Nick Gordon's batted ball profile has become much more intriguing, and he headlines our list of AL Central players who could step up and provide some sneaky value in the second half.

Jonathan Hernández was a rapidly developing bullpen arm prior to Tommy John surgery several Aprils ago. His return to and opportunity with TEX tops our AL West list of second-half sleeper opportunities

Assessing the potential fantasy value of Mike Soroka, Max Meyer, Mark Vientos, Kyle Finnegan, Matt Vierling, and others for the second half.

Examing the case for Cal Mitchell, Jake Fraley, Caleb Kilian, Tyrone Taylor, and Andre Pallante to be standout players in the second half.

Exploring the path to fantasy relevance for Corbin Martin, Joey Bart, Edwin Rios, Miguel Vargas, Luis Campusano and Ryan Vilade in the second half.

The bat of Matt Carpenter (DH, NYY) certainly seems to warrant more plate appearances, and now the Yankees may have discovered a way to make that happen. Also: 2H rotation plans in flux in BAL, buyers or sellers in BOS, two returnees shake up mix in TAM, and the impact of the managerial change in TOR.

Emmanuel Rivera earning everyday playing time for KC; Akil Baddoo returns to Detroit; the length of Lance Lynn's leash; Nolan Jones post-hype production; Tyler Duffey turning his 2022 around

The Rangers rotation looks tentative now, and projects to look much different by this time next year. We check in on the HOU and SEA late-inning arms, LAA's strikeout-prone OF, and more...

The replacements in Philly; a Nationals' starting pitcher worth considering; the Miami saves situation; the Braves turn to Canó; and is it time for the Mets to look to the farm? All this week in our NL East PT TOMORROW.

STL is scuffling at the plate. What are the potential solutions? Plus, annual trade rumors regarding Josh Hader have emerged in MIL; a pop-up first base prospect could be making the case for a future role in CIN; the future of the outfield in CHC could be taking shape; and, a look at potential rotation additions for PIT for the second half.

There was a lot of movement on the 3B depth chart in SF in the last week. Plus, an under-the-radar name to monitor in the 2nd half in COL; can we finally prepare for Tatis' return in SD?; can Lux latch onto a bigger role in LA?; and, ARI has a logjam in the outfield that it could solve in the next few weeks.