Julio Teheran's first taste of the big leagues was a bitter one, but he has more than held his own in his first full year. Plus Anthony Rizzo, Martin Prado, Jorge de la Rosa and Anthony Rendon.

Chris Davis is the real deal—Well, pretty much, anyway. Plus thumbs up or down on Matt Joyce, Jered Weaver, Michael Bourn, and Victor Martinez.

Just like Ke$ha, we want to know: SD, SEA, PHI, TAM, BOS, DET.

Though he got a late start, Francisco Liriano has been lights-out since May 11. Plus Andre Ethier, Ricky Nolasco, Kyle Blanks and Yasiel Puig.

All contact is not created equal. This week's article looks at which players are consistently squaring up the baseball and which player aren't.

Adam Jones is having another All-Star season, but he's doing so with some shaky skills. Also, Middlebrooks, Bailey, Moss, Hanson.

The reason for Joe Blanton's struggles can be found in an analysis of his hit and and HR rates by time through lineup.

A couple of surprise buys, combined with a bunch of guys to be suspicious about.

There were big expectations for Paul Goldschmidt entering his second full season, and he's answered the call. Plus Bailey, Melancon, Freese and Lagares.

Brett Gardner is not the same hitter we saw in 2010-2011. Is this a permanent change? Also: Jon Lester, Corey Kluber, Trevor Plouffe, and Chris B. Young

Two lists of relievers generated by the Closer Caliber Skills chart.