Wily Peralta's near-3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP since the All-Star Break have been fueled by some significant skill gains.

The skill sets of current closers so far in 2013.

Some players have come charging out of the gate after the All Star break with bats and feet aflame. But do their skills back up their stats?

Ivan Nova's curve has become a dominating pitch, and he's using it more frequently. How have he and 50 other AL and NL SPs changed their pitch mixes to change their fortunes?

More chances to grab value—either through trading/acquiring closers with stratified standings, or through speculation.

Owners looking to make a trade before the fantasy deadline need to consider a batter's consistency as well as his skill.

Given what Charlie Morton did in July, it might be time to revisit the Morton-Halladay comparisons that surfaced a couple of years ago.

Keeping with the theme, we look at BAL, HOU, SD and TEX

Does your league use OBP instead of or in addition to BA? Using Isolated Patience turns up some useful OBP options.

Zack Greinke and Stephen Strasburg are widely accepted as elite SP in many leagues. But if you're keeping them and other SP active on the road and have the flexibility to do otherwise, you're playing with fire.

A look at ARI, BOS, CLE, CHC and MIL pens just a week before the deadline.