Nothing changes teams fortunes more than deadline deals involving closers. Who might move?

The MLB trade deadline can be a scary time for owners in AL- or NL-only leagues. But that creates opportunities, as well.

Ichiro Suzuki is about to find out whether there's life after SEA. Colby Lewis is done for the season, Erick Aybar is on the shelf indefinitely, while trade rumors are now coming fast and furious ...

It might be difficult to remember that just four months ago, Ryan Braun's (OF, MIL) 2012 season was a great unknown. Though he had a history of stable and elite skills, his performance level was stained (legitimately or not) by a PED allegation. How would this roto-god respond on the field?

Five batters, including Robinson Cano (pictured) are whacking more line drives than other players but getting fewer hits.

Even while shuttling between AAA and MLB part-time play in 2011, Trevor Plouffe was hinting at better production to come. Now is the best time for rebuilders to look for 2013 help -- and we have both tips and ideas.

Two AL teams in the playoff chase which have struggled since the All-Star break are hopeful of starting rotation boosts as Dan Haren (RHP, LAA) and Gavin Floyd (RHP, CHW) return. Haren was activated from the 15-day DL to start Sunday, while Floyd will be activated to pitch Monday.

Many pitchers continue to try, but the only thing capable of shutting Dustin Pedroia (2B, BOS) down apparently is injury. Pedroia remains one of the AL's top second basemen, but his struggle with a thumb injury this season has cut into his production significantly...

Rick Porcello (RHP, DET) now owns a higher average fastball velocity than Felix Hernandez (RHP, SEA).

Last week was a quite week for injuries, and is the case almost every year, major league teams play catchup with a bunch of retro moves. While there are not a lot of key injuries outside of Santana and a few others there will be a lot of roster moves this week.

This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series.