The first week of the season has a few teams scrambling to patch holes in their lineups, some surprising and some expected.

Gerardo Parra is getting an extended look in the leadoff spot for Arizona, while the left side of the infield still presents problems for LA. Plus a look at closer candidates in Colorado should Betancourt get dealt, and in San Diego should Street get hurt.

Clayton Kershaw looks for his second win in the first week of the season.

Brian Roberts feels a "pop" in his knee, Chris Davis continues his first-week onslaught and a new date for Derek Jeter.

Ludwick injury fallout, trouble in Cubs and Brewers pens, and more

Aces are hard to come by as the first weekend of the 2013 season gets underway. There are six afternoon games today.

Erasmo Ramirez has a triceps injury; Jeter is not close; Fujikawa records a save and Parra leads off.

Injuries to two members of its starting rotation lead the Marlins to make a bold and surprising decision. Plus, ATL faces life without Venters, an update on the NYM starting rotation and more...

This Daily Matchups column previews the slate of games for Thursday, April 4.

Phil Coke got the Tigers' first save chance on Opening Day. Plus injury news on Ludwick, Venters, White, and more.

Jim Leyland offered little help last week to fantasy owners trying to figure out the Detroit closing situation. Leyland stated that he would be comfortable using any of the seven arms he currently has in the bullpen to close out a game in the ninth.