Former top prospect Aaron Hicks is now overshadowed by Byron Buxton among MIN OF prospects, but his huge surge in July makes him a very intriguing second-half target.

The soaring power skills and improving batting eye of David Peralta are two reasons to make him a premium second-half target.

The monthly skill surge of Eduardo Escobar is making him an intriguing under-the-radar speculation source for the second half.

Brad Miller is sliding under the radar as a potential young cornerstone bat, but his recent surge in hard contact and consistent above-average wheels might change that in the second half.

Manny Machado was one of the game's most skilled bats in June, flashing an impressive power/speed combo. Was it a one-month blip or point on his growth curve?

Justin Turner quietly has been one of the most skilled bats in MLB so far in 2015, and he's one game away from qualifying at 2B in many leagues.

George Springer is one of several young bats who could take a big step forward with a tweak when hitting with runners on base.

Norichika Aoki has a crazy 5.00 batting eye during his plate appearances on the road. Now that's a high-five.

Owners in deep leagues can get some nice value by employing Mark Canha when righties are on the mound.

Yasmani Grandal had one of the best combinations of plate control and power of any batter in May.

Stephen Vogt has become the most productive catcher-eligible bat in the game. A scan of his skill changes from 2014 to 2015 suggest it's no fluke.