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.

Brandon Drury was one of the Angels' most productive hitters before going down with a shoulder injury, but he now faces a crowded playing time situation upon his return. We check out the post-trade-deadline AL West.

Could Jordan Lawlar provide a needed spark in ARI? Plus, a pitching prospect on the rise in SF, some crowded lineup spots in SD and COL, and the suddenly solid pitching staff in LA.

Luis Urías is starting to look more like himself for MIL and could be promoted back to the majors quickly. Plus, an under-the-radar prospect in CIN, the middle infield playing time crunch continues to grow in PIT, who will STL use to fill its rotation, and potential outfield help for CHC.

Matt Wallner's PT is on the rise, and he has the potential to provide power down the stretch.

Chas McCormick's suddenly torrid offense has made him both an attractive bargaining chip and everyday player in HOU as Yordan Alvarez returns. We run down the key AL West situations to watch as the August 1 trade deadline approaches ...

Though he is on record as hoping it will not be the case, Boston OF Adam Duvall is one of several players who could be on the move, if only into new roles, given the looming trade deadline. How might the likeliest roster shakeups shake out?