Facts & Flukes

Anthony Rizzo's string of four consecutive 30+ HR seasons came to an end in 2018 as he finished the year with 25 HR. Through 398 AB in 2019, he has 21 HR while again sporting his typically strong batting average. What changed? Plus, Jeff McNeil, Jose Quintana, Victor Robles, and Jason Vargas.
Aug 10 2019 12:06am
Kris Bryant has bounced back from a down year, and Dinelson Lamet is making an immediate impact. Plus, Jose Peraza, Ramel Tapia, and Vince Velasquez.
Aug 9 2019 12:05am
MIN SS Jorge Polanco is having a breakout year. In a deep dive, BaseballHQ assesses Polanco's current performance—and his future...
Aug 7 2019 12:05am
Jose Berrios may not be as sharp as his ERA suggests, K. Davis loses some HR in 2019, Clevinger has the skills for a strong finish, Chad Pinder loses some xPX, and Hand's skills play well in the back of a bullpen.
Aug 6 2019 12:05am
Alex Bregman is an excellent fantasy player, but he's not quite living up to his high draft position this year. Meanwhile, Xander Bogaerts is having a career year. Plus, updates on Adam Ottavino, Mike Fiers, and Willie Calhoun.
Aug 5 2019 12:05am
Josh VanMeter is off to a hot start, but how much of what he's doing is supported by his skills? Plus, early analysis of Jordan Yamamoto, Myles Straw, Tommy Edman, and Yoan Lopez.
Aug 4 2019 12:05am
Pete Alonso has enjoyed a tremendous rookie season, batting .254 with 34 HR through 389 AB. Can he keep it going? Plus, Yu Darvish, Shane Greene, Jean Segura, and Corey Dickerson.
Aug 3 2019 12:06am
Rhys Hoskins continues to put up excellent power numbers in his second full season in the majors. Plus, Ender Inciarte, Tyler O'Neill, Julio Teheran, and Carlos Martinez.
Aug 2 2019 12:05am
Shane Bieber finds the next level, Aaron Hicks offers speed and power, Mitch Garver's power breakout is a fact, Matt Barnes looks to lower his hr/f, and Ryan Pressly will try to sustain his ratios.
Jul 30 2019 12:05am
With two half-seasons of MLB at bats to analyze, just how good do the skills indicate Shohei Ohtani could be as a hitter for a full season? How has Matt Olson recovered from spring hamate bone surgery? Plus performance validation analysis of David Price, DJ LeMahieu, and Yonny Chirinos.
Jul 29 2019 12:05am
Nate Lowe has been raking lately for the Rays—have his skills turned around as well? Plus, early analysis of Harold Castro, Cesar Puello, Dylan Moore, and Scott Barlow.
Jul 28 2019 12:05am
Anthony Rizzo's string of four consecutive 30+ HR seasons came to an end in 2018 as he finished the year with 25 HR. Through 398 AB in 2019, he has 21 HR while again sporting his typically strong batting average. What changed? Plus, Jeff McNeil, Jose Quintana, Victor Robles, and Jason Vargas.
Aug 10 2019 12:06am
Kris Bryant has bounced back from a down year, and Dinelson Lamet is making an immediate impact. Plus, Jose Peraza, Ramel Tapia, and Vince Velasquez.
Aug 9 2019 12:05am
MIN SS Jorge Polanco is having a breakout year. In a deep dive, BaseballHQ assesses Polanco's current performance—and his future...
Aug 7 2019 12:05am
Jose Berrios may not be as sharp as his ERA suggests, K. Davis loses some HR in 2019, Clevinger has the skills for a strong finish, Chad Pinder loses some xPX, and Hand's skills play well in the back of a bullpen.
Aug 6 2019 12:05am
Alex Bregman is an excellent fantasy player, but he's not quite living up to his high draft position this year. Meanwhile, Xander Bogaerts is having a career year. Plus, updates on Adam Ottavino, Mike Fiers, and Willie Calhoun.
Aug 5 2019 12:05am
Josh VanMeter is off to a hot start, but how much of what he's doing is supported by his skills? Plus, early analysis of Jordan Yamamoto, Myles Straw, Tommy Edman, and Yoan Lopez.
Aug 4 2019 12:05am
Pete Alonso has enjoyed a tremendous rookie season, batting .254 with 34 HR through 389 AB. Can he keep it going? Plus, Yu Darvish, Shane Greene, Jean Segura, and Corey Dickerson.
Aug 3 2019 12:06am
Rhys Hoskins continues to put up excellent power numbers in his second full season in the majors. Plus, Ender Inciarte, Tyler O'Neill, Julio Teheran, and Carlos Martinez.
Aug 2 2019 12:05am
Shane Bieber finds the next level, Aaron Hicks offers speed and power, Mitch Garver's power breakout is a fact, Matt Barnes looks to lower his hr/f, and Ryan Pressly will try to sustain his ratios.
Jul 30 2019 12:05am
With two half-seasons of MLB at bats to analyze, just how good do the skills indicate Shohei Ohtani could be as a hitter for a full season? How has Matt Olson recovered from spring hamate bone surgery? Plus performance validation analysis of David Price, DJ LeMahieu, and Yonny Chirinos.
Jul 29 2019 12:05am
Nate Lowe has been raking lately for the Rays—have his skills turned around as well? Plus, early analysis of Harold Castro, Cesar Puello, Dylan Moore, and Scott Barlow.
Jul 28 2019 12:05am

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