After hitting 9 HR and batting .269 through 175 AB, C.J. Cron's Triple-A demotion mystified many fantasy owners. But the reasons behind it were clear, and Cron's return date perhaps not so much.

When will Mookie Betts be back? Will the Orioles upgrade at the trade deadline? Which Yankee has surprisingly avoided injury? Who will Joe Maddon start on a given night? Who might set up Casey Janssen in TOR soon?

In a tight division, there's only one obvious seller, but plenty of moves will be made that will have fantasy implications. Here we take a look at a few players that could be on the move, and others that could be affected by upcoming trades.

Carl Crawford and his $20 million salary have returned to a crowded LA OF. How does the PT picture shake out entering the second half?

With the July 31 trade deadline rapidly approaching, we'll take a look at what the teams in the NL East might do and the effects of such moves.

DET seeks another back-end bullpen piece to help surging Joe Nathan; KC needs power; CHW looks for buyers; and other AL Central notes that may impact your fantasy team.

As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, we identify some MLB-ready/experienced players—like Nick Franklin—who could be impacted by their clubs' needs and moves

Will Manny Machado's second half be even bigger than some expect? Who is next to leave Boston? Should the Yankees also be entertaining build-for-2015 thoughts? TAM welcomes back a shortstop... or does it? And TOR turns into a M*A*S*H unit.

Both Yadier Molina and Brandon Phillips suffered thumb injuries that will sideline them for an extended period, leaving their respective teams scrambling for replacements.

Chase Headley is one of many potential movers as the MLB trade deadline looms. What would be the effects of such moves?

Niese takes another trip to the disabled list. What's next for the NYM starting rotation? Plus, a look at ATL C, MIA 2B, PHI OF and more.