
Jan Levine has a slightly smaller rundown of NL options than last week to get you prepared for the North American start to the regular season.

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are one of 14 teams with a seven-game schedule from September 16-22. Todd Zola highlights the matchups and unveils his weekly hitter rankings.

Travis d'Arnaud has missed time with a minor injury and a trip to the paternity list in recent weeks, but when available, he's taken over as Atlanta's primary catcher.

The Cleveland Guardians are one of six teams with seven games the week of September 9 to September 15. See how they and the rest of the MLB rank in Todd Zola's weekly hitter rankings.

Bryan Reynolds and the Pirates top Todd Zola’s hitter rankings for the week of September 2 to September 8.

Oneil Cruz has moved to to center field in one of the more significant recent changes to National League lineups.

The week's significant injuries include Willson Contreras, whose broken finger will likely end his season prematurely with the Cardinals' postseason hopes dimming.

Bobby Witt and the Royals play eight games the week of August 26 to September 1, making them a top team in Todd Zola's weekly hitter rankings.

Erik Siegrist digs into the American League free-agent pool ahead of Opening Day as Anthony Volpe appears ready to take over the starting shortstop role for the Yankees.