Facts & Flukes
From the moment he arrived in Texas, Yu Darvish (RHP, TEX) brought instant star power and considerable talent to the Rangers starting rotation. Darvish dispatched the competition with relative ease during his first month in the big leagues, but hitters have caught up to him since and the Japanese hurler has been scuffling since the All-Star break.
Aug 19 2012 11:05pm
Aug 19 2012 11:05pm
Madison Bumgarner has stepped up his game this year, at least on the surface. And Aramis Ramirez keeps doing what he does. Will their production hold up to the discerning eye of BaseballHQ.com?
Aug 15 2012 11:04pm
Aug 15 2012 11:04pm
In the off-season, there was concern with how Miguel Cabrera (3B, DET) would handle the hot corner. When an errant ground ball fractured his orbital bone in spring training, those fears weren’t quelled. Fast forward to mid-August, and Cabrera is holding his own in the field.
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
It's NOT a head-scratcher: Carlos Gonzalez is a sure-fire stud.
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Lester's bad luck, Ackley's discouraging trends, Reynolds' vanishing power and more ...
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
Fortune, not improved skills, propels Headley ... Among the names most rumored to be moved at the trading deadline who ultimately stayed put was Chase Headley (3B, SD). After a disappointing 2011, Headley has boosted his power while staying aggressive on the basepaths.
Aug 8 2012 11:04pm
Aug 8 2012 11:04pm
Pujols’ slump a distant memory…So – did you sell low on Albert Pujols (1B, LAA) back in April? After hitting .217 with no home runs that month, the temptation was certainly there to bail on the costly superstar. But after hitting his first home run on May 6, he’s looked like “the Machine” of old.
Aug 7 2012 11:03pm
Aug 7 2012 11:03pm
After 400 ABs, it's fair to say about Danny Espinosa: "He was who we thought he was." After a promising - albeit frustrating - 2011 in which he amassed a 17 HR/21 SB combination, there were hopes that the less desirable parts of his game (namely, the 71% ct%) would improve to the point where his BA wouldn't be a boon to fantasy owners. Alas, it seems Espinosa's plate skills has regressed even further.
Aug 7 2012 11:03am
Aug 7 2012 11:03am
It wasn't so long ago that there were concerns that Matt Harrison (LHP, TEX) might never reach the point where he could command his pitches effectively enough to stick in the Texas rotation. Harrison has silenced those doubters in the past year and half by harnessing his stuff and posting strong numbers, to the point that he was named to the AL All-Star squad last month...
Aug 5 2012 11:04pm
Aug 5 2012 11:04pm
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
From the moment he arrived in Texas, Yu Darvish (RHP, TEX) brought instant star power and considerable talent to the Rangers starting rotation. Darvish dispatched the competition with relative ease during his first month in the big leagues, but hitters have caught up to him since and the Japanese hurler has been scuffling since the All-Star break.
Aug 19 2012 11:05pm
Aug 19 2012 11:05pm
Madison Bumgarner has stepped up his game this year, at least on the surface. And Aramis Ramirez keeps doing what he does. Will their production hold up to the discerning eye of BaseballHQ.com?
Aug 15 2012 11:04pm
Aug 15 2012 11:04pm
In the off-season, there was concern with how Miguel Cabrera (3B, DET) would handle the hot corner. When an errant ground ball fractured his orbital bone in spring training, those fears weren’t quelled. Fast forward to mid-August, and Cabrera is holding his own in the field.
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
It's NOT a head-scratcher: Carlos Gonzalez is a sure-fire stud.
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Lester's bad luck, Ackley's discouraging trends, Reynolds' vanishing power and more ...
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
Fortune, not improved skills, propels Headley ... Among the names most rumored to be moved at the trading deadline who ultimately stayed put was Chase Headley (3B, SD). After a disappointing 2011, Headley has boosted his power while staying aggressive on the basepaths.
Aug 8 2012 11:04pm
Aug 8 2012 11:04pm
Pujols’ slump a distant memory…So – did you sell low on Albert Pujols (1B, LAA) back in April? After hitting .217 with no home runs that month, the temptation was certainly there to bail on the costly superstar. But after hitting his first home run on May 6, he’s looked like “the Machine” of old.
Aug 7 2012 11:03pm
Aug 7 2012 11:03pm
After 400 ABs, it's fair to say about Danny Espinosa: "He was who we thought he was." After a promising - albeit frustrating - 2011 in which he amassed a 17 HR/21 SB combination, there were hopes that the less desirable parts of his game (namely, the 71% ct%) would improve to the point where his BA wouldn't be a boon to fantasy owners. Alas, it seems Espinosa's plate skills has regressed even further.
Aug 7 2012 11:03am
Aug 7 2012 11:03am
It wasn't so long ago that there were concerns that Matt Harrison (LHP, TEX) might never reach the point where he could command his pitches effectively enough to stick in the Texas rotation. Harrison has silenced those doubters in the past year and half by harnessing his stuff and posting strong numbers, to the point that he was named to the AL All-Star squad last month...
Aug 5 2012 11:04pm
Aug 5 2012 11:04pm
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
