Jeff Samardzija is one of a great many quality twin-turners to choose from on this week's NL slate.

Nate McLouth has been blazing hot, and has gained some playing time because of it. Plus Victorino's back is still acting up

Andrew Cashner stepped into the rotation spot that was vacated when Tyson Ross landed on the DL. The Padres also called up Robbie Erlin, and he will pitch out of the bullpen for now.

Felix Hernandez looks for career win number 101 against the Angels.

Bruce Rondon was greeted rudely in his MLB debut, plus updates on Helton, Lackey, Michael Saunders, Putz, and more.

Kevin Gregg gets his first save, Hiram Burgos arrives, plus the struggles of John Jay, James McDonald, and Michael Fiers and more...

Nothing but night games today as all 30 teams get their weekends underway. Atlanta at Detroit is the interleague series with Colorado at Arizona locked in an important four-game series in the NL West.

Tyler Chatwood gets another shot with the Rockies. Plus updates on Hanley Ramirez, Brandon Belt, Seattle shortstops, and more.

Patellar chondromalacia is a condition that can rob a player of his ability to steal bases, field and hit effectively. Chase Utley has struggled with it the past few seasons. Is his career over because of it?

Who replaces Heyward in ATL? Plus, an update on NYM and PHI OF situations, a look at injuries in WAS and MIA and more...

Clay Buchholz takes on the Astros at home and is today's top choice.