Now on the bench, Coco Crisp is struggling in OAK, which has little OF talent behind him. The closer outlooks in SEA and TEX, HOU's September innings, and more...

Josh Tomlin is rated a 2.57 for Wednesday's road start against the White Sox.

Eovaldi's elbow balky, Hardy back in BAL, SF's Aoki to have concussion symptoms checked, Duda day early in return to NYM.

Looking ahead to 2016, we shine the spotlight on the pitching staffs of the NL East. For instance, what will the Nationals do with free-agents-to-be Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister?

Raisel Iglesias is on fire coming into his start versus the Pirates. Plus more on the starts of Kershaw, Carrasco, Nola, and T.Walker.

Joe Panik is expected back for the Giants, Andrew Susac is placed on the 60-day DL, and an update on the 3B position for the White Sox.

Gazing forward, 2016 could be a year in which youth is served in many AL East rotations. And while closer duties are settled in most places, some new (and old) names could move into key setup roles.

Rick Porcello is a risk/reward play in his home start vs. the Jays on this Labor Day. Plus more on the starts of Greinke, Scherzer, Y. Ventura and I. Kennedy.

Carlos Carrasco could return to the CLE rotation Tuesday. Plus updates on Jose Iglesias, Hanley Ramirez, Johnny Giavotella, Wil Myers, Domonic Brown and Yasiel Puig.

Lackey and Keuchel tabbed as Sunday's top Matchup plays.

Nori Aoki (pictured) is just one of several players who will man LF in SF during September. Plus updates on Harvey, Perkins, Springer, and more.