The Kansas City Royals picked themselves up off the mat last week after falling to 8-14 in their first 22 games of the year.

Thanks to their blowout loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, the Colorado Rockies dropped further into last place with a historic 4-23 record.

After 26 of their first 29 games came against a variety of contenders, the Cubs finally face division foes this week.

Prior to Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals have optioned infielder Thomas Saggese back to Triple-A Memphis and call up utility player Jose Barrero.  John Denton, ...