David Freese has stumbled badly out of the gate. And now a quadriceps injury is forcing him to cede 3B playing time to Ian Stewart.

Adam Wainwright is today's top choice starting pitcher in his road matchup versus the Mets. Plus more on the starts of Shields, Milone, Cueto, and J.Fernandez.

Kyle Farnsworth becomes the third Mets closer this season. Plus updates on Teixeira, Nova, Fuld and more

After torn ligament sapped Dustin Pedroia's power in 2013, he received a cortisone shot for his ailing wrist. Also: Orioles, Yankees get IFers back; a young Rays slugger; Blue Jays closer and more.

Tanner Roark is a best choice starting pitcher today in his home matchup versus the Angels. Plus more on the starts of A.Sanchez, W.Peralta, C.Buchholz, and Keuchel.

Jose Reyes is back from injury, along with Koji Uehara and Denard Span. Plus notes on Lind, Ludwick, Pettibone and more.

Cincy starter Homer Bailey, a Cub-killer in past, returns to Wrigley.

Ike Davis gets a fresh start in Pittsburgh. Plus updates on Tanner Scheppers, Cody Ross and more.

Wandy Rodriguez has lacked both velocity and results in the early going, and his manager is concerned. Plus notes from the other teams around NL Central.

Cobb, Anderson and Latos have injury concerns as more starters land on the disabled list. Which ones are serious?

Ervin Santana takes on the Mets and is today's top choice starting pitcher. Plus, more on the starts of Tony Cingrani, Corey Kluber, Colby Lewis and more.