Andrew McCutchen's slump, going back to last season, has now lasted four months. Should we still expect a return to his previous production?

Hidden beneath the mediocre surface stats of Lance McCullers over the last 12 months lies an attractive and emerging skill package that includes a high rate of strikeouts and groundballs.

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Is Xander Bogaerts really a $30 player and is Lance McCullers a good second half target? Plus performance validation analysis of Brad Miller, Didi Gregorius, and Justin Wilson.

Madison Bumgarner has been among the top starters in all of baseball for the past several years, but is he taking his game to a new level in 2016? Plus, Christian Friedrich, Yasmani Grandal, Yangervis Solarte, and Jace Peterson.

Jake Arrieta owns a dazzling 2.33 ERA in 2016, but he has been scuffling of late. Is there reason for concern? Plus, Carlos Gonzalez, Bartolo Colon, Cameron Rupp and Adeiny Hechavarria.

Can Hanley Ramirez help get the Red Sox out of their funk? Also Stroman, Avila, Fister, and Mazara.

Projections and five bullpens to watch.

Carlos Carrasco looks to be having the breakout that many predicted entering 2016—can he sustain it? Plus the ageless Adrian Beltre, Kevin Pillar, Drew Smyly, and Ketel Marte.

The skills of former top prospect Wil Myers exploded in June, putting him on pace for an age-25 breakout if he can stay healthy.

Our next Spotlight shines on Michael Pineda, whose inconsistency and chronic blowups have overshadowed his immense upside.