Skills

Due to the gruesome ankle injury Buster Posey (C, SF) suffered in May 2011, we've had an extra-long wait to determine the proper context for his impressive 2010 Rookie of the Year campaign. Through the first four months of 2012, it sure looks legit.
Jul 30 2012 11:04pm
We find batters whose PX since May 28 have been far higher (like Jason Kubel, pictured) or lower than before that date.
Jul 30 2012 11:03pm
The signing of Rafael Soriano (RHP, NYY) prior to the 2011 season was not a popular move given the depth in the Yankees bullpen at the time. Soriano's struggles during last season did nothing to silence his critics. Cut to this season, where a sudden vacancy in the closer's role has thrust Soriano back into prominence and all he's done is thrive.
Jul 29 2012 11:04pm
This former first round pick is finally showing signs of tapping into his upside, due in part to a refined pitch mix.
Jul 29 2012 11:03pm
Celebrating the 2012 Olympiad with another collection of potential free agents and a shameless tie-in.
Jul 28 2012 11:04pm
There are many reasons why the Washington Nationals pitching staff leads the NL in ERA, WHIP batting average against. And Jordan Zimmermann (RHP, WAS) is among them. With a 2.35 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, the 26-year-old continues to build on last year's breakout season.
Jul 25 2012 11:04pm
With a power surge in the second half of 2011, Billy Butler (DH, KC) was on many breakout lists going into this season. Sure enough, with over two months left, he’s close to matching his career high in HRs.
Jul 24 2012 11:04pm
Nothing changes teams fortunes more than deadline deals involving closers. Who might move?
Jul 24 2012 11:03pm
It might be difficult to remember that just four months ago, Ryan Braun's (OF, MIL) 2012 season was a great unknown. Though he had a history of stable and elite skills, his performance level was stained (legitimately or not) by a PED allegation. How would this roto-god respond on the field?
Jul 23 2012 11:04pm
Five batters, including Robinson Cano (pictured) are whacking more line drives than other players but getting fewer hits.
Jul 23 2012 11:03pm
Many pitchers continue to try, but the only thing capable of shutting Dustin Pedroia (2B, BOS) down apparently is injury. Pedroia remains one of the AL's top second basemen, but his struggle with a thumb injury this season has cut into his production significantly...
Jul 22 2012 11:05pm
Due to the gruesome ankle injury Buster Posey (C, SF) suffered in May 2011, we've had an extra-long wait to determine the proper context for his impressive 2010 Rookie of the Year campaign. Through the first four months of 2012, it sure looks legit.
Jul 30 2012 11:04pm
We find batters whose PX since May 28 have been far higher (like Jason Kubel, pictured) or lower than before that date.
Jul 30 2012 11:03pm
The signing of Rafael Soriano (RHP, NYY) prior to the 2011 season was not a popular move given the depth in the Yankees bullpen at the time. Soriano's struggles during last season did nothing to silence his critics. Cut to this season, where a sudden vacancy in the closer's role has thrust Soriano back into prominence and all he's done is thrive.
Jul 29 2012 11:04pm
This former first round pick is finally showing signs of tapping into his upside, due in part to a refined pitch mix.
Jul 29 2012 11:03pm
Celebrating the 2012 Olympiad with another collection of potential free agents and a shameless tie-in.
Jul 28 2012 11:04pm
There are many reasons why the Washington Nationals pitching staff leads the NL in ERA, WHIP batting average against. And Jordan Zimmermann (RHP, WAS) is among them. With a 2.35 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, the 26-year-old continues to build on last year's breakout season.
Jul 25 2012 11:04pm
With a power surge in the second half of 2011, Billy Butler (DH, KC) was on many breakout lists going into this season. Sure enough, with over two months left, he’s close to matching his career high in HRs.
Jul 24 2012 11:04pm
Nothing changes teams fortunes more than deadline deals involving closers. Who might move?
Jul 24 2012 11:03pm
It might be difficult to remember that just four months ago, Ryan Braun's (OF, MIL) 2012 season was a great unknown. Though he had a history of stable and elite skills, his performance level was stained (legitimately or not) by a PED allegation. How would this roto-god respond on the field?
Jul 23 2012 11:04pm
Five batters, including Robinson Cano (pictured) are whacking more line drives than other players but getting fewer hits.
Jul 23 2012 11:03pm
Many pitchers continue to try, but the only thing capable of shutting Dustin Pedroia (2B, BOS) down apparently is injury. Pedroia remains one of the AL's top second basemen, but his struggle with a thumb injury this season has cut into his production significantly...
Jul 22 2012 11:05pm

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