![The Z Files: The Fallacy of Stabilization and an Early Look at Home Runs](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/s4jc0j7oxsnkljzewzjq.jpg)
Todd Zola offers some thoughts on early-season trends, including the home run surge led by Nick Castellanos and the Reds.
![The Z Files: Winning Tendencies, Part Four](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/r3fu8ansmnkjklobhjcl.jpg)
Todd Zola continues his breakdown of last year's NFBC Main Event rosters and explains why he thinks Christian Yelich showed up on so few league-winning squads.
![Games Played By Position: 2020 Eligibility Notes](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/azhfyjlloxgwy0oxv7j9.jpg)
Clay Link looks at appearances by position and makes note of multi-position eligibility and lost eligibility for 2020.
![MLB Barometer: Risers & Fallers](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/yqlffystckcsheyihi47.jpg)
Erik Halterman looks at the season's biggest risers and fallers in his farewell column. Few players outperformed their ADP as much as Kansas City's Jorge Soler this year.
![Regan's Rumblings: 30 Teams; 30 Potential September Contributors](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jur2xbi7zxyxc2bnxhnr.jpg)
Dave Regan details one player from each team who could contribute with September’s roster expansion, including Austin Riley, who might help the Braves as they deal with various injuries.
![NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/n5aximmepul8nrjmf8aq.jpg)
Jan Levine continues to guide us along the latest path of free-agent possibilities, including some up-and-coming pitchers and a couple serviceable infielders.
![MLB Barometer: Risers & Fallers](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/sycyq3hzbouqqo4wov2a.jpg)
Erik Halterman looks at who's hot and who's not in baseball, including Toronto's Bo Bichette, who's had an incredible start to his career.
![FanDuel MLB: Thursday Breakdown](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/eowvibzt28bjw0rpllct.jpg)
FanDuel players may have trouble picking between Gerrit Cole and Clayton Kershaw for Thursday's slate. Kevin Payne gives his preference.
![DraftKings MLB: Tuesday Picks](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/vlqgblkyw3dmpg2iecju.jpg)
Adam Zdroik looks over Tuesday’s slate, recommending an Angels stack at home against the lowly Tigers.
![NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/hrex2ibvqpog5zdppceo.jpg)
If Ian Happ can continue his impressive Triple-A numbers with the Cubs, Jan Levine figures he'll also be a solid addition to your team.
![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zokoownpeqwikvhtj3bd.jpg)
Erik Siegrist looks over the free-agent pool in the American League and also wonders if some recent roster moves by the Astros are prepping the way for Kyle Tucker's promotion.
![Collette Calls: AL Bold Predictions Mid-Year Assessment](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ncoxm943so5yphhlcmbe.jpg)
Jason Collette looks at where his 30 bold AL predictions stand now that we're halfway through the season. Jackie Bradley Jr. is heating up in the second half again.