Batting

BATTERS: Second half surgers, 2022
Stephen
Nickrand
September 12, 2022 1:06 AM GMT
Hidden behind MJ Melendez's mediocre stats in the second half has been a big surge in his batted ball quality.
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LINEUP OUTLOOK: Maximizing plate appearances
Greg
Jewett
September 09, 2022 1:05 AM GMT
With time running out for making an impact in the standings, next week features one team playing nine games and four with eight. Targeting players in line for an uptick in playing time may help one accrue precious counting statistics, or a sneaky batting average addition in the next scoring period.
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BATTERS: BPV leaders, August 2022
Stephen
Nickrand
September 05, 2022 1:05 AM GMT
Lars Nootbaar has quietly become one of the game's best bats in the second half of the season.
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LINEUP OUTLOOK: Rutschman; Oneil Cruz; Sheets rising
Greg
Jewett
September 02, 2022 1:04 AM GMT
With eyes on 2023, Adley Rutschman has settled into the second spot in the Orioles lineup; Oneil Cruz bumps into the lead-off spot, and Gavin Sheets rides his hot streak into the heart of the batting order.
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BATTERS: Lefty-righty splits, 2022 updated
Stephen
Nickrand
August 29, 2022 1:06 AM GMT
The must-see finale of the career of Albert Pujols has been driven by his ability to mash lefties.
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LINEUP OUTLOOK: Nathaniel Lowe hitting third, Nootbaar leading off and Harold Ramirez producing in heart of Rays lineup
Greg
Jewett
August 26, 2022 1:06 AM GMT
Although next week's focus could be on some much-anticipated promotions, Nathaniel Lowe has settled into third in the Rangers lineup. Lars Nootbaar continues leading off against right-handed pitching, and Harold Ramírez splits time between hitting third or fourth for the Rays.
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BATTERS: Home-road splits, 2022 updated
Stephen
Nickrand
August 22, 2022 1:05 AM GMT
Brian Serven's overall stats don't show much promise, but his results at Coors Field suggest he has some hidden upside.
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LINEUP OUTLOOK: McCarthy climbing, Pollock at leadoff, and Stott auditioning atop the Phillies lineup
Greg
Jewett
August 19, 2022 1:04 AM GMT
For those seeking speed, Jake McCarthy could be a stealth addition and he's moving up in the lineup. A.J. Pollock's back at leadoff for the White Sox and Bryson Stott may hit first when Kyle Schwarber returns.
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BATTERS: Exit velocity surgers, 2022 2H
Stephen
Nickrand
August 15, 2022 1:06 AM GMT
Randal Grichuk's concurrent surge in average exit velocity and contact is profiling him as a late-bloomer worthy of your attention.
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LINEUP OUTLOOK: MJ Melendez and Tommy Pham are batting first, could Joey Meneses provide power?
Greg
Jewett
August 12, 2022 1:04 AM GMT
Right now, MJ Melendez has assumed the top spot in the Royals lineup against right-handed pitching. Should he be doing it full-time? Tommy Pham's settled in atop the Red Sox lineup over the last four games. With many fantasy teams searching for power, could Joey Meneses move into cleanup for Washington?
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Facts & Flukes

FACTS/FLUKES: Burnes, Schwarber, K. Ruiz, Jos. Gray, L. Thomas
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FACTS/FLUKES: Freeman, Musgrove, India, Gallegos, Stephenson
06/06/2023, 1:05am
FACTS/FLUKES: Rizzo, Berríos, Springer, Sewald, Bassitt,
06/05/2023, 1:04am
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bibee, Neto, Noda, Sabol, L. Varland
06/04/2023, 1:04am

Starting Pitcher Buyers Guide

STARTERS: BPV leaders, May 2023
06/03/2023, 1:05am
ARSENAL REPORT: Webb relies on sinkers more often while increasing sliders to RHH
05/28/2023, 1:08am
STARTERS: Early BPV surgers, 2023
05/27/2023, 1:04am
STARTERS: Early buy-low targets, 2023
05/20/2023, 1:05am

Bullpen Buyers Guide

RELIEVERS: Best skill sets as of June 1
06/04/2023, 1:03am
RELIEVERS: Red Sox, White Sox, Guardians, Rockies, and Rays
05/28/2023, 1:07am
RELIEVERS: More leverage in BAL, MIA, ARI, HOU and MIN
05/21/2023, 1:03am
RELIEVERS: Adding LI to skills indicators to make better decisions
05/14/2023, 1:04am
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