Playing time shifts in KC with the Pasquantino injury; new save opps opening up in PIT and CHW; a couple NL Central rookies get chances; and more.

DJ Herz is a highly rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Cubs.

Who stands to gain playing time if Alec Bohm hits the injured list?

Emerging rookie Spencer Schwellenbach was the game's most skilled starting pitcher during August behind a combination of groundballs and whiffs.

Friday Full Edition features an interview with Rob DiPietro of the Dead Pull Hitter Patreon and podcast, and the Launch Angle podcast ... plus player news analysis and commentaries...

Angels call up two prized young starters in Caden Dana and Samuel Aldegheri; timeline for deGrom return becomes clear; Phillies send Taijuan Walker to bullpen; and more...

Framber Valdez has been dominate of late and leads the way on a loaded Friday slate.

Nick Lodolo has been struggling, though the underlying metrics look better than the surface numbers. Also, how is Framber Valdez finding success?

Yoán Moncada and Brooks Lee are currently on rehab assignments and could join their major league clubs soon.

Miguel Andujar's injury means more PT against lefties for Lawrence Butler. Plus J.P. Crawford returns, Chas McCormick gets sent down, and more.

Sonny Gray's ERA has climbed of late, but the Redbirds hurler remains a strong play.