Guest expert: Mike Podhorzer, Rotographs columnist at Fangraphs.com… Also NL/AL News, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, weekend Pitcher Matchups, Master Notes… Runs 1:41:57
Jedd Gyorko is the new third baseman in STL while the slow-starting Jhonny Peralta gets a trip to the DL. Plus, updates on Matt Kemp, Jeurys Familia, Jose Iglesias and more.
Could Erick Aybar's stranglehold on the starting SS role be in jeopardy? Plus the Giants rotation, Dodgers bullpen, Rockies outfield and D-Backs 3B options.
Joey Votto looks to build off of a monster second half, while Neil Walker is out to prove that his success against lefties last year was more fact than fluke. Plus, Manuel Margot, Dan Straily, and Scott Feldman.
Player valuation doesn't end on Opening Day. By season's end, 15-20% of total value comes from undrafted players. So last week we put positive values on select sub-zero value batters. This week: pitchers.
Blake Treinen's time as closer is over, leaving ninth-inning duties to Shawn Kelley (left) and Koda Glover. Plus, updates on J.A. Happ, Justin Upton, Grant Dayton, Logan Forsythe, Joe Ross and more.
Twins slugger Daniel Palka struggled against Triple-A pitching in 2016, but he's faring much better in 2017. His timing may be good, as Byron Buxton and Eddie Rosario may be headed for a Triple-A refresher. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.
Guest expert: Mike Podhorzer, Rotographs columnist at Fangraphs.com… Also NL/AL News, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, weekend Pitcher Matchups, Master Notes… Runs 1:41:57
Jedd Gyorko is the new third baseman in STL while the slow-starting Jhonny Peralta gets a trip to the DL. Plus, updates on Matt Kemp, Jeurys Familia, Jose Iglesias and more.
Could Erick Aybar's stranglehold on the starting SS role be in jeopardy? Plus the Giants rotation, Dodgers bullpen, Rockies outfield and D-Backs 3B options.
Joey Votto looks to build off of a monster second half, while Neil Walker is out to prove that his success against lefties last year was more fact than fluke. Plus, Manuel Margot, Dan Straily, and Scott Feldman.
Player valuation doesn't end on Opening Day. By season's end, 15-20% of total value comes from undrafted players. So last week we put positive values on select sub-zero value batters. This week: pitchers.
Blake Treinen's time as closer is over, leaving ninth-inning duties to Shawn Kelley (left) and Koda Glover. Plus, updates on J.A. Happ, Justin Upton, Grant Dayton, Logan Forsythe, Joe Ross and more.
Twins slugger Daniel Palka struggled against Triple-A pitching in 2016, but he's faring much better in 2017. His timing may be good, as Byron Buxton and Eddie Rosario may be headed for a Triple-A refresher. Plus, more analyses from the AL Central.