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.
BAL gives Renato Nunez a look at 3B; is center field its next opening? Also: Back-of-the-rotation woes in BOS and NYY, and potential trades would open up starting-pitching opportunities in TAM, TOR.
Justin Turner, Syndergaard (new injury), Cespedes (new injury), Doolittle (update), C. Martinez, and LeMahieu. Earlier: Schebler, W. Ramos, Mazara, Morrow, plus updates on Cespedes, Correa, Darvish, Donaldson, and Pedroia.
What can we expect from Cole Hamels in possibly his last start with the Rangers? Can Luis Castillo finally start to right the ship against the Cardinals?
Jeurys Familia joins the A's for a shot at the postseason, but not as the closer. Meanwhile, Yoenis Cespedes, Carlos Martinez, and D.J. LeMahieu are all hurting, and Bradley Zimmer is done for the season.
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.
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.
BAL gives Renato Nunez a look at 3B; is center field its next opening? Also: Back-of-the-rotation woes in BOS and NYY, and potential trades would open up starting-pitching opportunities in TAM, TOR.
Justin Turner, Syndergaard (new injury), Cespedes (new injury), Doolittle (update), C. Martinez, and LeMahieu. Earlier: Schebler, W. Ramos, Mazara, Morrow, plus updates on Cespedes, Correa, Darvish, Donaldson, and Pedroia.
What can we expect from Cole Hamels in possibly his last start with the Rangers? Can Luis Castillo finally start to right the ship against the Cardinals?
Jeurys Familia joins the A's for a shot at the postseason, but not as the closer. Meanwhile, Yoenis Cespedes, Carlos Martinez, and D.J. LeMahieu are all hurting, and Bradley Zimmer is done for the season.
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.