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Mound Musings: A Look at Pitching in the NL East
18 days ago
Brad Johnson dives deep into NL East pitching, where Chris Sale has looked good this spring, making a huge year from him a real possibility.
The Z Files: Normalizing the ATC Pitching Projections
20 days ago
Todd Zola tries to remove volume from the equation when determining the value of pitchers, and finds that the market may have over-corrected on Logan Webb.
2025 Closer Rankings 2.0
38 days ago
The closer market continues to evolve, with Tanner Scott moving into the top 15 after the Dodgers indicated he was the team's top option for save chances.
Closer Encounters: 2025 Closer Rankings
62 days ago
Josh Hader's heavier usage since joining the Astros could make him the best closer to target this season.
Collette Calls: 2025 AL East Bold Predictions
98 days ago
This year's bold predictions series kicks off with the Orioles and Jordan Westburg, who could be the top second baseman in a weak year for the position.
NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Wire for the Week
204 days ago
This week's set of National League pickup recommendations includes DL Hall, who was recently recalled by the Brewers.
NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
211 days ago
There's a familiar face holding down a closer role in Jan Levine's latest NL review.
Mound Musings: Save Me!
214 days ago
As MLB nears the end of the regular season, Brad Johnson takes a look at evolving bullpen situations, including in Pittsburgh where future Hall-of-Famer Aroldis Chapman still throws 105 mph.
NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
218 days ago
Another Washington outfield phenom is ready to make his long-awaited debut.
MLB FAAB Factor: Late-Season Adjustments
221 days ago
Bowden Francis leads a group of players whose recent performances make them great additions to your squad for the stretch run.
Mound Musings: See You in September?
221 days ago
Brad Johnson examines which pitchers might be worth a look during the season's final month, starting with the Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is expected to return from an extended absence.
NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
316 days ago
There's a couple high-upside infielders Jan Levine has touted this week who may be available in your leagues.
The Z Files: Projecting Pitcher's BABIP
January 13, 2024
Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.
Three Up, Three Down: Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees
October 25, 2023
Chris Crawford takes a look at a big batch of prospects whose stocks jumped (for better or worse) in 2023, starting in the American League East.
Mound Musings: Save Me!
Mound Musings: Save Me!
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
Brad Johnson check in on ever-changing closing situations, and in New York, the Mets are hopeful Edwin Diaz could be back at the end of September.
MLB Barometer: Biggest Projection Changes
July 27, 2023
Erik Halterman discusses the players who have most changed their projections per THE BAT X this season, including Felix Bautista, who's now in a tier of his own among his fellow relievers.
Mound Musings: The Trade Winds Are Gently Blowing
July 27, 2023
Brad Johnson discusses the first pitching trades of deadline season and picks the most likely landing spot for Shohei Ohtani should the Angels' decision to pull him from the market prove temporary.
Closer Encounters: The Importance of a Good Bullpen
June 29, 2023
Ryan Rufe looks at the behavior of contenders in the reliever trade market in recent seasons and predicts who might get moved this year.
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