Does your league use OBP? Isolated Patience can help identify some useful options.

After hitting 9 HR and batting .269 through 175 AB, C.J. Cron's Triple-A demotion mystified many fantasy owners. But the reasons behind it were clear, and Cron's return date perhaps not so much.

Scott Kazmir is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start versus the Astros. Plus more on the starts of Porcello, J.Nelson, Odorizzi, and deGrom.

Betts, Cron, Lucas optioned, Belt to DL

Trevor Bauer (RHP, CLE) has the talent, but he's been inconsistent—can he put it all together in the second half? Also, Buchholz, Cain, Lowrie, Schoop

Jeff Samardzija is among those heading into the second half on a skill surge—who are the others?

When will Mookie Betts be back? Will the Orioles upgrade at the trade deadline? Which Yankee has surprisingly avoided injury? Who will Joe Maddon start on a given night? Who might set up Casey Janssen in TOR soon?

Julio Teheran is today's top starter at home versus the Marlins. Plus Sale, C.Lee, Vogelsong, Fister

Padres get four players in return

Players we've covered this season who may be worth additional consideration

Under-the-radar prospects with possible second-half value: Chris Taylor, Tim Cooney, Micah Johnson, Nick Kingham, Paulo Orlando