Facts & Flukes

Can Blake Snell regain his Cy Young form? Maybe he never lost it. Also, Jose Altuve, Shohei Ohtani, Yoan Moncada, and Mike Minor.
Jan 7 2020 1:06am
Pete Alonso led the majors with 53 home runs in 2019. Can he be expected to post similar numbers in year two? Plus, B. Reynolds, Hiura, Fried, and Woodruff.
Jan 2 2020 1:08am
Can Whit Merrifield return to being an elite source of stolen bases in 2020, or was 2019 a sign of things to come? Plus, Joey Gallo, Jake Odorizzi, Michael Chavis, and John Means.
Dec 27 2019 1:07am
Is Victor Robles ready for a breakout season in 2020? How much does Kershaw have left in the tank. Plus Hoskins, Robbie Ray, and Hampson.
Dec 19 2019 1:06am
Mitch Keller's rookie debut has been pretty disastrous—can we find hope for 2020 in his underlying skills? Plus, early analysis of Shed Long, Brendan McKay, Aaron Civale, and Nick Solak.
Sep 22 2019 12:05am
Expectations were high for Trevor Bauer following a breakout 2018 campaign, but he has disappointed to the tune of a 4.41 ERA in 206 IP. What happened? Plus, Eduardo Escobar, Lorenzo Cain, Jeff Samardzija, and Cesar Hernandez.
Sep 20 2019 11:05pm
Charlie Morton delivers ace-like skills, Michael Brantley eyes another $25+ season, Griffin Canning looks to rebound in 2020, Brett Gardner rides a career-high hr/f with improved skills, and Turnbull will need to work on a few skills in 2020.
Sep 17 2019 12:05am
Noah Syndergaard and Brandon Belt have both stayed in one piece in 2019, but have still managed to disappoint their owners. Plus, Eric Lauer, Willson Contreras, and Paul DeJong.
Sep 13 2019 12:05am
Jonathan Schoop is reliably average. Plus Will Harris, Adam Plutko, Mike Montgomery and Anthony Santander.
Sep 9 2019 12:05am
Aristides Aquino has taken the league by storm, but how much of what he's doing is supported by skill? Plus, early analysis of Jon Berti, Brett Martin, Matt Thaiss, and Ty France.
Sep 8 2019 12:06am
At first glance, Kyle Schwarber's 2019 season looks a lot like his previous work, but are there signs beneath the surface that could portend a monster 2020? Plus, Mike Soroka, Corey Seager, Sean Doolittle, and Kevin Newman.
Sep 7 2019 12:05am
Can Blake Snell regain his Cy Young form? Maybe he never lost it. Also, Jose Altuve, Shohei Ohtani, Yoan Moncada, and Mike Minor.
Jan 7 2020 1:06am
Pete Alonso led the majors with 53 home runs in 2019. Can he be expected to post similar numbers in year two? Plus, B. Reynolds, Hiura, Fried, and Woodruff.
Jan 2 2020 1:08am
Can Whit Merrifield return to being an elite source of stolen bases in 2020, or was 2019 a sign of things to come? Plus, Joey Gallo, Jake Odorizzi, Michael Chavis, and John Means.
Dec 27 2019 1:07am
Is Victor Robles ready for a breakout season in 2020? How much does Kershaw have left in the tank. Plus Hoskins, Robbie Ray, and Hampson.
Dec 19 2019 1:06am
Mitch Keller's rookie debut has been pretty disastrous—can we find hope for 2020 in his underlying skills? Plus, early analysis of Shed Long, Brendan McKay, Aaron Civale, and Nick Solak.
Sep 22 2019 12:05am
Expectations were high for Trevor Bauer following a breakout 2018 campaign, but he has disappointed to the tune of a 4.41 ERA in 206 IP. What happened? Plus, Eduardo Escobar, Lorenzo Cain, Jeff Samardzija, and Cesar Hernandez.
Sep 20 2019 11:05pm
Charlie Morton delivers ace-like skills, Michael Brantley eyes another $25+ season, Griffin Canning looks to rebound in 2020, Brett Gardner rides a career-high hr/f with improved skills, and Turnbull will need to work on a few skills in 2020.
Sep 17 2019 12:05am
Noah Syndergaard and Brandon Belt have both stayed in one piece in 2019, but have still managed to disappoint their owners. Plus, Eric Lauer, Willson Contreras, and Paul DeJong.
Sep 13 2019 12:05am
Jonathan Schoop is reliably average. Plus Will Harris, Adam Plutko, Mike Montgomery and Anthony Santander.
Sep 9 2019 12:05am
Aristides Aquino has taken the league by storm, but how much of what he's doing is supported by skill? Plus, early analysis of Jon Berti, Brett Martin, Matt Thaiss, and Ty France.
Sep 8 2019 12:06am
At first glance, Kyle Schwarber's 2019 season looks a lot like his previous work, but are there signs beneath the surface that could portend a monster 2020? Plus, Mike Soroka, Corey Seager, Sean Doolittle, and Kevin Newman.
Sep 7 2019 12:05am

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