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Skewed Left: Fixing a Hole Where the Votes Came In

by Zachary Levine

The changes made to this year's All-Star Game voting may have been rushed, but they also may be the answer. . . . more

What You Need To Know: July 8, 2017

by Ian Frazer

Cole Hamels continues dealing, Carlos Rodon takes aim at a record, and Tim Corbin may have figured out the pro game after all. . . . more

The Call Up: Gleyber Torres

by Christoper Crawford and Bret Sayre

When the Cubs see a problem, they just throw a top prospect at it. . . . more

Transaction Analysis: Pitchers and Picks

by Bret Sayre

Jose Quintana changes his sock color and we get a little more data on draft-pick trading. Plus: Ernesto Frieri! . . . more

BP San Diego: Should Kots Stay or Should He Go?

by Geoff Young

It's only 18 months into his tenure, but things haven't gone according to plan for Mark Kotsay . . . more

Notes from the Field: July 8, 2017

by BP Prospect Staff

Notes on Franklyn Kilome, Jorge Mateo, Willy Adames, Carson Sands and more. . . . more

Cold Takes: To the Rays, to Make Much of Time

by Patrick Dubuque

Tampa Bay's latest innovation isn't a failure, but they were hoping for better than this so far. . . . more

The Prospectus Hit List: July 8, 2017

by Matt Sussman and Matthew Kory

This is a test of your emergency Hit List system. . . . more

Rubbing Mud: A Long Battle Won

by Matthew Trueblood

If it wasn't clear already, it's clear now: The DH in the National League is a good thing for baseball. . . . more

Fantasy Rounders: In Joc We Trust

by Doug Thorburn

Your daily look at the players to target and avoid in DFS. . . . more

Minor League Update: Games of July 7th, 2017

by Mark Anderson and Mauricio Rubio

Notes on the prospects who stood out yesterday, led by Touki Toussaint and Reese McGuire. . . . more

Five to Watch: Stocks on the Rise

by George Bissell

Five players whose values are climbing as the season heads towards the All-Star Break . . . more

Fantasy Freestyle: Predicting the Second Half Fallers

by Mike Gianella

Want to buy low on someone? Don't make it a player on this list. . . . more

Friday, July 7

Going Yard: The 2017 Futures Game Bats

by Ryan Parker

The swings that you'll see next week in Baltimore, but on your computer screen. . . . more

What You Need To Know: July 7, 2017

by Chris Mosch

Gausman flashes, Pederson crashes and Stanton hit one over the moon. . . . more

Some Projection Left: The Two Sides of Amed Rosario

by Christopher Crawford

Behind door number one is a five-tool shortstop. What's behind door number two? . . . more

Minor League Update: Games of July 6, 2017

by Jeff Moore

Notes on prospects who stood out yesterday, including Red Sox outfielder Ryan Boldt and Rockies pitcher Mike Nikorak. . . . more

Fantasy Rounders: The Monte Gian-Carlo

by Doug Thorburn

Targeting the obvious and avoiding the not-so-obvious in today's DFS roster construction. . . . more

BP Cleveland: The Kipnis They Don't See

by Russell Carleton

No, no, that's LeBron. He's the guy behind LeBron. . . . more

Eyewitness Reports: July 7, 2017

by Tucker Blair

Eyes on Gilbert Lara, A.J. Puk, Chance Sisco, Luiz Gohara and Alex Jackson . . . more

Fantasy Freestyle: Kickin' It With Kevin (Gausman)

by Greg Wellemeyer

He has more ups and downs than a rollercoaster, but he's just as fun . . . more

Expert FAAB Recap: Week 14

by Mike Gianella

A look at what the wise guys did this week. . . . more

Fantasy Profile: Jason Heyward

by Nick Shlain

The power is finally back, but why has his batting average cratered? . . . more

Thursday, July 6

Thursday Morning Ten Pack: July 6, 2017

by BP Prospect Staff

This week's Ten Pack looks at a few high profile 2017 draft picks starting their professional journeys. . . . more

Rubbing Mud: A Cruz to Fix

by Matthew Trueblood

There are certainly teams that can afford to lose power, and the Mariners aren't one of them . . . more

Minor League Update: Games of July 5, 2017

by Jeff Moore

Sunday's slate featured a near no-hitter by Brent Honeywell and another Ian Happ homer. . . . more

Transaction Analysis: The Ambulatory Angels

by R.J. Anderson

This makes 14 players to hit the disabled list for the team least equipped to handle them . . . more

The Call Up: Luis Ortiz

by Craig Goldstein and Mike Gianella

The Rangers finally summon the top arm in their system . . . more

What You Need To Know: July 6, 2017

by Daniel Rathman

Jacob deGrom halts the Mets losing streak at three with his arm and his bat . . . more

Fantasy Rounders: Buy-O Dome

by Doug Thorburn

With a tough forecast, leaning on the teams playing indoors is the way to go. . . . more

The Quinton: Process is Dead, Long Live Process

by Jeff Quinton

Are we just chasing our own tails until we inevitably die? . . . more

Fantasy Profile: Luis Yander La O

by Bret Sayre

It's been a successful second season for the young Cuban . . . more

The Buyer's Guide: Corey Seager

by J.P. Breen

Is there anything that the younger Seager can't do? . . . more