Corbin Carroll may not be the most pivotal player across the entire league for the second half of the season, but he certainly is for ARI. Plus, a survey of the four other teams' most pivotal players.

A survey of the rotation (and closer) and lineup battles across the second half of the season for each NL Central team.

Josh Hader could be on the move for the second consecutive trade deadline. What would the aftermath look like in SD? Plus, young pitchers emerging in ARI and COL, a player looking for a fresh start with a trade away from LAD, and two versatile prospects squaring off for one roster spot in SF.

If STL hopes to be competitive this season, they need to reshape their rotation in the 2nd half of the season. Plus, a trio of prospect pitchers that strike out a ton of batters and could reach the majors before the close of 2023, and the potential fallout of a strange situation for Marcus Stroman in CHC.

Brendan Rodgers looks likely to play in 2023, a surprise after his spring training injury. Plus, underachievers and alternative options (or lack thereof) in SF and SD, the implications of Chris Taylor's injury in LA, and a prospect promotion to watch for in ARI.

The Pirates appear to have settled on their catcher of the future, but it's a curious choice. Plus, the competition for playing time in CIN OF is about to heat up, long-term CF options for CHC, a potentially drastic trade deadline approach for STL, and Raimel Tapia has brought stability to the MIL lineup.

ARI is reshaping its outfield by giving some underperforming players second chances to deliver on their potential. Plus, the ambiguous closer situation in LA is ongoing, a look at the pitching depth (or lack thereof) in SD, a general overview of the SF roster after a flurry of significant roster moves in the opening months, and an impending roster crunch in COL.

Brennen Davis' career trajectory has been on a downward slide, but there's still opportunity waiting for him in CHC. Plus, Ji-Man Choi's impending return in PIT, a rotation crunch in CIN, and a couple prospects to watch in STL and MIL.

Gavin Stone's second chance in the LA rotation appears imminent. Plus, the evolving catcher situations in SF and COL, some injury speculation in SD, and a look at Drey Jameson's role in ARI.

Quinn Priester is ready to bolster the Pirates' rotation. Plus, some prominent prospects on the mend in STL and MIL, an intriguing catching prospect looks here to stay in CHC, and finding room for CIN's next big prospect promotion.

Jonny DeLuca is a beneficiary of some recent injuries in the outfield in LA. Plus, the closer role looks to be shifting in COL, the rotation remains a mess in SF, Josh Rojas has struggled in ARI, and Jake Cronenworth is quietly having a poor season in SD.