Blessed with exceptional ability and all five tools, Adam Jones (OF, BAL) has always had the ingredients for stardom. Yet through four MLB seasons, Jones has posted strong if unspectacular numbers leaving many evaluators speculating if there was another level he could reach as a player. So far in 2012, Jones is flirting with that elusive "next level."

Here's why you should ignore the 5.58 ERA and 1.76 WHIP of Ivan Nova (RHP, NYY) and buy low.

Injury week in review: The Brewers lose Mat Gamel; several key pitching injuries—and two highly-anticipated activations are expected this week.

This NL Midweek Series Matchup column previews eight three-game series this week. All but two teams will be off on Thursday, 5/10.

This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews two four-game series, four three-game series, and a two-game set.

Huston Street (RHP ,SD) was forced to leave Friday's extra-inning loss to the Marlins after two-thirds of an inning with what would later be diagnosed as a right lat injury. It was originally feared to be a shoulder issue given Street's mannerisms before exiting, but it looks as if he's averted any sort of long-term issue, although a DL stint is still possible.

This was a tough week to be a closer. We'll look at some of the ramifications, plus some safe choices for injury replacements.

I have begun to hear murmurs about trading Albert Pujols over the last week or so. I suppose that, with a month of stats in the books, fantasy leaguers are starting to consider the possibility that this slump could last.

With Carlos Marmol (RHP, CHC) and Hector Santiago (LHP, CHW) banished from their erstwhile closer roles, Rafael Dolis (RHP, CHC) and Chris Sale (LHP, CHW) are now in line for saves. Each new Chicago closer, however, could split saves with other relievers. James Russell (LHP, CHC) has been named as a potential situational substitute for Dolis, while reports of elbow tenderness could limit Sale's availability.

This week we take another tour around the minors to see who's hot, who's not, who's hurt, and who's in the midst of a breakout. While the 2012 season is still in its infancy and sample sizes are small, we are getting to the point where we can start drawing some conclusions. Certainly the recent promotions of Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, and Will Middlebrooks indicates that teams have seen enough to start making promotions and roster changes.

The big name injuries continue this week as the Yankees' Mariano Rivera suffers a serious knee injury and the Giants lose Pablo Sandoval to another hand injury.