J.T. Realmuto has exceeded expectations with a .317 BA, 5 HR and 9 SB. Can he keep it up? Plus Bryce Harper, Bud Norris, Angel Pagan and Tony Cingrani.

Shin-Soo Choo has been banged up all year, but he's been productive when he's on the field. Can he contribute to the Rangers' pennant drive? Also Gallardo, Hicks, An. Sanchez, and Buxton.

Danny Espinosa's recent surge has generated considerable buzz in Washington. Can he keep it up? Plus Freddie Freeman, Jaime Garcia, Jeanmar Gomez, and David Freese.

Andrew McCutchen's slump, going back to last season, has now lasted four months. Should we still expect a return to his previous production?

Is Xander Bogaerts really a $30 player and is Lance McCullers a good second half target? Plus performance validation analysis of Brad Miller, Didi Gregorius, and Justin Wilson.

Madison Bumgarner has been among the top starters in all of baseball for the past several years, but is he taking his game to a new level in 2016? Plus, Christian Friedrich, Yasmani Grandal, Yangervis Solarte, and Jace Peterson.

Jake Arrieta owns a dazzling 2.33 ERA in 2016, but he has been scuffling of late. Is there reason for concern? Plus, Carlos Gonzalez, Bartolo Colon, Cameron Rupp and Adeiny Hechavarria.

Can Hanley Ramirez help get the Red Sox out of their funk? Also Stroman, Avila, Fister, and Mazara.

Carlos Carrasco looks to be having the breakout that many predicted entering 2016—can he sustain it? Plus the ageless Adrian Beltre, Kevin Pillar, Drew Smyly, and Ketel Marte.

Our next Spotlight shines on Michael Pineda, whose inconsistency and chronic blowups have overshadowed his immense upside.

Is Josh Donaldson even better now than he was during his MVP 2015 season? Plus performance validation analysis of Chris Davis, Tyler Duffey, Alcides Escobar, and Collin McHugh.