Justin Turner, Syndergaard (new injury), Cespedes (new injury), Doolittle (update), C. Martinez, and LeMahieu. Earlier: Schebler, W. Ramos, Mazara, Morrow, plus updates on Cespedes, Correa, Darvish, Donaldson, and Pedroia.
What can we expect from Cole Hamels in possibly his last start with the Rangers? Can Luis Castillo finally start to right the ship against the Cardinals?
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.
Tyler Chatwood can’t find the strike zone and is at risk for being shifted to a relief role for the second consecutive season. Plus, coverage of the CIN outfield, MIL and PIT rotation, and how new field management in STL could impact the bullpen.
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.
Eric Lauer making strides for the SD rotation, plus a look at the new 3B option in SF, a recovering ARI rotation, the bullpen in LA, and catchers in COL.
Justin Turner, Syndergaard (new injury), Cespedes (new injury), Doolittle (update), C. Martinez, and LeMahieu. Earlier: Schebler, W. Ramos, Mazara, Morrow, plus updates on Cespedes, Correa, Darvish, Donaldson, and Pedroia.
What can we expect from Cole Hamels in possibly his last start with the Rangers? Can Luis Castillo finally start to right the ship against the Cardinals?
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.
Tyler Chatwood can’t find the strike zone and is at risk for being shifted to a relief role for the second consecutive season. Plus, coverage of the CIN outfield, MIL and PIT rotation, and how new field management in STL could impact the bullpen.
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.
Eric Lauer making strides for the SD rotation, plus a look at the new 3B option in SF, a recovering ARI rotation, the bullpen in LA, and catchers in COL.