Starters

STARTERS: One split away—BPV none on/runners on 2013

Stephen

Nickrand

June 17, 2013 3:05 AM GMT

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.

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STARTERS: One split away—BPV vs. LH/RH bats 2013

Stephen

Nickrand

June 10, 2013 12:05 AM GMT

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.

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STARTERS: BPV leaders, May 2013

Stephen

Nickrand

June 03, 2013 12:05 AM GMT

Corey Kluber is one of many starting pitchers whose skills in May flew under the radar.

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STARTERS: Early deep league targets

Stephen

Nickrand

May 27, 2013 3:05 AM GMT

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.

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STARTERS: Pitch movement, pt. 2

Stephen

Nickrand

May 20, 2013 12:05 AM GMT

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.

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STARTERS: Fastball velocity and Dominance rate

Stephen

Nickrand

May 13, 2013 12:05 AM GMT

David Price has seen his fastball velocity and strikeouts dip so far in 2013. What exactly is the relationship between the two?

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STARTERS: BPV leaders, April 2013

Stephen

Nickrand

May 06, 2013 12:05 AM GMT

Max Scherzer had a leg up on his competition in April.