It's hard to know who is for real and who isn't after just a month of play, but in this shortened season more than ever, it's probably worth buying into hot players. Scott White breaks down five players who look like stars at the midway point of the season to see what you should expect moving forward. Plus, we've got the latest waiver wire targets and everything you need to know about from Monday's action around MLB.

Just what kind of player could Jake Cronenworth be? How good is Framber Valdez? Scott White looks into some of the hottest players in baseball.

The Blue Jays and Rockies appear to have new closers. Do the Braves have a new starter?

Here are the top winners and losers in Fantasy Baseball from Monday, including a disappointing showing from a top prospect.