While the Tigers are in first place, their star 1B isn't thumping as he has in the past. Also Jeremy Hellickson, Josh Hamilton, Erik Bedard and Jose Iglesias.

The top 30 projected skill sets for the second half of 2013.

Eric Hosmer has quietly returned to the form he displayed during his excellent 2011 rookie season.

Porcello gets a high mark against Chicago. Plus Turner, Skaggs, Davis, and more.

Ryan Braun came off the DL; Aramis Ramirez went on it. Plus updates on Howard, Kemp and Oswalt.

Jean Segura has been profitable, all right. But can it last? Plus Huston Street, Allen Craig, Nate Schierholtz and Jacob Turner.

There are some players showing significant changes in their plate discipline this season. Which players are becoming more aggressive and which are showing more patience?

Alberto Callaspo's defense and the problems of a highly-touted minor league prospect may have the Angels re-thinking their 3B plans. Also, is Brett Wallace replacing Carlos Pena in HOU? The latest on TEX's pitching woes and more.

Ian Kennedy faces the Dodgers for the first time since hitting Yasiel Puig in the face. Plus more on the starts of Wainwright, T.Wood, J.Shields, and Stults.

Yasmani Grandal's knee reportedly has both MLC and ACL damage, putting his season in jeopardy. Plus updates on Nolasco, Braun, Berkman and more.

Has James Shields (RHP, KC) maintained his stunning consistency despite the change of scenery to KC? Also, Raul Ibanez, Alexei Ramirez, Esmil Rogers and Nick Franklin.