Facts & Flukes

It took John Buck until June last year to record his 6th home run and 20th RBI. This year, it took 15 games. Is he capable of producing a breakout season? Plus B.J. Upton, A.J. Burnett, Daniel Murphy and Travis Wood.
Apr 24 2013 11:06pm
Elvis Andrus is off to a slow start; can he turn it around? Also Josh Johnson, Maicer Izturis, Phil Humber, and Seth Smith.
Apr 23 2013 11:05pm
Late bloomer Ryan Vogelsong is a solid production starter in the NL. Plus Jaime Garcia, Dan Uggla, Todd Frazier and Ross Detwiler.
Apr 22 2013 11:06pm
Ben Zobrist's (RF, TB) combination of power and speed has made him a valuable fantasy commodity, but one of those skills could soon disappear. Also C.J. Wilson, Jason Hammel, Vance Worley, Tyler Flowers.
Apr 21 2013 11:06pm
Few expected Wilin Rosario to duplicate his Double-A stats in his first big league season. At age 24, could there be more to come? Plus Paul Maholm, Pedro Alvarez, Kevin Slowey and Travis Snider.
Apr 17 2013 11:06pm
Lance Berkman doealt with knee issues last year with the Cardinals. Can he stay on the field and do well now that he's in a hitter's park in the American League? Plus David Price, Kyle Seager, Ernesto Frieri, Franklin Gutierrez.
Apr 16 2013 11:05pm
Jay Bruce got to career highs in HR/RBI in 2012. Is there more production in his tank? Plus Edwin Jackson, Ben Revere, Barry Zito and Juan Francisco.
Apr 15 2013 11:06pm
Matt Wieters has been a reliable upper-tier catcher for the past two seasons, but is he finally ready to make the leap we've been expecting? Plus David Ortiz, Andy Pettitte, J.P. Arencibia and Joaquin Benoit.
Apr 14 2013 11:06pm
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Apr 9 2013 11:05pm
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
Apr 8 2013 11:05pm
It took John Buck until June last year to record his 6th home run and 20th RBI. This year, it took 15 games. Is he capable of producing a breakout season? Plus B.J. Upton, A.J. Burnett, Daniel Murphy and Travis Wood.
Apr 24 2013 11:06pm
Elvis Andrus is off to a slow start; can he turn it around? Also Josh Johnson, Maicer Izturis, Phil Humber, and Seth Smith.
Apr 23 2013 11:05pm
Late bloomer Ryan Vogelsong is a solid production starter in the NL. Plus Jaime Garcia, Dan Uggla, Todd Frazier and Ross Detwiler.
Apr 22 2013 11:06pm
Ben Zobrist's (RF, TB) combination of power and speed has made him a valuable fantasy commodity, but one of those skills could soon disappear. Also C.J. Wilson, Jason Hammel, Vance Worley, Tyler Flowers.
Apr 21 2013 11:06pm
Few expected Wilin Rosario to duplicate his Double-A stats in his first big league season. At age 24, could there be more to come? Plus Paul Maholm, Pedro Alvarez, Kevin Slowey and Travis Snider.
Apr 17 2013 11:06pm
Lance Berkman doealt with knee issues last year with the Cardinals. Can he stay on the field and do well now that he's in a hitter's park in the American League? Plus David Price, Kyle Seager, Ernesto Frieri, Franklin Gutierrez.
Apr 16 2013 11:05pm
Jay Bruce got to career highs in HR/RBI in 2012. Is there more production in his tank? Plus Edwin Jackson, Ben Revere, Barry Zito and Juan Francisco.
Apr 15 2013 11:06pm
Matt Wieters has been a reliable upper-tier catcher for the past two seasons, but is he finally ready to make the leap we've been expecting? Plus David Ortiz, Andy Pettitte, J.P. Arencibia and Joaquin Benoit.
Apr 14 2013 11:06pm
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Apr 9 2013 11:05pm
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
Apr 8 2013 11:05pm

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