A deep dive into "The Unicorn"

Corbin Young examines Nate Lowe, Framber Valdez, Brandon Drury, Michael Lorenzen, and Donovan Solano in his latest AL Facts/Flukes column. Are these players legitimate or not?

After posting a sub-3.00 ERA in seven of the past eight seasons, it's quite jarring to see Max Scherzer with a 4.20 ERA through 101 IP. What's behind the struggles? Plus, Ian Happ, Justin Lawrence, Brendan Donovan, and Gary Sanchez.

Camilo Doval moves up the closer rankings with strong skills, Ha-Seong Kim delivers double-digit HR/SB, Jake Fraley hits RHP well, Evan Phillips provides consistent skills, and Yan Gomes increases his barrels.

Post-hype play Elehuris Montero could convert his elite season at Triple-A into MLB results if an everyday opportunity aligns for him in the second half.

Sellers who might send relievers elsewhere before the August 1 deadline.

A slight reliever lean this week; plus the usual hitting risers, SP matchup leaders, and schedule insights for the week ahead.

Louie Varland has been one of the better strike-throwers in the game despite his shaky surface stats.

Kutter Crawford adds a sweeper while increasing his splitter usage in 2023, and the right-hander is having more success vs. LHH with his four-seam fastball.

Two more hitters have found success at the top of the order, two LAA outfielders surge in new lineup spots, and our weekly hitting streams for the upcoming scoring period.

Wander Franco adds SB to his contact profile, which boosts his 2023 R$.