Is Aaron Nola in the process of taking a step forward? Plus Josh Harrison, Jeff Samardzija, Ryan Zimmerman and Derek Norris.

Albert Pujols looks to shrug off his slow start. Or is it advanced age? Also Archer, L. Martin, Porcello, and Saltalamacchia.

Pens for the Reds, Rockies, Angels and Twins.

Is a hidden injury to blame for Adam Jones' terrible start? We see if his skills check out, and also dive into the early-season performances of Danny Salazar, Mark Trumbo, J.A. Happ, and Travis Shaw.

In spite of continued shaky plate control, the early power surge of Nick Castellanos cements his profile as a premium young power source.

Colby Rasmus has made some early-season changes in plate approach. Is it enough to propel him into the power-hitter elite?

Former first-round pick Aaron Nola's excellent early start confirms his profile as a young mid-rotation building block.

Few buys this week, but several players worth watching closely. Very closely.

Is Dallas Keuchel's slow start a fact or a fluke? Long range skills analysis, including 2016 performance, of Ian Desmond, Joe Mauer, Matt Moore, and Jed Lowrie.

Adam Wainwright has looked like a shell of his former self through his first six starts. Should owners count on him righting the ship quickly? Plus, Vince Velasquez, Neil Walker, Jayson Werth, and Mark Reynolds.

Is Noah Syndergaard ready to ascend to true ace status? Plus Anthony Rendon, Randal Grichuk, Shelby Miller and Domingo Santana.