Facts & Flukes

Dustin May is off to an even better start in 2020 than in 2019—do his skills back the performance, and how do they reflect on his future? Plus, early analysis of Sean Murphy, Logan Webb, Nico Hoerner, and Cristian Javier.
Aug 30 2020 12:06am
Chris Paddack hasn't lived up to the lofty expectations created by his terrific rookie season. What's behind the 2020 struggles? Plus, Robinson Canó, Ross Stripling, Donovan Solano, and Will Smith.
Aug 29 2020 12:05am
Anthony Rizzo and Eugenio Suarez have been disappointments so far, but are they likely to get back on track in the second half? Plus, Avisaíl García, Julio Urías, and Adam Wainwright.
Aug 28 2020 12:05am
Will Jose Altuve return to career norms from here on out or is something more going on? There are some interesting numbers behind Zach Greinke's strong start. Plus updates on Grichuk, Keuchel, and Santander.
Aug 26 2020 12:05am
Javier Báez has started the first month of the 2020 season slowly, Pablo López is demonstrating stronger skills, Jesse Winker shows off his power, Merrill Kelly may see some ratio regression, and Ian Happ can provide above-average power skills.
Aug 25 2020 12:05am
Can Francisco Lindor salvage some of the high expectations he carried into the season? Plus Lance McCullers, Edwin Encarnación, Sean Manaea and Dylan Bundy.
Aug 24 2020 12:05am
Jesus Luzardo was considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball coming into 2020—have his skills lived up to the hype? Plus, early analysis of Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Jake Cronenworth, Shogo Akiyama, and Danny Mendick.
Aug 23 2020 12:06am
Cody Bellinger posted a .305 BA, 47 HR, and 15 SB on his way to winning the 2019 NL MVP award, but he is off to a slow start in 2020. What's going on? Plus, Dominic Smith, Eric Hosmer, Antonio Senzatela, and Touki Toussaint.
Aug 22 2020 12:05am
Victor Robles is still searching for his first steal of 2020. Is there reason to be concerned? Plus, Dansby Swanson, Mike Yastrzemski, Luke Weaver, and Zach Eflin.
Aug 21 2020 12:05am
Rosenthal and Buttrey are closing games... do they have the skills to hold the job? Also: Paxton, Nunez, Kiner-Falefa.
Aug 19 2020 12:05am
Luis Castillo looks to elevate into ace territory, Machado's power metrics fluctuate with a BA that can improve, Josh Bell starts slowly in 2020, Kyle Hendricks flashes strong skills, and Eduardo Escobar is headed for a disappointing season after a career year.
Aug 18 2020 12:05am
Dustin May is off to an even better start in 2020 than in 2019—do his skills back the performance, and how do they reflect on his future? Plus, early analysis of Sean Murphy, Logan Webb, Nico Hoerner, and Cristian Javier.
Aug 30 2020 12:06am
Chris Paddack hasn't lived up to the lofty expectations created by his terrific rookie season. What's behind the 2020 struggles? Plus, Robinson Canó, Ross Stripling, Donovan Solano, and Will Smith.
Aug 29 2020 12:05am
Anthony Rizzo and Eugenio Suarez have been disappointments so far, but are they likely to get back on track in the second half? Plus, Avisaíl García, Julio Urías, and Adam Wainwright.
Aug 28 2020 12:05am
Will Jose Altuve return to career norms from here on out or is something more going on? There are some interesting numbers behind Zach Greinke's strong start. Plus updates on Grichuk, Keuchel, and Santander.
Aug 26 2020 12:05am
Javier Báez has started the first month of the 2020 season slowly, Pablo López is demonstrating stronger skills, Jesse Winker shows off his power, Merrill Kelly may see some ratio regression, and Ian Happ can provide above-average power skills.
Aug 25 2020 12:05am
Can Francisco Lindor salvage some of the high expectations he carried into the season? Plus Lance McCullers, Edwin Encarnación, Sean Manaea and Dylan Bundy.
Aug 24 2020 12:05am
Jesus Luzardo was considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball coming into 2020—have his skills lived up to the hype? Plus, early analysis of Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Jake Cronenworth, Shogo Akiyama, and Danny Mendick.
Aug 23 2020 12:06am
Cody Bellinger posted a .305 BA, 47 HR, and 15 SB on his way to winning the 2019 NL MVP award, but he is off to a slow start in 2020. What's going on? Plus, Dominic Smith, Eric Hosmer, Antonio Senzatela, and Touki Toussaint.
Aug 22 2020 12:05am
Victor Robles is still searching for his first steal of 2020. Is there reason to be concerned? Plus, Dansby Swanson, Mike Yastrzemski, Luke Weaver, and Zach Eflin.
Aug 21 2020 12:05am
Rosenthal and Buttrey are closing games... do they have the skills to hold the job? Also: Paxton, Nunez, Kiner-Falefa.
Aug 19 2020 12:05am
Luis Castillo looks to elevate into ace territory, Machado's power metrics fluctuate with a BA that can improve, Josh Bell starts slowly in 2020, Kyle Hendricks flashes strong skills, and Eduardo Escobar is headed for a disappointing season after a career year.
Aug 18 2020 12:05am

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