Dylan Bundy, Brett Marshall, and Alex Wilson have proved they are ready to help support the pitching staffs for their big league clubs.

This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover two four-game series and six three-game sets.

REASON TO CELEBRATE: Tampa Bay has been getting stellar pitching of late, and the Rays are 14-6 over their last 20 games.

Call-ups for August 16, 2012: Florimon.

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After missing a series and returning for a pinch-hit appearance August 13, Jason Kipnis (2B, CLE) returned to the starting lineup August 14. After a blazing hot start to the season, he has cooled off considerably, having not homered since June 17, and only recording three steals since July 1. His year-to-date numbers remain strong, though it appears obvious that his power surge to open the season was a bit over his head. Kipnis had eight home runs by the end of May, but is still looking for his first month with above average power.

In the off-season, there was concern with how Miguel Cabrera (3B, DET) would handle the hot corner. When an errant ground ball fractured his orbital bone in spring training, those fears weren’t quelled. Fast forward to mid-August, and Cabrera is holding his own in the field.

Owners need to take risks and get incremental value if they are going to catch the leaders with less than 50 games to go. Here are some of those calculated risks with MIL, SD, SF, OAK and BAL.

The imminent return of Andrew Bailey should concern Alfredo Aceves owners. OAK may need a new 3B, Jason Castro hopes to pick up where he left off, and more ...

It's NOT a head-scratcher: Carlos Gonzalez is a sure-fire stud.

Need speed? <<That guy ain't available. So look at fast guys on running teams.