As the major league trade deadline nears, the NL Central teams figure to continue to be among the most active.

With Alex Cobb on the comeback trail, will Chris Archer be sent back to the minors? Plus notes on the rest of the AL East.

Brett Lawrie's move to second base gives his fantasy owners added flexibility, but at least one teammate is likely not as happy about the switch. The Red Sox and Yankees head into the second half with some sorting out to do on the left sides of their infields. The Yankees have a rotation log jam as well. And the Rays may have glimpsed their bullpen of the future.

Over your objection, your league mates enacted a tight in-season salary cap to combat dreaded "dump" trades. How can you put your team in the best position for the pennant push?

The left side of the Yankees infield should return soon after the All-Star Break. But what do Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter have to offer fantasy owners? Plus, Middlebrooks, Napoli, Longoria, Nova, McGowan, more...

A couple of young pitchers, Gerrit Cole and Tony Cingrani, may be in line for extended rotation looks. Meanwhile, Rodriguez gets the nod as MIL closer, and the Cubs may have a couple of additional save candidates.

With three saves in as many days, Koji Uehara appears to be pulling away from the Red Sox bullpen pack. Meanwhile, a young OFer makes his mark in the Bronx, and a young pitcher earns his first win in Baltimore.

Another young Tampa Bay starter may get an extended look. Plus, Buchholz sees his return delayed, Happ aims for a post-All Star break return, and the Yankees may open up a spot via trade.

Yes, it would be nice if trade talks led to a completed deal. But even if not, they don't have to be a waste of time.

Matt Moore owners were warned about the potential for his current skid. Could Jose Iglesias supplant Will Middlebrooks or Stephen Drew?

How long will Will Middlebrooks remain in the minors? Can Chien-Ming Wang help the Blue Jays? Will Phil Hughes be traded? Read on ...