With less than three weeks left in 2014, it's not too soon to check out some of the more fluid performance-and-playing-time situations remaining, and how they might impact 2015.

Jacob deGrom is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start versus the Rockies. Plus more on the starts of Garza, McHugh, Miley, and Volquez.

Pedro Alvarez is off to meet with a foot specialist, and the Pirates have to cover first base. Plus updates on Tampa's outfield, Avila and more.

Marcus Stroman is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home matchup versus the Cubs. Plus more on the starts of F.Hernandez, Weaver, S.Miller, and Salazar.

Nationals closer Rafael Soriano will get some time to clear his head; who will pick up the 9th in WAS? Plus updates on Springer, Duffy, Smyly and more.

High Five: Carrasco draws a home start against CHW on Sunday.

While Alex Rios rests his thumb, who gains AB in TEX? Plus notes on Uehara, Hamilton, Taveras and more.

The Cubs' Starling Castro and Anthony Rizzo may be done for the year. Miguel Cabera has more injury issues to deal with and Darvish may be done.

The Cardinals have taken over first place, and have now added a potential impact arm for the stretch run. Plus, Adams dealing with sore oblique, Gennett leading off, and more.

David Price is today's top choice starting pitcher in his matchup against the Giants in Detroit. Plus, more on the starts of , Tyson Ross, Kevin Gausman and more.

Aaron Sanchez now has two saves in his last three appearances; what does TOR have in store for the balance of the season? Plus updates on Adams, deGrom, Milone and more.