Glasnow tabbed as one of Thursday's best

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: Nine games are on the docket. The Braves and Nationals are slated to get things going at 1:10 p.m. ET; that tilt in D.C is one of six day games on the schedule. Category and overall ratings are relatively high but in a tight dispersal of mound options. LHP Tarik Skubal (vs. MIL) tops the chart; he's seeking a third consecutive PQS-5. Mostly dry weather conditions are on tap. A hefty outward breeze is expected at Wrigley Field, and that's likely the most significant weather factor for the day.


Notable Starts:

Tyler Glasnow is rated well into the green for his road start against the struggling-at-home San Francisco Giants (.587 OPS). Yes, Glasnow has benefited from a .224 BABIP, but GB% and SwK% gains have...

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