Research
Which league-leading pitchers are primed for the dreaded second-half fade?
Jul 7 2012 11:04pm
Jul 7 2012 11:04pm
There are some very impressive individual performances headlining MLB leaderboards as we approach the season's midpoint. However, we also know that mid-season leaders are prone to fading in the 2nd half, as regression to the mean comes calling. What first-half studs are particularly at risk?
Jul 2 2012 11:02pm
Jul 2 2012 11:02pm
The Rockies have announced a new four-man/limited pitch-count rotation plan. Does it make snse? And what does it mean for fantasy owners?
Jun 27 2012 11:03pm
Jun 27 2012 11:03pm
The early performance of 10 rookies, and how we need to adjust expectations based on what we have seen from them to date.
Jun 23 2012 11:03pm
Jun 23 2012 11:03pm
It's often taken as a given that pitchers whose ERA varies significantly from their xERA will see a correction. Is half a season enough time for that to happen?
Jun 13 2012 11:03pm
Jun 13 2012 11:03pm
Are Ervin Santana and other 2012 underperformers being done in by hidden injuries?
Jun 11 2012 11:03pm
Jun 11 2012 11:03pm
Mark Buehrle is a consistent ERA/WHIP pitcher, but even he is subject to short-run performance swings that present risk—and opportunity.
Jun 6 2012 11:03pm
Jun 6 2012 11:03pm
There's been an increase in the popularity of daily fantasy baseball games, where you can draft a new team each night. One statistic that some might use to help decide who to roster is how well each particular batter has performed in previous AB against the scheduled starting pitcher.
May 31 2012 11:03pm
May 31 2012 11:03pm
This week, we present a group of slow-starting players who we would "sell low" on, because we are pessimistic about their rebound chances.
May 29 2012 11:03pm
May 29 2012 11:03pm
We all "know" that hitters do better in warm weather and pitchers do better in cold weather. But is this really true? Can this be demonstrated by examining how stats vary over the course of a season? And if it is true, what are the implications for managing our fantasy rosters?
May 23 2012 11:03pm
May 23 2012 11:03pm
Is the guy on the right the key to the season for Carlos Beltran and Rafael Furcal?
May 17 2012 11:03pm
May 17 2012 11:03pm
Which league-leading pitchers are primed for the dreaded second-half fade?
Jul 7 2012 11:04pm
Jul 7 2012 11:04pm
There are some very impressive individual performances headlining MLB leaderboards as we approach the season's midpoint. However, we also know that mid-season leaders are prone to fading in the 2nd half, as regression to the mean comes calling. What first-half studs are particularly at risk?
Jul 2 2012 11:02pm
Jul 2 2012 11:02pm
The Rockies have announced a new four-man/limited pitch-count rotation plan. Does it make snse? And what does it mean for fantasy owners?
Jun 27 2012 11:03pm
Jun 27 2012 11:03pm
The early performance of 10 rookies, and how we need to adjust expectations based on what we have seen from them to date.
Jun 23 2012 11:03pm
Jun 23 2012 11:03pm
It's often taken as a given that pitchers whose ERA varies significantly from their xERA will see a correction. Is half a season enough time for that to happen?
Jun 13 2012 11:03pm
Jun 13 2012 11:03pm
Are Ervin Santana and other 2012 underperformers being done in by hidden injuries?
Jun 11 2012 11:03pm
Jun 11 2012 11:03pm
Mark Buehrle is a consistent ERA/WHIP pitcher, but even he is subject to short-run performance swings that present risk—and opportunity.
Jun 6 2012 11:03pm
Jun 6 2012 11:03pm
There's been an increase in the popularity of daily fantasy baseball games, where you can draft a new team each night. One statistic that some might use to help decide who to roster is how well each particular batter has performed in previous AB against the scheduled starting pitcher.
May 31 2012 11:03pm
May 31 2012 11:03pm
This week, we present a group of slow-starting players who we would "sell low" on, because we are pessimistic about their rebound chances.
May 29 2012 11:03pm
May 29 2012 11:03pm
We all "know" that hitters do better in warm weather and pitchers do better in cold weather. But is this really true? Can this be demonstrated by examining how stats vary over the course of a season? And if it is true, what are the implications for managing our fantasy rosters?
May 23 2012 11:03pm
May 23 2012 11:03pm
Is the guy on the right the key to the season for Carlos Beltran and Rafael Furcal?
May 17 2012 11:03pm
May 17 2012 11:03pm
