Skills
The trade deadline has come and gone and the big prize is... Travis Snider? Don't despair; there are much worse things out there.
Aug 4 2012 11:03pm
Aug 4 2012 11:03pm
The Mets have no doubt wilted in the July heat. But you can't blame Ike Davis (1B, NYM) for the club's mid-summer collapse. After Valley Fever and early season struggles that had pundits wondering if he'd be on the bus to Triple-A Buffalo, Davis has responded with 10 HRs over the past month; 6 of them in a one-week span.
Aug 1 2012 11:04pm
Aug 1 2012 11:04pm
With a big power breakout last year, Carlos Santana (C, CLE) was the top catcher in many 2012 drafts. A sluggish first half had many fanalytic owners questioning that selection.
Jul 31 2012 11:04pm
Jul 31 2012 11:04pm
Lots of talk about trades but only a few teams acted. There is plenty to discuss, however: CHW, HOU, MIL, OAK and TOR.
Jul 31 2012 11:03pm
Jul 31 2012 11:03pm
Due to the gruesome ankle injury Buster Posey (C, SF) suffered in May 2011, we've had an extra-long wait to determine the proper context for his impressive 2010 Rookie of the Year campaign. Through the first four months of 2012, it sure looks legit.
Jul 30 2012 11:04pm
Jul 30 2012 11:04pm
We find batters whose PX since May 28 have been far higher (like Jason Kubel, pictured) or lower than before that date.
Jul 30 2012 11:03pm
Jul 30 2012 11:03pm
The signing of Rafael Soriano (RHP, NYY) prior to the 2011 season was not a popular move given the depth in the Yankees bullpen at the time. Soriano's struggles during last season did nothing to silence his critics. Cut to this season, where a sudden vacancy in the closer's role has thrust Soriano back into prominence and all he's done is thrive.
Jul 29 2012 11:04pm
Jul 29 2012 11:04pm
This former first round pick is finally showing signs of tapping into his upside, due in part to a refined pitch mix.
Jul 29 2012 11:03pm
Jul 29 2012 11:03pm
Celebrating the 2012 Olympiad with another collection of potential free agents and a shameless tie-in.
Jul 28 2012 11:04pm
Jul 28 2012 11:04pm
There are many reasons why the Washington Nationals pitching staff leads the NL in ERA, WHIP batting average against. And Jordan Zimmermann (RHP, WAS) is among them. With a 2.35 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, the 26-year-old continues to build on last year's breakout season.
Jul 25 2012 11:04pm
Jul 25 2012 11:04pm
With a power surge in the second half of 2011, Billy Butler (DH, KC) was on many breakout lists going into this season. Sure enough, with over two months left, he’s close to matching his career high in HRs.
Jul 24 2012 11:04pm
Jul 24 2012 11:04pm
The trade deadline has come and gone and the big prize is... Travis Snider? Don't despair; there are much worse things out there.
Aug 4 2012 11:03pm
Aug 4 2012 11:03pm
The Mets have no doubt wilted in the July heat. But you can't blame Ike Davis (1B, NYM) for the club's mid-summer collapse. After Valley Fever and early season struggles that had pundits wondering if he'd be on the bus to Triple-A Buffalo, Davis has responded with 10 HRs over the past month; 6 of them in a one-week span.
Aug 1 2012 11:04pm
Aug 1 2012 11:04pm
With a big power breakout last year, Carlos Santana (C, CLE) was the top catcher in many 2012 drafts. A sluggish first half had many fanalytic owners questioning that selection.
Jul 31 2012 11:04pm
Jul 31 2012 11:04pm
Lots of talk about trades but only a few teams acted. There is plenty to discuss, however: CHW, HOU, MIL, OAK and TOR.
Jul 31 2012 11:03pm
Jul 31 2012 11:03pm
Due to the gruesome ankle injury Buster Posey (C, SF) suffered in May 2011, we've had an extra-long wait to determine the proper context for his impressive 2010 Rookie of the Year campaign. Through the first four months of 2012, it sure looks legit.
Jul 30 2012 11:04pm
Jul 30 2012 11:04pm
We find batters whose PX since May 28 have been far higher (like Jason Kubel, pictured) or lower than before that date.
Jul 30 2012 11:03pm
Jul 30 2012 11:03pm
The signing of Rafael Soriano (RHP, NYY) prior to the 2011 season was not a popular move given the depth in the Yankees bullpen at the time. Soriano's struggles during last season did nothing to silence his critics. Cut to this season, where a sudden vacancy in the closer's role has thrust Soriano back into prominence and all he's done is thrive.
Jul 29 2012 11:04pm
Jul 29 2012 11:04pm
This former first round pick is finally showing signs of tapping into his upside, due in part to a refined pitch mix.
Jul 29 2012 11:03pm
Jul 29 2012 11:03pm
Celebrating the 2012 Olympiad with another collection of potential free agents and a shameless tie-in.
Jul 28 2012 11:04pm
Jul 28 2012 11:04pm
There are many reasons why the Washington Nationals pitching staff leads the NL in ERA, WHIP batting average against. And Jordan Zimmermann (RHP, WAS) is among them. With a 2.35 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, the 26-year-old continues to build on last year's breakout season.
Jul 25 2012 11:04pm
Jul 25 2012 11:04pm
With a power surge in the second half of 2011, Billy Butler (DH, KC) was on many breakout lists going into this season. Sure enough, with over two months left, he’s close to matching his career high in HRs.
Jul 24 2012 11:04pm
Jul 24 2012 11:04pm
