The emergence of Matt Adams could lead to the Nationals eventually having too many appealing lineup options.

If Alvarez (DH, BAL) can rebound from a hamstring injury, he may claim the 3B job in BAL, at least for a while. Also: Swihart's roster status in BOS, Walker winning 1B time in NYY, Gomez shows signs of life in TAM and SS churns again in TOR.

Coming off the disabled list, Adam Wainwright will need to show signs of rejuvenation quickly before the Cardinals turn to younger options. Also, looks at SP in CHC and CIN, how MIL will fill in Vogt’s void, and backup OF options in PIT.

Could the SD outfield have a new speed source? The ARI bullpen and updates on the SF outfield, plus a look at COL catchers and the ripple effect of a Justin Turner return in LA.

In dealing with poor performances from their OFs not named Springer, the Astros have an embarrassment of riches. Not so with LAA, SEA, and TEX, all of whom have corner outfield issues that are looking for solutions...

Royals' closer and free-agent-to-be Kelvin Herrera is having a good year on a bad team; if he gets traded, who's in line for saves in Kansas City? Plus, the center field picture in Chicago, Cleveland's fifth starter options, and more.

Even after promoting Mike Soroka, the Braves may not be done bringing exciting pitching prospects to the majors this year.

Darren O'Day may have seized the BAL closer job, at least until Zach Britton is ready to return. Also: Bradley's struggles in BOS, German's gem in NYY, Yarbrough's opportunity in TAM and sixth-starter pecking order in TOR.

Ian Happ’s struggles in CHC could soon warrant a demotion, even if the Cubs won’t yet admit it publicly. Plus, a look at the weak links in the CIN OF rotation, the MIL rotation, injury fill-ins in PIT, and STL’s upper minors bats.

The Corey Seager injury creates uncertainly (and opportunity) in the Dodgers outfield, plus the 2B situation in SF and ARI, the SD 'pen and the Rockies rotation.

With Dustin Fowler beginning to pop at Triple-A, is surging Mark Canha's OAK playing time short-lived? SEA's poor rotation outlook, Evan Gattis on the brink in HOU, and more...