Starters

Stephen
Nickrand
July 15, 2013 6:05 AM GMT
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.
Stephen
Nickrand
July 08, 2013 12:05 AM GMT
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.
Stephen
Nickrand
July 01, 2013 12:05 AM GMT
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.
Stephen
Nickrand
June 24, 2013 12:05 AM GMT
The reason for Joe Blanton's struggles can be found in an analysis of his hit and and HR rates by time through lineup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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