Jose Peraza is on fire, and making his case to start—both down the stretch and in 2017. But where will he play? Plus a look at a few other potential playing time battles, and a few players who could be on the trade block in the NL Central.

With Rich Hill ending up as the only "Strong Start" option, we're forced to investigate the matchups of "Wildcard" options like Seth Lugo, Felix Hernandez, and Tom Koehler.

The Nationals expect Stephen Strasburg to return before the season is over. Plus updates on Scott Kazmir, Mike Leake, Alec Asher and Alexei Ramirez.

Shelby Miller holds the key to ARI in 2017 and who's on first in COL? What is the future for the LA rotation, SF bullpen, and 2B in SD?

Jose Fernandez and a returning Clayton Kershaw are top picks for Friday.

Matt Duffy's season is over, giving Mike Mahtook and Richie Shaffer an opportunity for playing time. Plus updates on Stephen Strasburg, Billy Hamilton, Jordan Zimmermann, Chad Green, Danny Santana and more.

With 3 AL Central teams still in the playoff chase and uncertainty about the other 2 clubs, the 2017 rosters are very much unknowns. We take an early look this week at some position players who could take the field on Opening Day 2017. Next week: pitchers.

Wildcards Jamie Garcia and Ivan Nova are the day's best bets, with Trevor Bauer and Junior Guerra as other options.

Giancarlo Stanton returned earlier than expected, but will only appear as a pinch-hitter in the short term. Plus a busy day of callups from around both leagues.

Andrew Bailey is suddenly saving games again, but how long does this last? The beginning of SEA's 2017 auditions, a scrambled OAK rotation outlook, and more...

Jose Quintana goes at home against a hot-hitting DET lineup.