Homey Bailey & The Top 20 in 365
Let's look at the top performers over the last calendar year, it seems to be the hip way to analyze player performance. Which names might surprise you and which won't?
Player Profiles
Solving the Phil Hughes enigma
How a tiny mechanical glitch turns Phil Hughes from a front-line starter into a home run machine.
Julio Teheran: PITCHf/x Breakdown
In about as circuitous of a route a 22-year-old can make, Julio Teheran has finally stuck in the Braves rotation. After some lofty comparisons, who does he look like now?
Is Francisco Liriano back?
Looking at Francisco Liriano's recent resurgence. Can he keep it up?
Chris Davis' Absurd Season
If Chris Davis continues on this pace, his 2013 performance will rank among the best offensive seasons of all time.
The Journey of Chris Colabello
Marveling at the winding path traveled by Twins' first baseman Chris Colabello to become a Major League baseball player.
Young Pitchers Make Baseball Fun and Exciting
Pitchers who succeed at a young age are often the most exciting to watch, nothing is better then when 2 face off against one another in the game game.
Taking a look at Kevin Gausman's first start
Breaking down Kevin Gausman's first start.
Appreciating the greatness of Clayton Kershaw
Taking a look at how Clayton Kershaw stacks up in history.
Is Patrick Corbin Arizona's New Ace?
Patrick Corbin is providing to be more than a stopgap for the arrival of Tyler Skaggs or Daniel Hudson's return from surgery and outperforming the rest of the staff in Arizona, let alone most of the MLB. What's leading to his newfound dominance and i
Mark Melancon Buoys Buccos Bullpen
While Jason Grilli has recently gotten attention when it comes to the success of the Pittsburgh Pirates, other Buccos relievers have a hand in the team's success. That list includes Mark Melancon.
Kevin Gregg Reemerges in Chicago
Kevin Gregg has gone from Minor League free agent to dominating closer in two short months. How did that happen and can it continue?
A.J. Burnett's Age-36 Re-Emergence
After a few down years in New York, A.J. Burnett is once again an excellent pitcher.
Carl Crawford, Possible Role Model For B.J. Upton
With B.J. Upton's major struggles so far this season, there is hope for Braves fans out west. Can Carl Crawford ease some of the concerns about the Braves CF?
Wainwright dominant, Cardinals win, So What's New?
Adam Wainwright may have been happy for fellow
Scott Kazmir, Back From The Dead
Scott Kazmir was out of affiliated baseball last year, something no one would have believed five years earlier. With a second chance in Cleveland, the lefty has started to resurrect his career.
Is Mark Reynolds Poised For A Great Season?
In 2009, Mark Reynolds smashed 44 homeruns and accumulated 3.2 fWAR with Arizona. After a few disappointing years in Baltimore, the slugger is off to a blazing hot start in Cleveland. Is his production sustainable?
Slower, Smarter, and Stingier
Can pitchers succeed in this age without a plus fastball? Some not only perform well, they flourish. So, what allows these hurlers to remain effective despite a lack of velocity?
PITCHf/x Profile: Jose Fernandez
A PITCHf/x look at Jose Fernandez.
Why Doesn't Stephen Strasburg Dominate Lefties?
Stephen Strasburg is better against righties than any other starter. His platoon splits are unusually large, though. What can he do to even them out?
Cano's Plate Discipline
Cano has long been a great contact and power hitter, but he's recently become a more disciplined hitter as well.
GIF: Tyson Ross changeup
Taking a look at a really good pitch that Tyson Ross threw.
PITCHf/x Profile: Justin Masterson
Looking at Justin Masterson through the lenses of PITCHf/x.
Derek Holland's Changeup
The Rangers' southpaw arrived in the big leagues with scouting reports touting his changeup as his best offspeed pitch. We examine the decline of its success at the major league level and a potential rebound in 2013.
PITCHf/x Profile: Ubaldo Jimenez
A PITCHf/x look at Ubaldo Jimenez's downfall.
A Quick Look at Hyun-Jin Ryu
Hyun-Jin Ryu was a wild card coming into this season for the Dodgers, but after his first two starts, he looks solid. What can we expect throughout a full season?
