Only four teams in MLB have a lower OBP from the leadoff spot than ATL. Could Jason Heyward be the answer? Plus, a look at MIA 2B, NYM C and more.

Mike Leake celebrates Independence Day as today's top choice in a home start versus the Giants. Plus more on the starts of Hamels, Gibson, Gee, and Teheran.

The first significant trades of July, and their playing-time ripples: Fedlman, Arrieta, Marmol; plus health updates on Fowler, Price, Braun and more.

Dustin Pedroia continues to produce despite a thumb injury. Also Jeremy Guthrie, Travis Hafner, Miguel Gonzalez, and Jurickson Profar.

A quick look at some preseason predictions as we launch into the second half.

Leading off: How the Royals outfield might look, post-Jeff Francoeur.

Will Garza's recent hot streak continue against Oakland? Plus Minor, Chatwood, Norris, and more.

Brandon Belt may see some PT in the OF after all, as the Giants look for more ways to get Buster Poesy into the lineup. Plus Harper, Cahill, Avila, and more.

Jason Grilli is channeling his inner Dennis Eckersley in 2013. Can it continue? Plus Matt Holliday, Andrelton Simmons, Dillon Gee and Wilin Rosario.

Does your LIMA roster need a jolt? We've got you covered...

Injuries and poor play accelerate the Mariners make-over, with Dustin Ackley now getting a CF shot sooner than expected. A brewing LAA catcher battle, the OAK 2B and HOU SS outlooks, and more.