
The pennant races are heating up and Jan Levine profiles a couple contenders who may soon be seeing some decent producers back in their lineups.

With Drew Hutchison set to return today and start, Dan Marcus endorses a couple Cleveland power bats.

Todd Zola ranks the week's starting pitching, and Gerrit Cole tops the charts in his return from the COVID list.

Dylan Cease has been dominant at home, earning a 2.20 ERA and 3.28 FIP with a 32.9 percent K rate, putting him in a decent spot against a right-hand heavy Yankees lineup.

Christopher Olson is touting Salvador Perez to do well against a struggling Jon Lester and the Cardinals.

Juan Carlos Blanco checks out the offerings at the WynnBet Sportsbook for Friday's MLB action and lands on four wagers to target, including a look at a first five-innings bet in the Giants-Rockies matchup.

In Friday’s 14-game slate, Mike Barner likes the Dodgers’ left-handed hitter Max Muncy against Mets pitcher Tylor Megill.

Jason Shebilske analyzes the top waiver-wire options for the week, including the return of Brandon Belt.

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.

Kevin Payne looks over Thursday's short slate and suggests a Padres stack including Jake Cronenworth.