How has Rougned Odor earned $20+ with a sub-.300 OBP and is Edwin Encarnacion showing signs of wear beneath the surface? Plus performance validation analysis of Ivan Nova, Billy Butler, and David Robertson.
Today's slate is full of quality starting pitching in the "Wildcard" category, but can we trust hurlers like John Lackey, Aaron Nola, Jacob deGrom, or Drew Smyly?
Guest expert: Cory Schwartz, VP of Stats at mlb.com and MLB Advanced Media… Also NL/AL News, Minor League Minute, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, Master Notes… Runs 1:45:45
Sandy Leon might be "cooling down," but he still looks like the catcher in Boston. Plus updates on the Mariners' deal for Dan Vogelbach, A.J. Reed's demotion and more.
Originally thought to be out for the season, A.J. Pollock is progressing rapidly from a fractured elbow. Is he worth a stash, and what are the potential ripples in ARI? Plus LA's outfield shuffle, SF's bullpen, SD trade speculations, more.
Starling Marte isn't hitting for as much power as he did in 2015, but with a step forward on the bases, he may be in the midst of a career year. Plus, Asdrubal Cabrera, Welington Castillo, Jacob deGrom, and Zach Eflin.
Prince Fielder could miss the rest of the season, giving extra playing time to Profar, DeShields and others. Plus surgery might be in Kershaw's future, King Felix is back, Ziegler is next in line for saves and more.
Nolan Arenado is having a dynamite follow-up to his 2015 breakout season. Can he keep it going? Plus Justin Turner, Aaron Nola, Tyler Clippard and Jose Peraza.
How has Rougned Odor earned $20+ with a sub-.300 OBP and is Edwin Encarnacion showing signs of wear beneath the surface? Plus performance validation analysis of Ivan Nova, Billy Butler, and David Robertson.
Today's slate is full of quality starting pitching in the "Wildcard" category, but can we trust hurlers like John Lackey, Aaron Nola, Jacob deGrom, or Drew Smyly?
Guest expert: Cory Schwartz, VP of Stats at mlb.com and MLB Advanced Media… Also NL/AL News, Minor League Minute, Playing Time, Frequent Fliers, Master Notes… Runs 1:45:45
Sandy Leon might be "cooling down," but he still looks like the catcher in Boston. Plus updates on the Mariners' deal for Dan Vogelbach, A.J. Reed's demotion and more.
Originally thought to be out for the season, A.J. Pollock is progressing rapidly from a fractured elbow. Is he worth a stash, and what are the potential ripples in ARI? Plus LA's outfield shuffle, SF's bullpen, SD trade speculations, more.
Starling Marte isn't hitting for as much power as he did in 2015, but with a step forward on the bases, he may be in the midst of a career year. Plus, Asdrubal Cabrera, Welington Castillo, Jacob deGrom, and Zach Eflin.
Prince Fielder could miss the rest of the season, giving extra playing time to Profar, DeShields and others. Plus surgery might be in Kershaw's future, King Felix is back, Ziegler is next in line for saves and more.
Nolan Arenado is having a dynamite follow-up to his 2015 breakout season. Can he keep it going? Plus Justin Turner, Aaron Nola, Tyler Clippard and Jose Peraza.