Homer Bailey is today's top choice starting pitcher in his home start versus the Pirates. Plus more on the starts of E.Santana, Z.Wheeler, Hand, and J.Chavez.

Espinosa to the rescue and rookies arrive in WAS, Strop may close for CHC, Collmenter to start for ARI

Max Scherzer is rated a 2.92 at San Diego.

Maddon names Moore's replacements, Wolf is a snake

Matt Moore and Josh Hamilton are likley to miss significant time. Plus injury updates on Middlebrooks, Nate Jones and more.

After a miserable start to the season, Billy Hamilton exploded with a huge game. Plus, Braun's thumb hurting again, and revisiting some bullpens around the division.

Justin Verlander and Adam Wainwright are today's top options on the mound. Plus more on the starts of Drew Hutchison, Felipe Paulino, Erasmo Ramirez, Alex Cobb and Brett Anderson.

The torn labrum in the shoulder of Avisail Garcia (pictured) will keep him out for the season. Plus news on OAK committee, young Cubs, and more.

Josh Beckett (pictured) is back. Will he be a mainstay in LA's rotation? Plus a look at the COL OF situation, and more across the NL West.

Plus an anticipated Johnny Cueto/David Price pitchers' duel, starts by Yu Darvish, A. J. Burnett, and more.

Paxton, Arcia added to DL; Shuck, Giovatella, Kouzmanoff called up