With less than three weeks left in 2014, it's not too soon to check out some of the more fluid performance-and-playing-time situations remaining, and how they might impact 2015.

Both LAA and OAK have September issues that need addressing over the long-term. But while the A's suffer with sub-par middle infield depth, Cory Rasmus' recent heroics offer hope for the Angels rotation.

There are always pitchers whose stats bear watching late in the season. And TJS out-patient Alex White may be one of these.

September is always a somewhat unpredictable playing time month thanks to roster expansion and injury shutdowns. But it helps to begin thinking about the winners, losers and opportunities in advance.

The three SEA rotation spots behind Hernandez and Iwakuma have seemed tenuous for a while. But recent performances by James Paxton and others suggest that some quality competition is at hand.

Billy Burns returned to the minors when OAK picked up Sam Fuld. But the September 2013 Billy Hamilton show suggests that Burns can help this September, if not earlier.

With Joaquin Soria gone, the Rangers are auditioning their ex-closer Neftali Feliz to replace him. But can Feliz run with the job, and who is next in line if he can't? And should you even care?

After hitting 9 HR and batting .269 through 175 AB, C.J. Cron's Triple-A demotion mystified many fantasy owners. But the reasons behind it were clear, and Cron's return date perhaps not so much.

DET seeks another back-end bullpen piece to help surging Joe Nathan; KC needs power; CHW looks for buyers; and other AL Central notes that may impact your fantasy team.

As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, we identify some MLB-ready/experienced players—like Nick Franklin—who could be impacted by their clubs' needs and moves

As OAK GM Billy Beane reminds us again, nothing is ever certain in OAK. Except for more player moves and now volatility in the A's #5 rotation spot. LAA also continues digesting its recent RP acquisitions, and more.