Nelson Cruz is facing lefty Pirate Derek Holland tonight, and according to Kevin Payne, that makes him a must-start.
Bernie Pleskoff offers some early season observations, like what's the deal with all the breaking balls, and why are pitchers like Gerrit Cole throwing up in the zone?
Hotshot rookie Luis Robert should take advantage of Jakob Junis and the Royals and comes priced at a significant discount.
Erik Siegrist checks out the free-agent pool in the American League, where top prospects like the Blue Jays' Nate Pearson have started making their big-league debuts.
Despite questionable pitching options across the slate, Justin Bramlette figures Jon Lester is worth his price tag as he should be able to handle a weak Pirates' offense.
Jan Levine is back with his NL recommendations, including a number of hot performers and returning veterans.
Todd Zola's weekly hitter rankings has the Rockies on top as they're set to face a couple of weak pitching staffs.
Todd Zola ranks the week's starting pitching as Jacob deGrom is one of a number of top-tier pitchers scheduled for two starts.
If you’re hoping to punt/pay down for pitching, Chris Bennett says targeting Mike Fiers could work, as he faces a weak, though surging, offense in a pitcher's park in Seattle.
Justin Bramlette says as long as Michael Brantley is hitting in the heart of the Astros' order and continues to produce, you should snap him up at his reduced price tag.
Chris Morgan previews the Saturday slate and offers up a Rockies' stack at home against Joey Lucchesi and the Padres.