Stephen Nickrand
Zack Greinke and Stephen Strasburg are widely accepted as elite SP in many leagues. But if you're keeping them and other SP active on the road and have the flexibility to do otherwise, you're playing with fire.
Jul 28 2013 11:05pm
Jul 28 2013 11:05pm
Dallas Keuchel is one of many SP whose skills have been transformed between 2012 and 2013.
Jul 21 2013 11:05pm
Jul 21 2013 11:05pm
Few SP have been hurt more by their H%, S%, and hr/f than Rick Porcello. Here, our research shows that regression of those marks is closely correlated with 1H-2H ERA improvement and gives you a dozen names to consider.
Jul 15 2013 5:05am
Jul 15 2013 5:05am
Jacob Turner's mediocre aggregate skills don't support his sub-3.00 ERA. But his PQS results suggest that he has been more dominant than it may seem.
Jul 7 2013 11:05pm
Jul 7 2013 11:05pm
Julio Teheran looked every bit like an ace in June, posting the highest swinging strike rate of any starting pitcher that month. Some other names on the list of best SP skills in June might surprise you.
Jun 30 2013 11:05pm
Jun 30 2013 11:05pm
The reason for Joe Blanton's struggles can be found in an analysis of his hit and and HR rates by time through lineup.
Jun 23 2013 11:05pm
Jun 23 2013 11:05pm
Splitting a starting pitcher's skills by scenario can yield some interesting findings. For example, both Dom and Ctl erode by 15% when pitching with runners on base, a fact that has led to all of Jon Niese's struggles this season.
Jun 17 2013 2:05am
Jun 17 2013 2:05am
Rick Porcello's refined changeup has enabled him to dominate RH bats so far this season. He's a tweak vs. lefties away from sustaining the elite flashes he has shown in recent starts.
Jun 9 2013 11:05pm
Jun 9 2013 11:05pm
Corey Kluber is one of many starting pitchers whose skills in May flew under the radar.
Jun 2 2013 11:05pm
Jun 2 2013 11:05pm
Finding good starting pitching in a deep league isn't easy. But several guys like Craig Stammen and Corey Kluber are probably on your waiver wire. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them.
May 27 2013 2:05am
May 27 2013 2:05am
Tim Lincecum's gradually eroding fastball velocity and lack of movement on his pitches have combined to make his sub-3.00 ERA profile a distant memory.
May 19 2013 11:05pm
May 19 2013 11:05pm
Zack Greinke and Stephen Strasburg are widely accepted as elite SP in many leagues. But if you're keeping them and other SP active on the road and have the flexibility to do otherwise, you're playing with fire.
Jul 28 2013 11:05pm
Jul 28 2013 11:05pm
Dallas Keuchel is one of many SP whose skills have been transformed between 2012 and 2013.
Jul 21 2013 11:05pm
Jul 21 2013 11:05pm
Few SP have been hurt more by their H%, S%, and hr/f than Rick Porcello. Here, our research shows that regression of those marks is closely correlated with 1H-2H ERA improvement and gives you a dozen names to consider.
Jul 15 2013 5:05am
Jul 15 2013 5:05am
Jacob Turner's mediocre aggregate skills don't support his sub-3.00 ERA. But his PQS results suggest that he has been more dominant than it may seem.
Jul 7 2013 11:05pm
Jul 7 2013 11:05pm
Julio Teheran looked every bit like an ace in June, posting the highest swinging strike rate of any starting pitcher that month. Some other names on the list of best SP skills in June might surprise you.
Jun 30 2013 11:05pm
Jun 30 2013 11:05pm
The reason for Joe Blanton's struggles can be found in an analysis of his hit and and HR rates by time through lineup.
Jun 23 2013 11:05pm
Jun 23 2013 11:05pm
Splitting a starting pitcher's skills by scenario can yield some interesting findings. For example, both Dom and Ctl erode by 15% when pitching with runners on base, a fact that has led to all of Jon Niese's struggles this season.
Jun 17 2013 2:05am
Jun 17 2013 2:05am
Rick Porcello's refined changeup has enabled him to dominate RH bats so far this season. He's a tweak vs. lefties away from sustaining the elite flashes he has shown in recent starts.
Jun 9 2013 11:05pm
Jun 9 2013 11:05pm
Corey Kluber is one of many starting pitchers whose skills in May flew under the radar.
Jun 2 2013 11:05pm
Jun 2 2013 11:05pm
Finding good starting pitching in a deep league isn't easy. But several guys like Craig Stammen and Corey Kluber are probably on your waiver wire. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them.
May 27 2013 2:05am
May 27 2013 2:05am
Tim Lincecum's gradually eroding fastball velocity and lack of movement on his pitches have combined to make his sub-3.00 ERA profile a distant memory.
May 19 2013 11:05pm
May 19 2013 11:05pm
