CHW, CLE and MIN, in a three-way battle for the division lead, rely on their strong bullpens, while DET and KC look to the future.

In BAL, it seems like the light may have come on for Cedric Mullins, but looks can be deceiving. Also: An unlikely trade candidate in BOS, injury woes pile up in NYY, Renfroe loses AB in TAM, and last call to get on board with Merryweather in TOR.

Paddack's woes; DH in ARI; Who's on first in COL; Stepping up for Stripling; SF sellers at the deadline?

Lance Lynn is a rare bright spot in a dismal Rangers season, making him both in demand and available to playoff wannabes willing to ante up. We look at this and other interesting pre-trade deadline ideas.

A plethora of young arms descend on Miami, giving the squad a luxury other teams covet. Plus Atlanta scrambles for starters, New York and Washington face the trade deadline, and Philadelphia saves still up for grabs.

Alzolay performed well in a spot start, stating his case for a full-time role in CHC's rotation. Plus, Chad Kuhl making a case for 2021 in PIT, Matt Davidson's power bat in CIN, solving the issues atop the order in MIL, and an outfield playing time crunch in STL.

Also: getting up to speed in CLE, prospect debuts in DET, a KC lineup shuffle, and veteran pitchers return in MIN.

Seven relievers, including Aaron Slegers (shown) have earned saves for TAM in 2020. But what might the future hold? Also: Trade musings in BAL, BOS; middle infield injury woes in NYY and a rotation need in TOR.

The closer carousel spins in Colorado and San Francisco; starting pitching depth in Arizona .... and who's catching in San Diego and Los Angeles? Current NL West issues with a eye towards the future...

As the August 31 trade deadline approaches, we attempt to divine some AL West club intentions. Beginning with the Astros, who with Michael Brantley (pictured) and now Yordan Alvarez out, are now struggling offensively.

Washington says they're committed to starting 20-year-old prospect Luis García at 2B—and you better believe them. Plus: will the real Rhys Hoskins please stand up; bullpen depth with NYM; Tomlin an SP in ATL; LF options in MIA; more.