Facts & Flukes

Brad Hand is securing saves in the AL after moving leagues, Marcus Semien makes a second-half push, and Aledmys Diaz's power metrics have rebounded in 2018.
Aug 28 2018 12:04am
Jose Leclerc is looking elite. Plus: Brett Anderson, Mitch Moreland, Jorge Polanco, and Carlos Rodon.
Aug 27 2018 12:04am
David Bote has made a big splash with some walk-off home runs, but does he have the skills to make a long-term impact? Plus, Yonny Chirinos, Jeff McNeil, Adam Plutko, and Hector Velazquez.
Aug 26 2018 12:06am
Anthony Rizzo has averaged 32 HR per season from 2014-17 while batting .282. However, through 435 AB in 2018, he has a .267 BA with 20 HR. What’s going on here? Plus, German Marquez, Cesar Hernandez, Robert Gsellman, and Joe Panik.
Aug 25 2018 12:04am
Trea Turner isn't running as often as he did a season ago, but still leads the majors in stolen bases. Plus, Steven Souza, Austin Hedges, Zack Godley, and Nick Pivetta.
Aug 24 2018 12:05am
Jose Ramirez's skills set him up for a top three pick in 2019 drafts, and Francisco Lindor has the goods for a first-round pick.
Aug 21 2018 12:04am
Mike Zunino continues to show that he is an elite power hitter, but at what cost?
Aug 20 2018 12:04am
Ryne Stanek has been thriving wherever the Rays pitch him in 2018, but has he really been this elite? Plus, Phillip Ervin, Renato Nunez, Pablo Lopez, and Steven Duggar.
Aug 19 2018 12:05am
Javier Baez is in the midst of his best season yet. Can he keep it up? Plus, Drew Steckenrider, Nick Ahmed, Kevin Gausman, and Dansby Swanson.
Aug 18 2018 12:06am
Matt Carpenter's slow start to the season is now a distant memory, as he's been on a ridiculous hot streak for the past three months. How have his skills changed this year? Plus, J.T. Realmuto, Andrew McCutchen, Robbie Ray, and Jeremy Jeffress.
Aug 17 2018 12:05am
Will we look back on 2018 as the year Joc Pederson finally put it all together?
Aug 16 2018 12:05am
Brad Hand is securing saves in the AL after moving leagues, Marcus Semien makes a second-half push, and Aledmys Diaz's power metrics have rebounded in 2018.
Aug 28 2018 12:04am
Jose Leclerc is looking elite. Plus: Brett Anderson, Mitch Moreland, Jorge Polanco, and Carlos Rodon.
Aug 27 2018 12:04am
David Bote has made a big splash with some walk-off home runs, but does he have the skills to make a long-term impact? Plus, Yonny Chirinos, Jeff McNeil, Adam Plutko, and Hector Velazquez.
Aug 26 2018 12:06am
Anthony Rizzo has averaged 32 HR per season from 2014-17 while batting .282. However, through 435 AB in 2018, he has a .267 BA with 20 HR. What’s going on here? Plus, German Marquez, Cesar Hernandez, Robert Gsellman, and Joe Panik.
Aug 25 2018 12:04am
Trea Turner isn't running as often as he did a season ago, but still leads the majors in stolen bases. Plus, Steven Souza, Austin Hedges, Zack Godley, and Nick Pivetta.
Aug 24 2018 12:05am
Jose Ramirez's skills set him up for a top three pick in 2019 drafts, and Francisco Lindor has the goods for a first-round pick.
Aug 21 2018 12:04am
Mike Zunino continues to show that he is an elite power hitter, but at what cost?
Aug 20 2018 12:04am
Ryne Stanek has been thriving wherever the Rays pitch him in 2018, but has he really been this elite? Plus, Phillip Ervin, Renato Nunez, Pablo Lopez, and Steven Duggar.
Aug 19 2018 12:05am
Javier Baez is in the midst of his best season yet. Can he keep it up? Plus, Drew Steckenrider, Nick Ahmed, Kevin Gausman, and Dansby Swanson.
Aug 18 2018 12:06am
Matt Carpenter's slow start to the season is now a distant memory, as he's been on a ridiculous hot streak for the past three months. How have his skills changed this year? Plus, J.T. Realmuto, Andrew McCutchen, Robbie Ray, and Jeremy Jeffress.
Aug 17 2018 12:05am
Will we look back on 2018 as the year Joc Pederson finally put it all together?
Aug 16 2018 12:05am

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