Seth Lugo may have given up 5 ER in his last game, but over his last five starts, his skills have been better than ever, and now a home matchup against the White Sox awaits.

The past two weeks this column has examined skills studs. This week, it's all put together in one place for the balance of 2024.

We look at the week's highest risers with stats, notes, and recommendations for today's FAAB bidding.

Spencer Schwellenbach's skills suggest he's pitched better than his middling ERA. Plus, early analysis of Lawrence Butler, Nick Loftin, Otto Lopez, and Hunter Goodman.

Stuart Fairchild, Austin Slater, Rece Hinds and TJ Friedl are among the OF options in CIN. Plus Jacob Wilson's ascendance in OAK, MJ Melendez injury in KC, and more.

Singer rates among the best bets on a Saturday slate full of favorable pitcher matchups.

Phillips earned his first MLB win and should stick in the Phillies rotation while Taijuan Walker and Spencer Turnbull are out.

Max Meyer's prospect pedigree and multiple impactful skills in the minors make him an ideal speculation for those needing rotation help in the second half.

Friday Full Edition features an interview with Ariel Cohen of the ATC projection/valuation systems, the Beat the Shift podcast and Rotoballers ... plus player news analysis and commentaries...

Signing Nick Senzel is one of the many moves made by the White Sox in preparation for the second half.

Michael Wacha has been a steady producer for the Royals and gets the White Sox to start the second half.