Andrew McCutchen is in the midst of an extended slump. Could his thumb still be bothering him, and who would benefit if he misses time? Plus, an Alex Reyes update, and more from around the NL Central.

Prospect watchers have grown used to Peter O'Brien's majestic power in the minors, but will that translate to playing time in ARI? Plus notes on Utley's 2B stronghold in LA, COL's rotation, and more.

Giovanny Urshela's 12-for-39, five HR spring wasn't enough to overcome a poor .225 BA in 2015. He's had a rather interesting 2016 at the plate in AAA-Columbus, and with CLE thin at 3B, his current surge may be a timely one. Plus, relief issues at CHW, KC and MIN, and more.

Huston Street's BPIs are on thin ice, but he still owns the LAA ninth inning—for now. We look at Dae-Ho Lee's power binge, the TEX outlook with Darvish shelved again, and more...

Giancarlo Stanton has been mired in an awful slump. Could an injury be at least partially to blame? Plus, notes on ATL & NYM infields, PHI OF and WAS SS.

Mired in the AL East basement, might TAM consider a serious shakeup? Also: Gallardo set to return in BAL, fifth starter to be named in BOS, prospect disappoints in NYY, Stroman struggles in TOR

Randal Grichuk hasn't been able to build off of last year's success. Will it cost him some playing time? Also, checking in on prospects in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, plus more from around the division.

There won't be much more dancing from Hunter Pence, who's expected to be out until mid-August. What are the ripples in SF's outfield? Plus ARI rotation updates; T. Ross, McCarthy, Ottavino rehabs; and more.

Jimmy Rollins is having big problems with RHPs again at CHW, so Tyler Saladino has been slowly getting increased PT at short. Plus, the paucity of options in CLE (OF) and KC (DH), and more from the AL Central.

Danny Valencia is a trade chip for the rebuilding A's, who have plenty of near-ready MLB replacements. Alex Bregman looks call-up primed in HOU; SEA and LAA may have some tough rotation calls, and more...

With Mike Foltynewicz on the shelf with bone chips in his right elbow, who will replace him in the starting rotation? Plus, notes on MIA 3B, NYM C, PHI OF and more.