Ben Sheets (RHP, ATL) reportedly will make his first MLB appearance in two years on July 15, likely replacing one of ATL's inconsistent young starters, Randall Delgado (RHP, ATL) or Mike Minor (LHP, ATL). Jair Jurrjens (RHP, ATL), whose surface numbers since his return from a minor-league demotion belie his shaky underlying skills, seems unlikely to be bumped. Sheets has a strong skills history, though his Dom and Cmd faded in recent years as he battled a series of injuries.

Nick Markakis was activated from the DL, and is expected to resume his duties as the team's starting right fielder when the Orioles resume action after the All-Star break. He has been sidelined since late May due to a broken hamate bone. Also, Lorenzo Cain set to return, Dillon Gee on the DL, and more...

Andrelton Simmons lands on the DL, prompting the likely recall of the player he replaced. Also, the Padres middle-infield audition, LAA's good rotation news, and more ...

The Red Sox and Rangers rotations will get a boost with the post-All-Star-Break returns of Clay Buchholz and Colby Lewis, respectively.

The big bat in the Marlins lineup, Giancarlo Stanton (OF, MIA) will be on the sidelines for up to six weeks due to a knee injury and the followup surgery. Read on to see if you should trade him way or he is a safe investment after he returns.

TEX has activated Derek Holland (LHP, TEX) from the disabled list. Holland had missed the past month with shoulder and elbow ailments, as well as an undisclosed illness that left him 15 pounds lighter.

In the AL, Garrett Richards and Jake Arrieta were sent to the minors after rough starts. And in the NL, Ryan Howard was activated from the DL.

Both Dustin Pedroia and Dee Gordon will be sidelined by thumb injuries. Plus Chris Tillman, Jonny Venters and more ...

The last full week of NL games before the All-Star break will feature eight three-game series.

Carlos Lee finally agreed to be traded, creating ripple effects in his significant wake. Also, Brian Roberts back on the DL, along with Andrew Cashner, Haren's struggles, and more...

FIREWORKS DISPLAY: The Yankees and Red Sox meet in a four-game series to highlight the final weekend of the season's first half.