Josh Hader's struggles have overshadowed Josh Bell's miserable time since joining SD. Plus, Corbin Carroll is getting the call in ARI; the end of the season will be rocky for COL hitters; the closer narrative is dead for Gabe Kapler and SF; and, two storylines to watch in LA.

After a slow start, Marcus Semien has been delivering value. Liam Hendriks is having an excellent year, but he's not quite at the elite level he established in recent seasons. Plus updates on Dylan Bundy, Whit Merrifield, and Yasmani Grandal.

Brian Serven's overall stats don't show much promise, but his results at Coors Field suggest he has some hidden upside.

Call-ups for August 21, 2022: José Butto (RHP, NYM) and Tyler Cyr (RHP, PHI)

Edward Cabrera has looked good since returning to the Miami rotation and gets one juicy matchup and one tough one this week.

Eduardo Rodriguez (DET) and Manuel Margot (TAM) are among Sunday's notable activations.

Charlie Morton draws a HOU club that scored 21 runs on Thursday but has bracketed that with struggles at the plate.

Need pitching help? Dustin May could save the day...

Roansy Contreras has been struggling this season, but there are some encouraging signs in his sub-indicators. Plus, early analysis of Bryan Abreu, Josh Smith, Nelson Velázquez, and Gilberto Celestino.

Yankees, Pirates, Mariners, Rangers and Dodgers pens

Wacha, Bubic could exceed expectations; Strider faces test; Peralta, Gilbert timing not ideal.