The Eyes Have It series delves into the world of post-hype Triple-A bats, featuring Matt Thaiss (C/1B, LAA), Joe McCarthy (OF/1B, SF), Kevin Smith (2B, TOR), and Brent Rooker (1B/OF, MIN).
Patrick Wisdom's narrow path to continued playing time in CHC might not involve the players you'd expect. Plus, Tyler Stephenson impresses in CIN, Trevor Richards's success in MIL, OF help (or lack thereof) in PIT, and the pitching predicament in STL.
Joshua Hader gains a tick of velocity and sustains elite skills, Austin Riley looks for first 30-HR season, Dylan Carlson has improved his plate discipline but little else, Jake Arrieta's skills stay below average, and Tucker Barnhart's early BA is inflated by h%.
Is your fantasy team hitting like the Jays? Talk everything fantasy baseball—pickups, trades, minor-league promotions, rest-of-season performance—along with co-GM of BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey Monday at 12:00noon ET. Afterwards, view the chat transcript here.
Luke Voit's expected return will cut into PT for Rougned Odor and Chris Gittens. Plus, Matt Beaty and Albert Pujols to see boost with Matt Beaty sidelined, Jacob deGrom likely to pitch Wednesday, Ji-Man Choi may return soon, and more.
Jon Duplantier has struggled in a starter's role early this season in ARI, which has showcased his long-term bullpen risk. Plus, does the crackdown on foreign substances doom Trevor Bauer in LA?; SF seeking bullpen solutions; pitchers struggling to pitch for length in SD; and, young players overcoming small-sample struggles in COL.
The Eyes Have It series delves into the world of post-hype Triple-A bats, featuring Matt Thaiss (C/1B, LAA), Joe McCarthy (OF/1B, SF), Kevin Smith (2B, TOR), and Brent Rooker (1B/OF, MIN).
Patrick Wisdom's narrow path to continued playing time in CHC might not involve the players you'd expect. Plus, Tyler Stephenson impresses in CIN, Trevor Richards's success in MIL, OF help (or lack thereof) in PIT, and the pitching predicament in STL.
Joshua Hader gains a tick of velocity and sustains elite skills, Austin Riley looks for first 30-HR season, Dylan Carlson has improved his plate discipline but little else, Jake Arrieta's skills stay below average, and Tucker Barnhart's early BA is inflated by h%.
Is your fantasy team hitting like the Jays? Talk everything fantasy baseball—pickups, trades, minor-league promotions, rest-of-season performance—along with co-GM of BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey Monday at 12:00noon ET. Afterwards, view the chat transcript here.
Luke Voit's expected return will cut into PT for Rougned Odor and Chris Gittens. Plus, Matt Beaty and Albert Pujols to see boost with Matt Beaty sidelined, Jacob deGrom likely to pitch Wednesday, Ji-Man Choi may return soon, and more.
Jon Duplantier has struggled in a starter's role early this season in ARI, which has showcased his long-term bullpen risk. Plus, does the crackdown on foreign substances doom Trevor Bauer in LA?; SF seeking bullpen solutions; pitchers struggling to pitch for length in SD; and, young players overcoming small-sample struggles in COL.