Jordan Schafer, owned in only about one-third of NFBC leagues, could be a surprising difference maker in the stolen base category.

The Indians have placed both Nick Swisher and David Murphy on the DL. Their DL stays will most likely extend well into September. This may provide an opportunity for Zach Walters, who has hit 20 HR combined in the majors and minors so far this year, to get regular playing time.

In the trade for David Price the Tigers gave up Drew Smyly and Austin Jackson. Price slides into the rotation slot vacated by Smyly and Rajai Davis will get a chance to play center field every day. The speedy Ezequiel Carrera could seize an opportunity for significant playing time if Davis isn’t up to the task.

With Joakim Soria’s skills so much stronger than Joe Nathan’s, is it only a matter of time?

Danny Salazar's skills are much stronger than his surface stats suggest. He could stick in the Cleveland rotation and be a significant fantasy contributor the remainder of the year.

Michael Bourn hit the DL again for the same problematic hamstring that has been bothering him since last year. Bourn’s stolen base production has been on a steady decline for several years. Is it time to devalue Bourn?

The White Sox have moved Ronald Belisario out of the closer role. Four relievers will have a chance for saves while Manager Robin Ventura sorts out the bullpen pecking order.

Manager Brad Ausmus is considering increasing J.D. Martinez’s AB by using a four-man rotation in the outfield. Plus more notes on the AL Central.

Which pitcher should you start? This article looks at consistency as a potential metric to use when deciding which starting pitcher to use.

Andy Dirks will begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. His return to the Tigers’ roster will have playing time implications for Rajai Davis and J.D. Martinez.

The Twins signaled their belief they can contend this year by signing Kendrys Morales. The addition of Morales has significant implications for several players on the Twins roster.