Facts & Flukes
Freddie Freeman has the skills to be an early-round pick in 2024, Merrill Kelly has 2023 success, Xander Bogaerts loses some power, Seth Lugo has provided above-average skills, and Andrew McCutchen is a deep-league OF.
Aug 29 2023 12:05am
Aug 29 2023 12:05am
Is Kyle Tucker's career year backed up by skills growth? What kind of a pitcher did the Rays get when they traded for Aaron Civale? Has Jhoan Duran joined the elite rank of closers? Plus updates on Salvador Perez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Aug 28 2023 12:04am
Aug 28 2023 12:04am
Bo Naylor's rookie debut has been mostly disappointing, but there have been small signs of growth in his second half skills. Plus, early analysis of Brandon Pfaadt, Cole Ragans, Ken Waldichuk, and Andruw Monasterio.
Aug 27 2023 12:07am
Aug 27 2023 12:07am
Do Bobby Witt Jr.'s skills suggest an elite fantasy player? We also cover Tarik Skubal, Cal Raleigh, Alek Manoah, and Anthony Santander.
Aug 24 2023 12:05am
Aug 24 2023 12:05am
Paul Goldschmidt hit 31-36 HR in each full season from 2017-22, but he has just 19 HR in 2023. Where has the power gone? Plus, Freddy Peralta, Christopher Morel, Kyle Finnegan, and Bryan De La Cruz.
Aug 23 2023 12:07am
Aug 23 2023 12:07am
Pete Alonso slugs home runs with a lower BA, Alex Cobb induces grounders, Spencer Steer improves his skills, Ross Stripling gives up long balls, and Ezequiel Tovar delivers a mid-teens R$.
Aug 22 2023 12:04am
Aug 22 2023 12:04am
Zack Gelof has jumped off to a great start in his MLB debut, though there are some numbers that are likely due for regression. Plus, early analysis of Matt Wallner, Jordan Westburg, Luis Matos, and Tyler Holton.
Aug 20 2023 12:05am
Aug 20 2023 12:05am
Can we trust Clarke Schmidt's skills down the stretch? In the latest AL Facts/Flukes column, we cover Schmidt, Jorge Polanco, Robert Stephenson, Ezequiel Duran, and Beau Brieske.
Aug 17 2023 12:05am
Aug 17 2023 12:05am
Zac Gallen has followed an outstanding 2022 season with another strong performance. Can he keep it going? Plus, Jake Burger, Justin Steele, Mike Tauchman, and Andrew Knizner.
Aug 16 2023 12:05am
Aug 16 2023 12:05am
Cody Bellinger finds his form in Chicago, Julio Urías sees his fortune shift, Dansby Swanson cuts down on SB attempts, Craig Kimbrel ramps up strikeouts with a favorable H%, and Alex Call's playing time increases without skills support.
Aug 15 2023 12:04am
Aug 15 2023 12:04am
Matt Chapman is having a steady, but unremarkable season. Should we expect more from him based on his skills? What does Lucas Giolito's move to the Angels mean for his fantasy value? Is Andrés Muñoz ready to be a lock-down closer in Seattle? Jose Altuve has missed much of the season. Are his skills intact? Does Mitch Garver have the skills to take advantage of increased playing time in Texas?
Aug 14 2023 12:05am
Aug 14 2023 12:05am
Freddie Freeman has the skills to be an early-round pick in 2024, Merrill Kelly has 2023 success, Xander Bogaerts loses some power, Seth Lugo has provided above-average skills, and Andrew McCutchen is a deep-league OF.
Aug 29 2023 12:05am
Aug 29 2023 12:05am
Is Kyle Tucker's career year backed up by skills growth? What kind of a pitcher did the Rays get when they traded for Aaron Civale? Has Jhoan Duran joined the elite rank of closers? Plus updates on Salvador Perez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Aug 28 2023 12:04am
Aug 28 2023 12:04am
Bo Naylor's rookie debut has been mostly disappointing, but there have been small signs of growth in his second half skills. Plus, early analysis of Brandon Pfaadt, Cole Ragans, Ken Waldichuk, and Andruw Monasterio.
Aug 27 2023 12:07am
Aug 27 2023 12:07am
Do Bobby Witt Jr.'s skills suggest an elite fantasy player? We also cover Tarik Skubal, Cal Raleigh, Alek Manoah, and Anthony Santander.
Aug 24 2023 12:05am
Aug 24 2023 12:05am
Paul Goldschmidt hit 31-36 HR in each full season from 2017-22, but he has just 19 HR in 2023. Where has the power gone? Plus, Freddy Peralta, Christopher Morel, Kyle Finnegan, and Bryan De La Cruz.
Aug 23 2023 12:07am
Aug 23 2023 12:07am
Pete Alonso slugs home runs with a lower BA, Alex Cobb induces grounders, Spencer Steer improves his skills, Ross Stripling gives up long balls, and Ezequiel Tovar delivers a mid-teens R$.
Aug 22 2023 12:04am
Aug 22 2023 12:04am
Zack Gelof has jumped off to a great start in his MLB debut, though there are some numbers that are likely due for regression. Plus, early analysis of Matt Wallner, Jordan Westburg, Luis Matos, and Tyler Holton.
Aug 20 2023 12:05am
Aug 20 2023 12:05am
Can we trust Clarke Schmidt's skills down the stretch? In the latest AL Facts/Flukes column, we cover Schmidt, Jorge Polanco, Robert Stephenson, Ezequiel Duran, and Beau Brieske.
Aug 17 2023 12:05am
Aug 17 2023 12:05am
Zac Gallen has followed an outstanding 2022 season with another strong performance. Can he keep it going? Plus, Jake Burger, Justin Steele, Mike Tauchman, and Andrew Knizner.
Aug 16 2023 12:05am
Aug 16 2023 12:05am
Cody Bellinger finds his form in Chicago, Julio Urías sees his fortune shift, Dansby Swanson cuts down on SB attempts, Craig Kimbrel ramps up strikeouts with a favorable H%, and Alex Call's playing time increases without skills support.
Aug 15 2023 12:04am
Aug 15 2023 12:04am
Matt Chapman is having a steady, but unremarkable season. Should we expect more from him based on his skills? What does Lucas Giolito's move to the Angels mean for his fantasy value? Is Andrés Muñoz ready to be a lock-down closer in Seattle? Jose Altuve has missed much of the season. Are his skills intact? Does Mitch Garver have the skills to take advantage of increased playing time in Texas?
Aug 14 2023 12:05am
Aug 14 2023 12:05am
