Facts & Flukes
Ronald Acuña Jr. didn't look quite like himself in 2022 as he dealt with lingering pain from a July 2021 surgically-repaired torn right ACL, but he has exceeded expectations in 2023. Has his tremendous performance come with skills support?
Aug 12 2023 2:38pm
Aug 12 2023 2:38pm
What's going on with Ryan Mountcastle's power? We discuss that and more in this week's AL Facts/Flukes column that includes Dean Kremer, Travis Jankowski, Alex Lange, and Eugenio Suárez
Aug 10 2023 12:04am
Aug 10 2023 12:04am
Matt Olson is on pace to breeze past his career-high of 39 HR. What's behind the power surge? Plus, Jorge Soler, Kyle Hendricks, Nico Hoerner, and Brooks Raley.
Aug 9 2023 12:05am
Aug 9 2023 12:05am
Fernando Tatis Jr. makes his new home in right field, Kodai Senga brings the whiffs but they come with walks, Josh Bell is a Marlin after the trade deadline, A.J. Puk improves his skills, and William Contreras' power pace slows down.
Aug 8 2023 12:05am
Aug 8 2023 12:05am
Has Alex Bregman settled into a future as a mid-tier third baseman? Plus, Jarren Duran, Isaac Paredes, Reid Detmers and Brady Singer.
Aug 7 2023 12:04am
Aug 7 2023 12:04am
Gavin Williams has a low ERA through his first eight MLB starts, but we haven't yet seen his outstanding skills from the minors. Plus, early analysis of Oscar Colás, Bryan Woo, Scott McGough, and Stone Garrett.
Aug 6 2023 12:04am
Aug 6 2023 12:04am
Blake Snell is finally meeting the expectations we've had for him for the past four years. Can he keep it up?
Aug 4 2023 12:04am
Aug 4 2023 12:04am
Should we buy back into Nick Pivetta? In this week's Facts/Flukes column, we examine the skills of Pivetta, Chas McCormick, Kenta Maeda, Luis Rengifo, and Trevor May.
Aug 3 2023 12:05am
Aug 3 2023 12:05am
Justin Verlander has a 3.15 ERA through 94 IP in 2023, but is there reason for concern? Plus, Nolan Gorman, David Robertson, Lars Nootbaar, and Orlando Arcia.
Aug 2 2023 12:05am
Aug 2 2023 12:05am
Juan Soto increases his R$ to $22, Jordan Montgomery improves since his rough May, C.J. Cron battles back issues, Tanner Scott flashes above-average skills, and Bryan Reynolds looks to improve his 2023 results.
Aug 1 2023 12:05am
Aug 1 2023 12:05am
José Ramírez was a high first round draft choice this year. Has he been worth the investment? Gerrit Cole was one of the first pitchers off the board. Has he lived up to the early pick? Also updates on Scott Barlow, Max Kepler, and Brandon Lowe.
Jul 31 2023 12:04am
Jul 31 2023 12:04am
Ronald Acuña Jr. didn't look quite like himself in 2022 as he dealt with lingering pain from a July 2021 surgically-repaired torn right ACL, but he has exceeded expectations in 2023. Has his tremendous performance come with skills support?
Aug 12 2023 2:38pm
Aug 12 2023 2:38pm
What's going on with Ryan Mountcastle's power? We discuss that and more in this week's AL Facts/Flukes column that includes Dean Kremer, Travis Jankowski, Alex Lange, and Eugenio Suárez
Aug 10 2023 12:04am
Aug 10 2023 12:04am
Matt Olson is on pace to breeze past his career-high of 39 HR. What's behind the power surge? Plus, Jorge Soler, Kyle Hendricks, Nico Hoerner, and Brooks Raley.
Aug 9 2023 12:05am
Aug 9 2023 12:05am
Fernando Tatis Jr. makes his new home in right field, Kodai Senga brings the whiffs but they come with walks, Josh Bell is a Marlin after the trade deadline, A.J. Puk improves his skills, and William Contreras' power pace slows down.
Aug 8 2023 12:05am
Aug 8 2023 12:05am
Has Alex Bregman settled into a future as a mid-tier third baseman? Plus, Jarren Duran, Isaac Paredes, Reid Detmers and Brady Singer.
Aug 7 2023 12:04am
Aug 7 2023 12:04am
Gavin Williams has a low ERA through his first eight MLB starts, but we haven't yet seen his outstanding skills from the minors. Plus, early analysis of Oscar Colás, Bryan Woo, Scott McGough, and Stone Garrett.
Aug 6 2023 12:04am
Aug 6 2023 12:04am
Blake Snell is finally meeting the expectations we've had for him for the past four years. Can he keep it up?
Aug 4 2023 12:04am
Aug 4 2023 12:04am
Should we buy back into Nick Pivetta? In this week's Facts/Flukes column, we examine the skills of Pivetta, Chas McCormick, Kenta Maeda, Luis Rengifo, and Trevor May.
Aug 3 2023 12:05am
Aug 3 2023 12:05am
Justin Verlander has a 3.15 ERA through 94 IP in 2023, but is there reason for concern? Plus, Nolan Gorman, David Robertson, Lars Nootbaar, and Orlando Arcia.
Aug 2 2023 12:05am
Aug 2 2023 12:05am
Juan Soto increases his R$ to $22, Jordan Montgomery improves since his rough May, C.J. Cron battles back issues, Tanner Scott flashes above-average skills, and Bryan Reynolds looks to improve his 2023 results.
Aug 1 2023 12:05am
Aug 1 2023 12:05am
José Ramírez was a high first round draft choice this year. Has he been worth the investment? Gerrit Cole was one of the first pitchers off the board. Has he lived up to the early pick? Also updates on Scott Barlow, Max Kepler, and Brandon Lowe.
Jul 31 2023 12:04am
Jul 31 2023 12:04am
