The Tigers took a big step in stabilizing their shaky bullpen by acquiring Jose Veras in exchange for 19-year-old outfield prospect Danry Vasquez.

Does it make sense to blow off categories mid-season?

Trade deadline? There's a full slate of games too, including Jeff Locke's Pirates against the Cardinals.

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The Tigers traded for former Astro Jose Veras to bolster their bullpen. Plus updates on Morse, Harrison, Crain and more.

Through 100 AB, Justin Upton answered whether he could recover from 2012. Or did he? Plus R. Soriano, Todd Frazier, Tyler Chatwood and Devin Mesoraco.

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

Does Pujols' departure truly impact LAA? A successful formula in OAK; SEA catcher and HOU outfield woes; trade speculation in TEX.

Every team is in action today, including doubleheaders in Chicago and Pittsburgh.

Tony Cingrani gets another shot to stick in the CIN rotation. Plus updates on Pujols, Hafner, Snider and more.

Will the slumping Alex Gordon's batting average recover in the 2H, or are there worse times ahead? Also, Victorino, Frieri, Lowrie, Deduno.