Stephen Strasburg must be happy to face an Atlanta Braves offense that is the worst in baseball tonight. Strasburg is a top selection on Friday in his home start.

Adam Ottavino has taken over ninth-inning duties for the Rockies. Plus updates on the HOU outfield, Jose Bautista, Drew Stubbs, Blake Swihart, Rich Hill and more.

When the Twins called up Jorge Polanco June 30, they thought they were getting a utility infielder. Polanco had other plans, though, catching fire at the plate and pushing aside Eduardo Escobar at SS for now. Plus, more from the AL Central.

No strong starts but plenty of wildcards, including Syndergaard, Kluber, Lester, and Danny Duffy

STL RHPs Alex Reyes (pictured) and Luke Weaver join the Cardinals staff this week. Plus more closer fun with Ramos, Bedrosian hitting the DL, and more.

Jett Bandy's recent plate performance is at least making us take notice for now. The HOU outfield draught, OAK's closer outlook, Ketel Marte's immediate future in SEA, and more...

Kennedy faces a sluggish White Sox offense rarely at its best against RHPs.

Zack Greinke is back on the hill vs. the Mets, plus updates on Pillar, Zimmermann, Wheeler and more.

Given Logan Verrett's struggles since assuming the role of 5th starter, might the Mets be on the verge of making a change? Plus a look at ATL 3B, MIA 1B and the OF in PHI and WAS.

Rick Porcello is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start versus the Yankees

Gerardo Parra might see a reduced role in Colorado. Plus a look at who benefits from Alex Rodriguez's retirement, Nick Castellanos heads to the DL, bad news for Sonny Gray owners, and more.