With the calendar about to turn to June, even the most patient fantasy leaguers begin to question just how long to wait out slow starts. Exhibit A: Rickie Weeks (2B, MIL).

Can Nolan Reimold keep whacking HRs at a 40-HR/550-AB pace? Analyzing how many times his hard-hit flies go out says Reimold, and others, are enjoying some good luck.

Two more closers—Seattle's Brandon League and the Chicago Cubs' Rafael Dolis—have been demoted from their roles, but their successors are far from clear. How do the candidates stack up?

Throughout his career, Edwin Encarnacion (DH/1B, TOR) has teased owners with his considerable ability, but his inconsistent results have continued to frustrate. In 2012, the Blue Jays have given Encarnacion a consistent spot in the lineup and he has responded.

You'd expect to see guys like Kershaw and Strasburg on a list of the most highly-skilled young starting pitchers. But a deeper look reveals a lot of surprises.

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series, and two four-game sets. All but four NL teams will be off on Thursday, 5/31.

This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and six three-game series.

Concussions and oblique injuries seem to be in-vogue this season and we have more of the same this week. Plus several key players come off the DL ...

After slugger Carlos Santana (C, CLE) absorbed a foul ball to his facemask on Friday, CLE placed him on the seven-day concussion DL following reported post-game dizziness. Santana will be eligible to return to the team next week, but must first pass a series of concussion tests to be cleared for baseball activities.

Two players who skills have been undervalued are ready to showcase their strengths at the next level.

A bit light on closers this week, perhaps the result of FAABtigue. But we do have Andy Pettitte and Kevin Millwood. That's got to count for something.