
Todd Zola offers his projected pitcher rankings for the stretch run as two National League teams split the top four spots between them.

Brad Johnson checks in with some in-flux bullpen situations, like in Kansas City, where Josh Staumont had a shaky June but has rebounded of late.

Jason Collette looks at the league-wide saves situation, as it seems these days that everyone gets a save!

Erik Siegrist looks over the AL free-agent pool as another top prospect joins the fray in Angels outfielder Jo Adell.

Brad Johnson dives into the trade deadline pitching deals and discuses how the changes in latitudes might impact teams, starting in Los Angeles where Danny Duffy becomes a Dodger.

Jason Shebilske analyzes the top waiver-wire options of the week, including the Brewers' Avisail Garcia.

Erik Siegrist sifts through the fallout from a wild trade deadline as Craig Kimbrel is among the big names to join the AL player pool.

Jan Levine is back to cover the latest NL adds and sees a certain Atlanta starter with plenty of potential opportunities.

Jason Shebilske looks over the mid-week waiver options as Eric Lauer emerges as a reliable rotation arm for the Brewers.

Jason Shebilske analyzes the top waiver-wire options for the week, including the Nationals' Starlin Castro.

Brad Johnson discusses pitchers on his hometown league team, starting with New York ace Gerrit Cole, whom Johnson just acquired.

Brad Johnson discusses the ban on applying foreign substances to balls, and offers readers a report card on Jacob deGrom.

Jason Shebilske examines top waiver-wire options for the week, and likes relief pitcher Kendall Graveman, who ranks second on the Mariners with six saves and has reclaimed closing duties for now.

Brad Johnson dives into closer assignments in the NL to see what changes could be on the horizon, including in Philadelphia where Hector Neris is the primary closer, but storm clouds are brewing.

Brad Johnson breaks down the mechanics of sliders and discusses slider-heavy pitchers, like Kenta Maeda, who are struggling so far this season.