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.

Bud Norris has been a big part of the Astros rotation excellence in June. But how long will he remain with the team and how long can this rotation keep it together? Plus SEA's OF issues, Mike Olt's comeback, and more.

Joe Saunders is a surprise as today's top choice in his home matchup against the Pirates. Plus more on the starts of Milone, Medlen, Porcello, and M.Moore.

Dan Haren's year isn't quite as bad as it looks, but he'll be spending the next block of it on the DL. Plus updates on Duda, Gomez, Dyson and more.

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.

Four key pitchers, a couple of catchers, and an All-Star first baseman headline another tough week for injuries.

Another young Tampa Bay starter may get an extended look. Plus, Buchholz sees his return delayed, Happ aims for a post-All Star break return, and the Yankees may open up a spot via trade.

Cliff Lee's matchup against the Padres highlights a light day of action.

Will Middlebrooks is mired in a awful slump. Are the Red Sox say they aren't about to send him down. Plus notes on Brian Roberts, Nova, Adams and more.