After posting a combined 3.35 ERA while averaging 204 IP per season from 2013-16, Jose Quintana's ERA ballooned to 4.15 in 2017, despite a career-best strikeout rate. What happened? Plus, Maikel Franco, Matt Harvey, Nick Williams, and Nick Markakis.
Selling too quickly on skilled starting pitchers who have posted bad early stats is a mistake that can create some excellent buying opportunities in many leagues.
Fresh off signing a six-year deal, what is the outlook for Yu Darvish as a member of the Cubs? Plus, Cameron Maybin, Hunter Pence, Jordy Mercer, and Ryan Madson.
Manny Machado hunts full-season production, Sonny Gray's skills bounced back in 2017, and Yolmer Sanchez attempts to improve skills. Plus Gattis and Triggs.
Injury-related closer changes are often the impetus for major ownership movement. Week 1 was no exception, as Strickland parlayed a hot spring into the SF closer role when Melancon opened the season on the DL. Who else should be on your radar?
Jose Abreu had a rebound in production in 2017 after a few years of decline—did his skills bounce back as well? Plus, Michael Fulmer, David Peralta, Alex Cobb and George Kontos.
Stephen Strasburg topped 150 IP for the first time since 2014, as he posted a career-best 2.52 ERA in 175 IP, but health concerns remain. Plus, Ozzie Albies, Jay Bruce, Hunter Strickland, and DJ LeMahieu.
After posting a combined 3.35 ERA while averaging 204 IP per season from 2013-16, Jose Quintana's ERA ballooned to 4.15 in 2017, despite a career-best strikeout rate. What happened? Plus, Maikel Franco, Matt Harvey, Nick Williams, and Nick Markakis.
Selling too quickly on skilled starting pitchers who have posted bad early stats is a mistake that can create some excellent buying opportunities in many leagues.
Fresh off signing a six-year deal, what is the outlook for Yu Darvish as a member of the Cubs? Plus, Cameron Maybin, Hunter Pence, Jordy Mercer, and Ryan Madson.
Manny Machado hunts full-season production, Sonny Gray's skills bounced back in 2017, and Yolmer Sanchez attempts to improve skills. Plus Gattis and Triggs.
Injury-related closer changes are often the impetus for major ownership movement. Week 1 was no exception, as Strickland parlayed a hot spring into the SF closer role when Melancon opened the season on the DL. Who else should be on your radar?
Jose Abreu had a rebound in production in 2017 after a few years of decline—did his skills bounce back as well? Plus, Michael Fulmer, David Peralta, Alex Cobb and George Kontos.
Stephen Strasburg topped 150 IP for the first time since 2014, as he posted a career-best 2.52 ERA in 175 IP, but health concerns remain. Plus, Ozzie Albies, Jay Bruce, Hunter Strickland, and DJ LeMahieu.