Only injuries to other SS options have kept Brad Miller in SEA, where his playing time is in jeopardy. We also check in on an LAA roster in flux and the Ranger pitching outlook.

Masahiro Tanaka is a top choice starting pitcher today in his road matchup versus the Cubs. Plus more on the starts of Wainwright, Bauer, Hammel, and F.Liriano.

MLB home run leader Jose Abreu lands on the DL with an ankle ailment Plus notes on Gio Gonzalez and the Washington rotation, and more.

Alfonso Soriano's offensive barrage in the 2H of 2013 set expectations high, but he's had trouble living up to them so far. Also, Kendrick, Wilson, Hutchison, B. Miller.

Brandon McCarthy's 5.00 ERA won't garner him much attention in most leagues. But his elite skills should, and they have been driven in part by a tweak in his pitch mix from last season.

Zach Britton has nailed down one traditional save chance. Are there more to come? Also: Bradley, Bogaerts, the Beltran injury, and more from the AL East.

Garrett Richards looks to continue garnering respect around the league. Plus more on the starts of Wily Peralta, Mike Minor, Drew Smyly, Jason Vargas and more.

Andrew Cashner was placed on the 15-day DL, plus updates on Middlebrooks, Farnsworth and more.

Power and saves. That's what this week's offering, er... offers.

Meshing the hot statistical starters with some game-action looks, like Boston's Mookie Betts.

The daily transaction wires are often watered down with names of non-prospects or veterans. Keep an eye on these players, however, as they could be on the verge of a callup.