Also, Ryan Helsley reclaims the closer role in St. Louis...

The Rangers 2H struggles have mirrored the fortunes of the pitching staff, which will again be the club's offseason focus. We take an early look at intriguing 2024 questions and issues around the AL West.

We have a full day of MLB action on tap, so check out the Daily Matchups to find out who to start and sit.

John Means made his first start since his Tommy John surgery and gives the O's options down the stretch. Plus news on Bryant, Kelenic, Alzolay and more.

Freddy Peralta owns a September ERA of 3.41 over his career.

Masyn Winn has had a rocky start; will it affect his role in 2024? Plus, what to make of Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo in 2024, a pitching prospect taking advantage of his opportunity for CHC, does Johan Oviedo have a long-term role in PIT, and the MIL infield will have a lot of question marks this offseason.

Brandon Woodruff is a top rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Marlins.

With James Paxton's season over, Nick Pivetta will gain starts for the Sox. Plus Yankees' plan for missing Domínguez and Severino, Rengifo out for the season, Kopech to the bullpen, and more.

A light slate overall, though there are a few cases where it's too early tell. But we do have Burnes, N. Marte, and Gore. Saturday: Quite a few players up in the air, but several are clearly done. Looking at Slater, L. Severino, Adolis, Gallo, Betts, Soler, and S. Alcantara. Wednesday: We're getting close to the end of the season, but the injuries haven't stopped. A Buxton update, Ohtani (new injury), T. Walls, and J. Romero.

Our weekly look at two-start pitchers for the upcoming scoring period.

KC's Cole Ragans looks to continue his late-season breakout, today in Toronto...