Sean Doolittle's extended stay on the DL means Kelvin Herrera or Ryan Madson are likely saves options in WAS. Plus, updates on Noah Syndergaard, Junior Guerra, Jesus Aguilar, Mike Zunino, Brian Goodwin and more.
Jeurys Familia joins the A's for a shot at the postseason, but not as the closer. Meanwhile, Yoenis Cespedes, Carlos Martinez, and D.J. LeMahieu are all hurting, and Bradley Zimmer is done for the season.
The first Sunday after the All-Star break is full of enticing options, with nearly half of the 30 starters gaining top-tier status and 20 earning a positive score.
Gary Sanchez returns after nearly a month on the DL, hoping for a better second half. Strasburg and Zimmerman activated by WAS, the Rangers call up Willie Calhoun, the Cubs acquire Jesse Chavez, and more.
Beckham, Valencia get boost in BAL with Machado going to Dodgers; Hand could close for Indians while Yates is new favorite in SD; Morrow hits DL; Strasburg due back Friday; and more.
Kevin Pillar's injury gives Randal Grichuk a bump in playing time. Plus, the Pirates demote Austin Meadows, Eduardo Rodriguez and Jeff Samardzija hit the DL, Trevor Gott called up, and more.
Another trip to the DL for Arodys Vizcaino means A.J. Minter should see ninth-inning duties again. Plus, updates on Eric Thames, Jon Gray, Santiago Casilla, Francisco Cervelli, Martin Perez and more.
Sean Doolittle's extended stay on the DL means Kelvin Herrera or Ryan Madson are likely saves options in WAS. Plus, updates on Noah Syndergaard, Junior Guerra, Jesus Aguilar, Mike Zunino, Brian Goodwin and more.
Jeurys Familia joins the A's for a shot at the postseason, but not as the closer. Meanwhile, Yoenis Cespedes, Carlos Martinez, and D.J. LeMahieu are all hurting, and Bradley Zimmer is done for the season.
The first Sunday after the All-Star break is full of enticing options, with nearly half of the 30 starters gaining top-tier status and 20 earning a positive score.
Gary Sanchez returns after nearly a month on the DL, hoping for a better second half. Strasburg and Zimmerman activated by WAS, the Rangers call up Willie Calhoun, the Cubs acquire Jesse Chavez, and more.
Beckham, Valencia get boost in BAL with Machado going to Dodgers; Hand could close for Indians while Yates is new favorite in SD; Morrow hits DL; Strasburg due back Friday; and more.
Kevin Pillar's injury gives Randal Grichuk a bump in playing time. Plus, the Pirates demote Austin Meadows, Eduardo Rodriguez and Jeff Samardzija hit the DL, Trevor Gott called up, and more.
Another trip to the DL for Arodys Vizcaino means A.J. Minter should see ninth-inning duties again. Plus, updates on Eric Thames, Jon Gray, Santiago Casilla, Francisco Cervelli, Martin Perez and more.