Eric Sogard and Jonathan Villar are vying for time at the keystone over the final two months of the season in MIL. Also, a look at CHC's bullpen, PIT and CIN's infield depth, and STL's soon-to-be-crowded outfield.

Gerrit Cole draws a beatable Padres offense for a second straight start.

Michael Fulmer's injury opens door for Buck Farmer with the Tigers. Plus, updates on Jarrett Parker, Ryder Jones, Jett Bandy, Jesse Chavez, Matt Garza and more.

With an aging Pence in RF, how will the Giants handle PT over the season's final two months? Can Solarte stick as the SS in San Diego? Plus the COL bullpen, ARI shortstop options and a returning All-Star looking for ABs in LA.

James Paxton, Madison Bumgarner, and Jacob deGrom lead Friday's slate.

ATL ends the Freddie Freeman experiment at 3B and Ozzie Albies will mainly play 2B. Plus, Volquez done for the season, Polanco returns for PIT, Scherzer exits early, A.J. Cole to make spot start, and more.

All five AL Central teams were active at the trade deadline, with CHW, DET and MIN as sellers and CLE and KC as buyers. Reserve players like Alen Hanson hope to get the chance to earn a starting job. PT Tomorrow analyzes some possible AL Central beneficiaries of deadline day deals.

Jose Quintana is the day's lone strong start, but there are plenty of interesting wildcards for Thursday.

Amed Rosario is expected to play short most days for NYM, but some vets could bump him for PT. Plus, updates on the MIN bullpen, the HOU pitching staff, Dustin Pedroia, Ozhaino Albies, Keon Broxton and more.

Derek Fisher was obviously a big winner in HOU, but surprising Jake Marisnick also suddenly has a chance to make playing time inroads. The Rangers' future, LAA's rotation outlook, and more.

Brent Suter faces a scuffling STL squad not at its best against lefties.