Dinelson Lamet, Ivan Nova, and Jerad Eickhoff highlight a few of the "Wildcard" options that could be in play on a slate that doesn't feature one starter with a "Strong Start" tag.

The Rays will have to juggle their lineup for Lucas Duda to become the primary DH. Plus, updates on Stephen Strasburg, Lewis Brinson, Pat Neshek, Dan Jennings and more.

Brad Hand to close? But what if he too is on the move? COL starters on the mend, while injuries hit the LA rotation. Plus the 1B situation in SF and a new lead-off man in ARI.

Call on Alex Wood, Dallas Keuchel, and Danny Salazar on Friday.

Early reports indicate Eduardo Nunez will be a lineup regular with the Red Sox. Plus, updates on Stephen Strasburg, Erick Aybar, Zack Cozart, Kyle Barraclough, Aaron Altherr and more.

In spite of the Royals dealing for a closer and past would-be-closer, Joakim Soria and his stopper-worthy skills could still be in line for saves as the season winds down. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.

Max Scherzer is the day's best choice with only eight games on the schedule.

Los Angeles needs a fifth starter on Saturday but there aren't many in-house candidates. Plus, updates on Adam Wainwright, Dexter Fowler, Anthony Swarzak, J.T. Riddle, Austin Jackson and more.

Santiago Casilla looks bound to vacate the OAK closer role, be it this year or by this time next year. Oakland's options, the ever-evolving Astros' pitching staff, LAA's offensive woes and more.

Plenty to smile about: Chris Sale has held current SEA batters to a .554 OPS.

Brock Stewart looks to get an immediate bump with injuries to Clayton Kershaw and Brandon McCarthy. Plus, KC acquires Trevor Cahill and Brandon Maurer; Tyson Ross placed on the DL; Stephen Piscotty to be out longer; and more.