With the Dodgers way out front, Austin Barnes could be in line for his best month yet. What a Cueto return could mean for the SF rotation. Plus the SS in ARI, rotation options in SD, and the COL bullpen.

Clayton Kershaw returns to face the Padres, and Nelson, Carrasco, and Gray earn positive ratings.

Mike Leake becomes an 'ace' in SEA because of other injuries in rotation. Plus, Bryce Harper not expected back soon, Cody Bellinger activated, Dusty Coleman demoted and more.

Paulo Orlando earned a starting job to begin 2017 with a .302 BA in 2016 but faltered out of the gate. Two months of downtime due to injury may have helped revive his offense, and he could aid KC in their playoff chase. Plus, the final week of potential September callups in the AL Central.

SEEING RED: Bumgarner draws a hot-hitting and solid-on-the-road STL nine

With Bud Norris shelved, Blake Parker is the pick to get the call in the ninth inning. Plus, Cespedes out for season, Ahmed fractures wrist, Turner to be activated, D. Wright shut down, and more.

Barring a rehab setback, Lance McCullers is one of the most notable September returnees, but his role and outlook seem far from certain. A look at some of the roster expansion plans for AL West clubs.

Minnesota twirler draws a beatable White Sox foe on Wednesday.

WAS ace Max Scherzer and his elite skills are back. Plus, Judge takes time off, Frazier goes to DL, Toronto makes two roster moves and Turner back with Reds.

With Justin Bour sidelined for at least a few more weeks and his replacements at first base struggling, might the Marlins soon promote prospect Brian Anderson? Plus a look at the ATL starting rotation, NYM outfield, PHI catcher, and more.

Chris Sale is today's top rated starting pitcher for his start in Toronto versus the Blue Jays