5 Players to Watch as MLB's Second Half Takes off

With the All-Star Game behind us, it's time for the real season to begin. One advantage of Major League Baseball's extensive regular season is that it gives younger players plenty of time to develop.

The second half of the MLB season always features the emergence of several star players. Whether they are on a team chasing a division title, or in the midst of a rebuilding process, they should now be comfortable and see an increase in their performance level. 

Here are five players who will be making noise in the second half of the season.

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