justin Smoak may be slumping, but that may not be the biggest risk to his playing time in the near term. Also: Davis down in the dumps in BAL, Moreland cools in BOS, Loaisiga debuts in NYY, and Kiermaier set to return in TAM.

Soler, Carrasco, Foltynewicz and Longoria out for a while. Earlier: Pedroia, Cahill, Cozart, and an update on Syndergaard. Even earlier: Update on Ohtani, plus Daniel Robertson and Vlad, Jr.

With a limited amount of options for today, we have to put the majority of our chips on the "Strong Start" tier. Can we trust them all?

Andrew Suarez has pitched much better than his ERA would suggest, and gets a couple of soft matchups this week.

A breakout season for Jorge Soler hits a roadblock as a left foot fracture will keep him out at least six weeks. Plus, activations for Brandon Belt, Andrelton Simmons, and Julio Teheran, and Rich Hill eyes a start next week.

Aaron Nola, Dylan Bundy, and Lance McCullers are strong plays on Sunday.

Tyler Naquin has good timing coming off the DL, and could get a shot in CF as the Indians look for OFs who can hit. Plus, four Angels hit the DL, and Wilmer Flores and Joe Mauer are activated.