Skills

FACTS/FLUKES: Hader, Riley, Carlson, Arrieta, Barnhart

Brant Chesser

06/15/21

Joshua Hader gains a tick of velocity and sustains elite skills, Austin Riley looks for first 30-HR season, Dylan Carlson has improved his plate discipline but little else, Jake Arrieta's skills stay below average, and Tucker Barnhart's...

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BATTERS: None on/runners on splits, 2021

Stephen Nickrand

06/14/21

Trevor Larnach is a young batter whose upside is evident when he hits with the bases empty.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: McClanahan, Contreras, Larnach, Knizner, Peacock

Brandon Kruse

06/13/21

Shane McClanahan's 4.54 ERA and 1.37 WHIP don't look like much, but what about the skills underneath? Plus, early analysis of William Contreras, Trevor Larnach, Andrew Knizner, and Matt Peacock.

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RELIEVERS: What is up with Rays, Rangers, Reds, Marlins and Cardinals?

Doug Dennis

06/13/21

A look at what's happening in the TAM, TEX, CIN, MIA, and STL pens

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FACTS/FLUKES: Machado, Kimbrel, Hosmer, T. Walker, J. Rojas

Greg Pyron

06/12/21

Manny Machado has failed to deliver second round value thus far in 2021. Is there reason for concern? Plus, Craig Kimbrel, Eric Hosmer, Taijuan Walker, and Josh Rojas.

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STARTERS: BPV none on/runners on, 2021

Stephen Nickrand

06/12/21

The inconsistency of José Berríos so far in 2021 can be traced to his significant struggles while pitching with runners on base.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Soler, Greinke, E. Rosario, C. Irvin, Tellez

Mike Werner

06/11/21

Soler looks to overcome injury obstacles, Greinke starting to miss less bats, Rosario adding value with speed, Irvin doesn't have the skills to be more than a back-end starter, Tellez a fine speculative target in deep leagues.

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