Kyle Tucker quietly became one of the league’s premier sluggers
The Houston Astros outfielder is an extra-base machine, and may still have another gear
The universal DH is a win-win for teams and players
The expectation is that the 2022 season, whenever it starts, will be played with the universal designated hitter rule. That is good news for everyone involved
Five potential breakout players for 2022
With patience and opportunity (innings or plate appearances), these five young players could break through and become key contributors
How much is Juan Soto worth?
Let’s try and guess what Soto’s next contract will look like
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates… interesting?
The Bucs still look like a last-place team in 2022, but they have some good young pieces, rebound candidates, and top prospects. Will they keep Bryan Reynolds, though?
Analyzing the Yankees’ ZiPS projections
Joey Gallo is projected to have a big rebound season for the Bombers, while the system predicts Néstor Cortés to take a step back
The AL East is full of potential outcomes
The Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees can all finish anywhere from first to fourth in the division
Spin efficiency: definitions, implications, and everything else you need to know
The concept of spin rate isn’t worth much without understanding spin axis and maximizing spin efficiency
Seiya Suzuki has quite a market and will be a huge addition for an MLB team
The powerful Japanese outfielder has at least half a dozen MLB teams interested in his services
Re-signing Raisel Iglesias proves the Angels are serious about contending
Los Angeles prioritized pitching this offseason, and while they haven’t gotten all of their targets, they made significant progress