Facts & Flukes
Those who rostered Zack Wheeler certainly didn't expect him to take a 4.05 ERA into the All-Star break. What happened? Plus, Bryce Harper, Adbert Alzolay, CJ Abrams, and Trent Grisham.
Jul 19 2023 12:03am
Jul 19 2023 12:03am
Austin Riley has lost some skills in 2023, Josh Hader has strong skills with a wave of fortune, Michael Conforto can post a double-digit R$ in SF, Bryce Elder's fortune may not last, and Elias Díaz delivers C value.
Jul 18 2023 12:05am
Jul 18 2023 12:05am
Is Corey Seager's career year real? Has Pablo López adjusted to his new surroundings? Plus updates on Giancarlo Stanton, Peter Fairbanks, and Carlos Correa.
Jul 17 2023 12:04am
Jul 17 2023 12:04am
Elly De La Cruz has been as electric a talent as promised, but he carries some downside risk for the second half. Plus, early analysis of Edouard Julien, Patrick Bailey, Matt Brash, and Brandon Williamson.
Jul 16 2023 12:05am
Jul 16 2023 12:05am
Few starting pitchers have been more inconsistent than David Peterson over the past few seasons. Could that volatility be solved by a tweak to his pitch mix?
Jul 14 2023 12:03am
Jul 14 2023 12:03am
This week's AL Facts/Flukes column examines the skills and underlying metrics for Luis Robert, Tyler Glasnow, Jake Bauers, Cristian Javier, and Jace Peterson.
Jul 13 2023 12:06am
Jul 13 2023 12:06am
Spencer Strider heads into the All-Star break with a 3.44 ERA and 166 K in 105 IP. Could he be even better in the second half? Plus, Christian Walker, Marcus Stroman, Bryson Stott, and Garrett Cooper.
Jul 12 2023 12:06am
Jul 12 2023 12:06am
Manny Machado can improve his BA, David Bednar offers strong skills as a closer, Seiya Suzuki has below-average skills, Hunter Harvey nabs some SV chances in WAS, and Evan Longoria offers power when he plays.
Jul 11 2023 12:04am
Jul 11 2023 12:04am
Now in Seattle, Teoscar Hernandez tries to replicate his breakout 2021 season. Plus Tony Kemp, Lance Lynn, Jon Gray, and Bryan Abreu.
Jul 10 2023 12:04am
Jul 10 2023 12:04am
Andrew Abbott has made an electric MLB debut, and while his stats have outpaced his skills, that might be starting to change. Plus, early analysis of Bobby Miller, Casey Schmitt, José Caballero, and Kerry Carpenter.
Jul 9 2023 12:05am
Trea Turner's season hasn't been a disaster, but it's been a definite disappointment. We'll dig in and see if there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
Jul 7 2023 12:05am
Jul 7 2023 12:05am
Those who rostered Zack Wheeler certainly didn't expect him to take a 4.05 ERA into the All-Star break. What happened? Plus, Bryce Harper, Adbert Alzolay, CJ Abrams, and Trent Grisham.
Jul 19 2023 12:03am
Jul 19 2023 12:03am
Austin Riley has lost some skills in 2023, Josh Hader has strong skills with a wave of fortune, Michael Conforto can post a double-digit R$ in SF, Bryce Elder's fortune may not last, and Elias Díaz delivers C value.
Jul 18 2023 12:05am
Jul 18 2023 12:05am
Is Corey Seager's career year real? Has Pablo López adjusted to his new surroundings? Plus updates on Giancarlo Stanton, Peter Fairbanks, and Carlos Correa.
Jul 17 2023 12:04am
Jul 17 2023 12:04am
Elly De La Cruz has been as electric a talent as promised, but he carries some downside risk for the second half. Plus, early analysis of Edouard Julien, Patrick Bailey, Matt Brash, and Brandon Williamson.
Jul 16 2023 12:05am
Jul 16 2023 12:05am
Few starting pitchers have been more inconsistent than David Peterson over the past few seasons. Could that volatility be solved by a tweak to his pitch mix?
Jul 14 2023 12:03am
Jul 14 2023 12:03am
This week's AL Facts/Flukes column examines the skills and underlying metrics for Luis Robert, Tyler Glasnow, Jake Bauers, Cristian Javier, and Jace Peterson.
Jul 13 2023 12:06am
Jul 13 2023 12:06am
Spencer Strider heads into the All-Star break with a 3.44 ERA and 166 K in 105 IP. Could he be even better in the second half? Plus, Christian Walker, Marcus Stroman, Bryson Stott, and Garrett Cooper.
Jul 12 2023 12:06am
Jul 12 2023 12:06am
Manny Machado can improve his BA, David Bednar offers strong skills as a closer, Seiya Suzuki has below-average skills, Hunter Harvey nabs some SV chances in WAS, and Evan Longoria offers power when he plays.
Jul 11 2023 12:04am
Jul 11 2023 12:04am
Now in Seattle, Teoscar Hernandez tries to replicate his breakout 2021 season. Plus Tony Kemp, Lance Lynn, Jon Gray, and Bryan Abreu.
Jul 10 2023 12:04am
Jul 10 2023 12:04am
Andrew Abbott has made an electric MLB debut, and while his stats have outpaced his skills, that might be starting to change. Plus, early analysis of Bobby Miller, Casey Schmitt, José Caballero, and Kerry Carpenter.
Jul 9 2023 12:05am
Trea Turner's season hasn't been a disaster, but it's been a definite disappointment. We'll dig in and see if there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
Jul 7 2023 12:05am
Jul 7 2023 12:05am
