Tyler Glasnow is working his way back from a shoulder injury, and while his first rehab start didn't go exactly as planned, he looks to be on track to rejoin the rotation within the next couple of weeks. Plus, a look at some potential September call-ups around the division.
The breakout continues for Jonathan Villar, who continues to put up monster numbers across the board. Can he sustain this level of performance? Plus, Adrian Gonzalez, Jason Hammel, Tanner Roark, and David Dahl.
Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save, one night after Tony Cingrani got torched in the ninth inning. Could there be more save chances in his future?
As expected, Anthony Rizzo's slow start to the season is now a distant memory, and he's proving to be well worth his lofty draft day cost. Plus, Francisco Cervelli, Freddy Galvis, Jimmy Nelson, and Cody Reed.
No longer blocked by Buster Posey following a trade to Milwaukee, Andrew Susac's path to MLB playing time has gotten closer. Plus, with Josh Harrison's slump extending beyond two months, who could potentially steal some AB in PIT?
Kyle Hendricks continues to stymie opposing batters, and has his ERA down to 2.22 on the season. Plus, Adam Wainwright, Yasmani Tomas, Wilmer Flores, and Hernan Perez.
Jorge Soler, who was starting to hit when he went down with a hamstring injury in early June, is set to begin his rehab assignment. Could he work his way into a regular role upon his return?
Max Scherzer is giving up a lot of home runs, but that hasn't prevented him from being the most dominant starter in the majors over the past two months. Plus, Patrick Corbin, Eugenio Suarez, Travis d'Arnaud, and Jedd Gyorko.
With Matt Carpenter and Jhonny Peralta sidelined, Jedd Gyorko has stepped up his game, and could be a fixture in the lineup for the foreseeable future. Plus, Josh Bell getting reps in right field, and more from around the division.
Starling Marte isn't hitting for as much power as he did in 2015, but with a step forward on the bases, he may be in the midst of a career year. Plus, Asdrubal Cabrera, Welington Castillo, Jacob deGrom, and Zach Eflin.
The relief corps in St. Louis hasn't been as effective as they were last year. Could they call upon their top pitching prospect to help out? Plus, multiple paths to playing time for Jose Peraza, and more from around the Central.
Tyler Glasnow is working his way back from a shoulder injury, and while his first rehab start didn't go exactly as planned, he looks to be on track to rejoin the rotation within the next couple of weeks. Plus, a look at some potential September call-ups around the division.
The breakout continues for Jonathan Villar, who continues to put up monster numbers across the board. Can he sustain this level of performance? Plus, Adrian Gonzalez, Jason Hammel, Tanner Roark, and David Dahl.
Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save, one night after Tony Cingrani got torched in the ninth inning. Could there be more save chances in his future?
As expected, Anthony Rizzo's slow start to the season is now a distant memory, and he's proving to be well worth his lofty draft day cost. Plus, Francisco Cervelli, Freddy Galvis, Jimmy Nelson, and Cody Reed.
No longer blocked by Buster Posey following a trade to Milwaukee, Andrew Susac's path to MLB playing time has gotten closer. Plus, with Josh Harrison's slump extending beyond two months, who could potentially steal some AB in PIT?
Kyle Hendricks continues to stymie opposing batters, and has his ERA down to 2.22 on the season. Plus, Adam Wainwright, Yasmani Tomas, Wilmer Flores, and Hernan Perez.
Jorge Soler, who was starting to hit when he went down with a hamstring injury in early June, is set to begin his rehab assignment. Could he work his way into a regular role upon his return?
Max Scherzer is giving up a lot of home runs, but that hasn't prevented him from being the most dominant starter in the majors over the past two months. Plus, Patrick Corbin, Eugenio Suarez, Travis d'Arnaud, and Jedd Gyorko.
With Matt Carpenter and Jhonny Peralta sidelined, Jedd Gyorko has stepped up his game, and could be a fixture in the lineup for the foreseeable future. Plus, Josh Bell getting reps in right field, and more from around the division.
Starling Marte isn't hitting for as much power as he did in 2015, but with a step forward on the bases, he may be in the midst of a career year. Plus, Asdrubal Cabrera, Welington Castillo, Jacob deGrom, and Zach Eflin.
The relief corps in St. Louis hasn't been as effective as they were last year. Could they call upon their top pitching prospect to help out? Plus, multiple paths to playing time for Jose Peraza, and more from around the Central.