The Mets brought back Seth Lugo to take Matt Harvey's next start. Plus updates on Felix Hernandez, Adam Ottavino, Matt Carpenter, Alex Avila and more.

Kennys Vargas was one lost soul in 2015 with a .240 BA at MIN and then a humbling demotion to Double-A in July. With an infield roster crunch, he gets another chance despite a .235 BA at Rochester. Plus, unusual player placements at CHW and KC, and more from the AL Central.

On a day with no strong starts, Adam Wainwright, Drew Pomeranz, and Trevor Bauer head a loaded wild card lineup.

Alex Colome returns from the DL and waves go through the TAM bullpen. Plus updates on Urias, Teheran, Kang and more.

Anticipated post All-Star break returns from Keone Kela and Yu Darvish aren't likely to keep pitching-needy TEX from acquiring more arms. A look SEA's rotation, the OAK and HOU bullpens, and more.

Johnny Cueto heads the list in a day without a "Strong Start" entry.

Jordan Zimmermann and Trevor Plouffe hit the DL; Dodger rotation gets reinforcements; Papelbon activated, and more...

Dee Gordon is eligible to return from his 80-game PED suspension on July 28. But given his ineligibility for the MLB postseason, how will he fit into MIA's plans? Plus notes on ATL 2B/SS/3B/OF, the starting rotations in NYM and WAS and more.

David Price has had his fair share of struggles recently but gets a strong start designation at home against the Rangers.

WAS puts Joe Ross on the DL as Stephen Strasburg returns to the mound. Plus updates on Zack Greinke, Abraham Almonte, Chris Coghlan, Eddie Rosario, Yordano Ventura and more.

Contending BAL begins the 2016 2H with an unsettled 2017 catcher spot. Likewise, BOS and NYY have longer-term issues that could be partially addressed by 2H performances...