Gabriel Moreno is officially the catcher of the future in ARI. Plus, some major prospects moving up in the organization in SD, checking in on Miguel Vargas in LA, a battle for future playing time in the SF OF, and an intriguing OF prospect in COL.

Had he not arrived ahead of schedule, TAM's Jonathan Aranda might have been a September call-up. But what chances do he and others have of carving a significant role? Others covered: Hall and Kjerstad in BAL, Rafaela and Walter in BOS, Pereira in NYY, Barger in TOR.

Injuries have changed or are set to change the landscape of each team in the NL Central. We look at both the short-term and long-term implications of these changes.

Cal Quantrill is nearing a return to action, which will leave Guardian brass with a tough decision to make. Plus, Turnbull trying to work his way back as well and more from around the AL Central.

Back issues and a poor performance to date from Jose Abreu put HOU's 1B time in question, but thinking along with Mgr Dusty Baker is never that easy. We look at some playing time auditions in TEX and SEA, the SS outlook in OAK, and more ...

Royce Lewis has had yet another lengthy absence but is on a rehab assignment and probably nearing activation, plus more from around the division.

Long part of a subpar offense in SEA, J.P. Crawford is now surging in the second half, as the club's middle infield outlook begins to improve. We check in on the Rangers' lineup, Logan O'Hoppe's rehab status, and more...

Has OF Alex Verdugo gotten a wake-up call? Or might he find himself back in BOS manager Alex Cora's doghouse? Also: Cowser on borrowed time in BAL, rotation depth tested in NYY, Mead's opportunity in TAM and where Schneider fits in TOR.

STL, CHC, and MIL all altered their roster in significant ways that will impact playing time significantly for the next two months. Plus, an underperformer that's rarely been talked about in CIN and the shift in depth pitching options in PIT.

Craig Kimbrel is being used a lot in Philly; can it continue? Plus Luis García's future in WAS; new faces in MIA; post-deadline Mets starters, and the Braves fortifying their edges.

Looking into some post-deadline fallout and players to watch down the stretch in the Central.