Devon Travis if back for the Blue Jays, but the team is going with a bigger bench in the short term. Plus updates on Tim Beckham's demotion, Luis Sardinas' recall, Jason Motte's activation and more.

It's easy to see Brian Dozier has been in a season-long slump with a .199 BA, but the decline has actually been going on since mid-2015. It may be time for the Twins to consider other options for a stretch. Plus, more from the AL Central.

Drew Smyly and Jose Fernandez are two of our strongest plays for Thursday, and they face each other in an afternoon tilt in Tampa.

Jarrod Dyson will likely get the bulk of Alex Gordon's playing time as the veteran recovers from a broken wrist. Plus updates on Yelich, Heyward, Vogelsong and more.

TEX's ongoing roster shuffle and his own poor performance could place Prince Fielder's playing time in jeopardy barring a quick turnaround. HOU's rotation dilemma, a SEA catching update and more.

Quintana rated nicely against Cleveland club which struggles vs. southpaws.

Eric Campbell will be among those who will fill in for the injured Lucas Duda. Plus updates on Zimmermann, the Rangers OF and more.

With Ryan Howard struggling terribly, might he soon begin ceding some PT against right-handed pitching to Tommy Joseph? Plus notes on ATL 5th SP, MIA 2B, NYM 1B and WAS lineup shuffling.

Jeff Samardzija is today's top rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Padres

The Mets are concerned about Lucas Duda's back, creating an opening for Eric Campbell and possibly Alejandro De Aza and Wilmer Flores. Plus, good news for Yangervis Solarte owners, Jason Heyward avoids the DL, Sonny Gray hits the DL and more.

Please, whatever you do, don't cut ties with Colome due to Boxberger's return in TAM. Also: Wieters' awakening in BAL, Buchholz hanging by thread in BOS, ditto Pineda in NYY, and Bautista, leadoff hitter, in TOR