Facts & Flukes

FACTS/ FLUKES: Rosario, Fletcher, Gibson, Cabrera, Garcia

Jeffrey

Tomich

May 27, 2019 2:05 AM GMT

Eddie Rosario popped 20-plus HRs each of the past two years. Could he be there by the All-Star break? Plus David Fletcher, Kyle Gibson, Miguel Cabrera and Avisail Garcia.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: E. Jimenez, Hudson, Reynolds, Means, Sampson

Brandon

Kruse

May 26, 2019 2:05 AM GMT

Eloy Jimenez has been a disappointment so far in his rookie debut—do his skills offer hope for better days ahead? Plus, early analysis of Dakota Hudson, Bryan Reynolds, John Means, and Adrian Sampson.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Soto, Wheeler, Dahl, Eflin, S. Castro

Greg

Pyron

May 25, 2019 2:06 AM GMT

Juan Soto enjoyed a tremendous 2018 season, but in 2019 things haven’t gone quite as well. Is there reason for concern? Plus, Zack Wheeler, David Dahl, Zach Eflin, and Starlin Castro.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Buehler, C. Seager, Myers, McNeil, Freeland

Brian

Rudd

May 24, 2019 1:05 AM GMT

Walker Buehler didn't live up to the hype early on, but has been on a roll lately. Can he keep it up? Plus, Corey Seager, Wil Myers, Jeff McNeil, and Kyle Freeland.

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F/F SPOTLIGHT: Matt Boyd

Greg

Pyron

May 22, 2019 1:05 AM GMT

Matt Boyd flashed encouraging signs in the second half of 2018, but he has taken a huge step forward so far in 2019. Is the 28-year-old on his way to a breakout season?

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FACTS/FLUKES: Mondesi, E. Rodriguez, LeMahieu, Montas, A. Diaz

Brant

Chesser

May 21, 2019 1:05 AM GMT

Adalberto Mondesi's speed continues to drive his 2019 R$, LeMahieu provides BA, Eduardo Rodriguez has the skills as he looks for improved results, and Montas's career skills cast doubt on his 2019 performance.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Encarnacion, Bruce, Lowe, Robles, Rogers

Arik

Florimonte

May 20, 2019 2:05 AM GMT

Can either of these Seattle sluggers boost their average while maintaining their power? Plus Brandon Lowe, Hansel Robles, and Taylor Rogers.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Chavis, S. Alcantara, C. Stewart, M. Kelly, R. Martin

Brandon

Kruse

May 19, 2019 2:05 AM GMT

Michael Chavis has hit 7 HR in his first 23 games—do his skills support this level of power? Plus, early analysis of Sandy Alcantara, Christin Stewart, Merrill Kelly, and Richie Martin.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Ozuna, Aguilar, Strahm, W. Ramos, Mahle

Greg

Pyron

May 18, 2019 2:06 AM GMT

Marcell Ozuna has displayed impressive power in 2019, but his lowly batting average leaves a lot to be desired. What can we expect going forward? Plus, Jesus Aguilar, Matt Strahm, Wilson Ramos, and Tyler Mahle.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Carpenter, Swanson, Dyson, Ray, Lyles

Brian

Rudd

May 17, 2019 2:05 AM GMT

Matt Carpenter is off to a slow start for the second straight season—can he turn things around again? Plus, Dansby Swanson, Jarrod Dyson, Robbie Ray, and Jordan Lyles.

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