No starting pitcher has shown more growth in his skills during the second half than veteran Michael Wacha.

With time running out for making an impact in the standings, next week features one team playing nine games and four with eight. Targeting players in line for an uptick in playing time may help one accrue precious counting statistics, or a sneaky batting average addition in the next scoring period.

Lars Nootbaar has quietly become one of the game's best bats in the second half of the season.

Top xERA, K% and K%-BB% in August: How good are they?

Triston McKenzie is getting better as the season goes along.

With eyes on 2023, Adley Rutschman has settled into the second spot in the Orioles lineup; Oneil Cruz bumps into the lead-off spot, and Gavin Sheets rides his hot streak into the heart of the batting order.

The must-see finale of the career of Albert Pujols has been driven by his ability to mash lefties.

K% and K%-BB% and K%-BB% lately for your consideration.

George Kirby owns elite skills against lefty and righty bats, an approach that makes him a premium growth stock.

Although next week's focus could be on some much-anticipated promotions, Nathaniel Lowe has settled into third in the Rangers lineup. Lars Nootbaar continues leading off against right-handed pitching, and Harold Ramírez splits time between hitting third or fourth for the Rays.

Justin Verlander and Shane Bieber are two aces who have adjusted to declining stuff in 2022.