The real Zack Greinke has shown up
After a rough first year in Arizona, Greinke’s refinements have proven he’s a bonafide ace.
Is Corey Knebel the next Craig Kimbrel?
At only 25 years of age, Knebel is quickly making a name for himself as an elite closer.
Mariners starter James Paxton is the real deal
After big changes in 2016, Paxton has soared to the top of the league.
Pat Neshek continues to prove that pitch velocity isn’t everything
In a game dominated by PITCHf/x data, Neshek has found a niche, and one that’s brought plenty of success.
Why is nobody talking about Jimmy Nelson?
He’s evolved into exactly the type of pitcher the Milwaukee Brewers need right now.
The rise of the 90mph changeup
How Félix Hernández unwittingly started a revolution.
The deGrominator is back
After an unlucky, career-worst month of June, Jacob deGrom has rebounded, and is setting his sights on a strong second half.
Sean Doolittle is pitching better than ever
His swing and miss stuff is among the best, especially out of the strike zone.
Clayton Kershaw’s Kryptonite in 2017 has been home runs
His four-seam fastball and its location are mostly to blame.
Dylan Bundy should throw more high fastballs
Other pitchers, like Tampa Bay’s Jake Odorizzi, have found success at the top of the strike zone.
Chad Green needs to improve his fastball command
For the righty to stick in the Yankees rotation, he must harness his incredible heat.
Tyler Thornburg has become a respectable closer
The Brewers' former top 100 prospect has made some changes and emerged as a legitimate late-inning reliever following the July trades of Will Smith and Jeremy Jeffress.
Julio Urias has shown he belongs
The Dodgers’ 20-year-old phenom has been as good as advertised.
Joe Biagini, the best Rule 5 pick of the year
Originally taken from the Giants’ system in December, Biagini has added a cutter and become a dominant reliever for the Blue Jays.
Luis Perdomo is developing in the Majors
One of the Padres’ acquisitions from the Rule 5 Draft, Perdomo has transitioned into the rotation and developed some promising traits — while also seeing improved results.
Tanner Roark’s fastball has made him a top-level starter
Roark has been one of baseball’s best starters at limiting hard contact this season.
