Sorting out whether to go for it or break down for parts in Houston and Cincinnati.
In a moribund year for rookies, a variegated quartet of NL freshmen are getting it done at the plate.
The absence of young Cubs capable of climbing to the highest level from a series of drafts handicaps the club’s actions.
With a review of the Phillies of old, judging the skippers of maladministered franchises has its problems.
The Dodgers deal with diverging developments, both Windy City teams get good news, plus more news on the injuries beat.
Buster Posey gets going at Triple-A, Some massive numbers from an Astros outfielder, and a potential monster with the Red Sox.