The bullpen in BOS may be in better shape than many believe, and Josh Taylor is one of the reasons. Also: Davis demoted (finally) in BAL, Garcia's possible role in NYY, Wendle's opportunity in TAM and late-season SP possibilities in TOR.

Two solid options ready to step in for the dethroned Wade Davis in COL, while Will Smith makes his mark behind the plate in LA; plus a look at the SF rotation and middle infield options in both ARI and SD.

Sean Manaea may be a key component of a crowded and unpredictable OAK pitching staff attempting to leverage September roster expansion into the post-season. The HOU SS outlook, a promising TEX bullpen, and more.

Could Jarlin Garcia move up the bullpen ranks in MIA after improving his slider measurably over the last month? Plus, NYM utility depth, OF depth in ATL, SP depth in PHI, 5th starters in WAS, more.

A few familiar names could be called up to make in impact in the Milwaukee pitching staff before season's end. Plus, taking a longer look at prospects knocking on the door in PIT and STL, the role of David Phelps for CHC, and potential beneficiaries of Joey Votto's IL stint in CIN.

Andrew Vaughn a fast riser for CHW; Brusdar Graterol a bullpen candidate for MIN?; Mize and Manning moving quickly for DET; Plus, Singer and Lynch do likewise in KC, and Video game numbers from James Karinchak in CLE.

Since making the All-Star team as the lone representative from BAL, John Means has struggled. Is it time to cut bait? Also: Travis heats up in BOS, German's innings in NYY, Lowe and Wendle on the mend in TAM and Giles' health in TOR.

Kenley Jansen to get reduced workload over next few weeks, while Brandon Belt continues to scuffle in SF; plus OF at-bats opening up in ARI, catchers in COL, and monitored workloads for SD starters.

Once viewed as a franchise cornerstone, former top prospect Nomar Mazara is losing playing time in TEX. Josh Reddick on shaky ground in HOU, the second base outlook in OAK, and more...

Will the Marlins deem Dean worthy? Plus, NYM bullpen options, utility depth in ATL and WAS, Nick Williams mashing in the minors, and more.

Still 26 IP below his 2018 workload, Josh Hader appears to be running out of gas in MIL. Plus, Jon Lester's poor second half could force some creativity for CHC, Ke'Bryan Hayes watch in PIT, Senzel returning to 2B in CIN, and jump-starting the offense in STL.