Three Ps arrive for CHW, BAL, WAS

Looking at skills, Cleveland closer John Axford has gotten off to a poorer start than last year when he lost his job in Milwaukee. Who would replace Axford if he continues to struggle?

Can Pineda keep it going? Plus Cole Hamels' first game of the season, and starts by Greinke, Gray, Lackey, and more...

B. Abreu, J. Giambi return

David Freese has stumbled badly out of the gate. And now a quadriceps injury is forcing him to cede 3B playing time to Ian Stewart.

Adam Wainwright is today's top choice starting pitcher in his road matchup versus the Mets. Plus more on the starts of Shields, Milone, Cueto, and J.Fernandez.

Kyle Farnsworth becomes the third Mets closer this season. Plus updates on Teixeira, Nova, Fuld and more

After torn ligament sapped Dustin Pedroia's power in 2013, he received a cortisone shot for his ailing wrist. Also: Orioles, Yankees get IFers back; a young Rays slugger; Blue Jays closer and more.

Tanner Roark is a best choice starting pitcher today in his home matchup versus the Angels. Plus more on the starts of A.Sanchez, W.Peralta, C.Buchholz, and Keuchel.

Jose Reyes is back from injury, along with Koji Uehara and Denard Span. Plus notes on Lind, Ludwick, Pettibone and more.

Cincy starter Homer Bailey, a Cub-killer in past, returns to Wrigley.