What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know: The NL East Gets Interesting

The Nationals started slow, but the Braves should be looking over their shoulders.

What You Need to Know: Bailed Out By a Homer-iffic Performance

Yesterday, Homer Bailey became the first pitcher to throw a no-no in 2013. Tonight, it'll be a power vs. power matchup when Max Scherzer takes on Jose Bautista and the Blue Jays.

What You Need to Know: No Trouble with the Curve

by Zachary Levine 7/02

A pair of late-game meltdowns helped to expose problems on NL squads. Tonight, Carlos Gonzalez shouldn't expect too many curveballs from Clayton Kershaw.

What You Need to Know: Buccos Bucking Losing Trend

by Daniel Rathman 7/01

The White Sox had a miserable weekend, including a doubleheader sweep by the Indians, while the Pirates became the first team to reach 50 wins. Tonight, Denard Span will try to solve Yovani Gallardo

What You Need to Know: Pandamonium Cools with Coors

by Daniel Rathman 6/28

Yesterday, Matt Garza sent his stock soaring with a strong outing against Milwaukee. Tonight, Pablo Sandoval and the Giants are set to lock horns with the Rockies.

What You Need to Know: LA Dodges a Giant Bullet

by Daniel Rathman 6/27

Last night, the Dodgers again took advantage of the rival Giants' roster holes to complete a three-game sweep. Tonight, Phil Hughes will battle Adrian Beltre and the Rangers for the right to stay in the Yankees' rotation.

What You Need to Know: Meet the Detroit Tigerrors

by Daniel Rathman 6/26

Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers bumbled their way to a loss against the Angels. Tonight, the Giants will attempt to break through against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers.

What You Need to Know: Rays Outshine Jays

by Daniel Rathman 6/25

Last night, the Rays brought the Blue Jays' 11-game win streak to a halt. Tonight, Alfonso Soriano will look to square up on old friend Kyle Lohse.

What You Need to Know: Power Anchors

by Daniel Rathman 6/24

Yesterday, the Mariners flexed their power muscle thanks to their free-agent signings. Tonight, the Blue Jays will look to extend their hot streak when they take on the Rays.

What You Need to Know: The Rocky Road Less Traveled

by Daniel Rathman 6/21

Roy Oswalt took a circuitous route to Colorado, but the Rockies might have found a keeper. Tonight, Ricky Nolasco will try to stay dominant at AT&T Park as he faces Hunter Pence and the Giants.

What You Need to Know: The Outstanding Oriole

by Daniel Rathman 6/20

Yesterday, Chris Davis got back on the multi-homer track. Tonight, Ben Zobrist will try to snap his slump as he faces Andy Pettitte.

What You Need to Know: Wheeling and Dealing

by Daniel Rathman 6/19

Yesterday, the Mets had a look at a potentially bright future with a pair of their young pitchers. Tonight, Josh Willingham will look to turn his fortunes against Chris Sale.

What You Need to Know: Yu Better Watch Out

by Daniel Rathman 6/18

Yesterday, Josh Johnson showed off his vintage form against the Rockies. Tonight, Seth Smith ought to be wary of Yu Darvish as he tries to avoid becoming the fireballer's next strikeout victim.

What You Need to Know: Blanks Shoots Padres to Top

by Daniel Rathman 6/17

Yesterday, the Padres returned to a record above .500 for the first time in two years thanks to Kyle Blanks. Tonight, Travis Wood will try to continue his dominance against righties.

What You Need to Know: A Royal Rotation Surprise

by Daniel Rathman 6/14

The Royals are winning ballgames again, thanks to their pitching staff. Tonight, Carlos Gomez will look to find success against Bronson Arroyo.

What You Need to Know: Mets Magic Bests Miller

by Daniel Rathman 6/13

Yesterday, the Mets dealt Shelby Miller his first four-run outing. Tonight, Felix Doubront will hope that he still has Matt Wieters' number when he faces the Orioles.