Facts & Flukes

With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Kevin Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes? Plus Ivan Nova, Melky Cabrera, Lucas Harrell and A.J. Pierzynski.
Feb 20 2013 12:05am
Buster Posey has collected a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy in just three seasons. What's next? Plus Jayson Werth, Jason Grilli, Alfonso Soriano and Henderson Alvarez.
Feb 19 2013 12:05am
The move from arguably the league's softest division (NL West) to arguably its most challenging (AL East) had little effect on Hiroki Kuroda. Can he repeat? Also, Tommy Milone, Nate McLouth, Gordon Beckham and Quintin Berry.
Feb 18 2013 12:05am
Splitting time between outfield and first base, Tyler Colvin recaptured his early-career form. Can it continue? Plus A.J. Ellis, Jonny Venters, Ian Stewart and Sergio Romo.
Feb 14 2013 12:04am
With a new contract extension, is Felix Hernandez worth $175 million over the next seven years? Plus Torii Hunter, Jake Arrieta, Raul Ibanez and Joel Hanrahan.
Feb 13 2013 12:05am
Ballpark factors? Pfft. Let me introduce you to Mat Latos. Plus Miguel Montero, Jon Jay, Scott Feldman and Brandon Belt.
Feb 12 2013 12:05am
[FREE] Conventional wisdom says that at age 33, Mark Teixeira (1B, NYY) is at the beginning of his inevitable decline. Do his BPIs agree? Plus Wil Middlebrooks, Justin Masterson, Jonny Gomes and Scott Diamond.
Feb 11 2013 12:05am
"Sleepers?" "Under the Radar?" "Fact or Fluke of the Future?" Whatever you call them, all fantasy baseball owners are looking for players to contribute more than what they cost. Start your 2013 cheat sheet with these names.
Feb 7 2013 12:03am
Billy Butler's power breakout in 2012 is sure to get the noticed—can he deliver a strong encore performance? Plus profiles of Rick Porcello, Jason Bay, Brian Matusz and Andy Dirks.
Feb 1 2013 12:02am
It's fair to say that Kris Medlen was the most dominant pitcher in the majors over the final two months of 2012. But with sky-high expectations, can he produce similar results over a full season? Plus Nick Hundley, Neil Walker, Justin Ruggiano and Mike Leake.
Jan 25 2013 12:03am
Though he missed most of 2012, Brett Gardner's most valuable asset—his legs—remain in perfect working condition. Also looks at Adrian Beltre, Joe Blanton, David Murphy and Hector Noesi.
Jan 18 2013 12:03am
With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Kevin Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes? Plus Ivan Nova, Melky Cabrera, Lucas Harrell and A.J. Pierzynski.
Feb 20 2013 12:05am
Buster Posey has collected a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy in just three seasons. What's next? Plus Jayson Werth, Jason Grilli, Alfonso Soriano and Henderson Alvarez.
Feb 19 2013 12:05am
The move from arguably the league's softest division (NL West) to arguably its most challenging (AL East) had little effect on Hiroki Kuroda. Can he repeat? Also, Tommy Milone, Nate McLouth, Gordon Beckham and Quintin Berry.
Feb 18 2013 12:05am
Splitting time between outfield and first base, Tyler Colvin recaptured his early-career form. Can it continue? Plus A.J. Ellis, Jonny Venters, Ian Stewart and Sergio Romo.
Feb 14 2013 12:04am
With a new contract extension, is Felix Hernandez worth $175 million over the next seven years? Plus Torii Hunter, Jake Arrieta, Raul Ibanez and Joel Hanrahan.
Feb 13 2013 12:05am
Ballpark factors? Pfft. Let me introduce you to Mat Latos. Plus Miguel Montero, Jon Jay, Scott Feldman and Brandon Belt.
Feb 12 2013 12:05am
[FREE] Conventional wisdom says that at age 33, Mark Teixeira (1B, NYY) is at the beginning of his inevitable decline. Do his BPIs agree? Plus Wil Middlebrooks, Justin Masterson, Jonny Gomes and Scott Diamond.
Feb 11 2013 12:05am
"Sleepers?" "Under the Radar?" "Fact or Fluke of the Future?" Whatever you call them, all fantasy baseball owners are looking for players to contribute more than what they cost. Start your 2013 cheat sheet with these names.
Feb 7 2013 12:03am
Billy Butler's power breakout in 2012 is sure to get the noticed—can he deliver a strong encore performance? Plus profiles of Rick Porcello, Jason Bay, Brian Matusz and Andy Dirks.
Feb 1 2013 12:02am
It's fair to say that Kris Medlen was the most dominant pitcher in the majors over the final two months of 2012. But with sky-high expectations, can he produce similar results over a full season? Plus Nick Hundley, Neil Walker, Justin Ruggiano and Mike Leake.
Jan 25 2013 12:03am
Though he missed most of 2012, Brett Gardner's most valuable asset—his legs—remain in perfect working condition. Also looks at Adrian Beltre, Joe Blanton, David Murphy and Hector Noesi.
Jan 18 2013 12:03am

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