Aledmys Diaz hasn’t hit since his demotion to Triple-A and is currently injured, allowing Paul DeJong to continue to see time at shortstop for STL. Also, a look at alternate LF options in CHC, the ever-changing CIN rotation, and the bullpens in MIL and PIT.
Jake Arrieta hasn't performed up to his recent lofty standard so far in 2017. Is there reason to believe he can right the ship? Plus David Peralta, Scooter Gennett, Wade Davis, and Manny Pina.
Dinelson Lamet, Ivan Nova, and Jerad Eickhoff highlight a few of the "Wildcard" options that could be in play on a slate that doesn't feature one starter with a "Strong Start" tag.
Guest expert: Ray Murphy, co-GM and columnist at BaseballHQ.com … Also NL/AL News, Minor League Minute, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, Weekend Pitcher Matchups, Master Notes ... Runs 2:10:23
The Rays will have to juggle their lineup for Lucas Duda to become the primary DH. Plus, updates on Stephen Strasburg, Lewis Brinson, Pat Neshek, Dan Jennings and more.
Brad Hand to close? But what if he too is on the move? COL starters on the mend, while injuries hit the LA rotation. Plus the 1B situation in SF and a new lead-off man in ARI.
Jameson Taillon got roughed up in his last start, but he's a good bet to rebound and provide significant value the rest of the way. Plus, Seth Lugo, Eric Thames, Gerardo Parra, and Cory Spangenberg.
Aledmys Diaz hasn’t hit since his demotion to Triple-A and is currently injured, allowing Paul DeJong to continue to see time at shortstop for STL. Also, a look at alternate LF options in CHC, the ever-changing CIN rotation, and the bullpens in MIL and PIT.
Jake Arrieta hasn't performed up to his recent lofty standard so far in 2017. Is there reason to believe he can right the ship? Plus David Peralta, Scooter Gennett, Wade Davis, and Manny Pina.
Dinelson Lamet, Ivan Nova, and Jerad Eickhoff highlight a few of the "Wildcard" options that could be in play on a slate that doesn't feature one starter with a "Strong Start" tag.
Guest expert: Ray Murphy, co-GM and columnist at BaseballHQ.com … Also NL/AL News, Minor League Minute, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, Weekend Pitcher Matchups, Master Notes ... Runs 2:10:23
The Rays will have to juggle their lineup for Lucas Duda to become the primary DH. Plus, updates on Stephen Strasburg, Lewis Brinson, Pat Neshek, Dan Jennings and more.
Brad Hand to close? But what if he too is on the move? COL starters on the mend, while injuries hit the LA rotation. Plus the 1B situation in SF and a new lead-off man in ARI.
Jameson Taillon got roughed up in his last start, but he's a good bet to rebound and provide significant value the rest of the way. Plus, Seth Lugo, Eric Thames, Gerardo Parra, and Cory Spangenberg.