Mat Latos had his latest rehab start cut short, so may not be quite ready to return. It won't be long, though, and when he does, either Tony Cingrani or Alfredo Simon will have to go.
Aramis Ramirez is on the verge of returning from injury, and reclaiming his third base job. Plus, Shelby Miller's struggles continue, and more from around the division.
Peter Bourjos was buried for awhile, but is making a case for more playing time. It may not be long, though, until we see Oscar Taveras manning center field.
The Pirates aren't getting much production from their outfield corners, and Gregory Polanco is off to a blistering start in Triple-A. The Super Two deadline is probably all that stands between him and the starting right field job.
Will Jason Grilli's struggles lead to an opportunity for Mark Melancon to close? Also, a look at how Olt and Valbuena could both see consistent at-bats in Chicago, and the struggling middle infield in St. Louis.
Wandy Rodriguez has lacked both velocity and results in the early going, and his manager is concerned. Plus notes from the other teams around NL Central.
After a miserable start to the season, Billy Hamilton exploded with a huge game. Plus, Braun's thumb hurting again, and revisiting some bullpens around the division.
Mat Latos had his latest rehab start cut short, so may not be quite ready to return. It won't be long, though, and when he does, either Tony Cingrani or Alfredo Simon will have to go.
Aramis Ramirez is on the verge of returning from injury, and reclaiming his third base job. Plus, Shelby Miller's struggles continue, and more from around the division.
Peter Bourjos was buried for awhile, but is making a case for more playing time. It may not be long, though, until we see Oscar Taveras manning center field.
The Pirates aren't getting much production from their outfield corners, and Gregory Polanco is off to a blistering start in Triple-A. The Super Two deadline is probably all that stands between him and the starting right field job.
Will Jason Grilli's struggles lead to an opportunity for Mark Melancon to close? Also, a look at how Olt and Valbuena could both see consistent at-bats in Chicago, and the struggling middle infield in St. Louis.
Wandy Rodriguez has lacked both velocity and results in the early going, and his manager is concerned. Plus notes from the other teams around NL Central.
After a miserable start to the season, Billy Hamilton exploded with a huge game. Plus, Braun's thumb hurting again, and revisiting some bullpens around the division.