Can Whit Merrifield return to being an elite source of stolen bases in 2020, or was 2019 a sign of things to come? Plus, Joey Gallo, Jake Odorizzi, Michael Chavis, and John Means.

As we kick off the season's final weekend, Friday features a bevy of Strong Start options, headed by HOU rookie starter Jose Urquidy.

Mitch Keller's rookie debut has been pretty disastrous—can we find hope for 2020 in his underlying skills? Plus, early analysis of Shed Long, Brendan McKay, Aaron Civale, and Nick Solak.

Jacob deGrom brings a 1.76 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 3.01 xERA over 13 second-half starts into a road matchup against the Reds.

Gerrit Cole has posted double-digit strikeouts in his last five straight games, and owns a ridiculous 17.9 Dom, 24% SwK, and 1.42 xERA over his last four starts.

Aristides Aquino has taken the league by storm, but how much of what he's doing is supported by skill? Plus, early analysis of Jon Berti, Brett Martin, Matt Thaiss, and Ty France.

Homer Bailey may be an unlikely addition to Friday's Strong Starts list, but he's coming off of his best month of the 2019 season.

Bo Bichette has been tearing up the league since his call-up in late July—are his skills as stellar as his hot start? Plus, early analysis of Will Smith, Jose Suarez, Mike Ford, and Jacob Waguespack.

Aaron Nola brings a 2.61 second half ERA into a home start vs. the Mets, against whom he has a 3.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 11.2 Dom, 3.1 Cmd, and 3.20 xERA over 3 GS in 2019.

Dylan Cease is one of the most promising young arms in baseball, but he hasn't pitched that way in his MLB debut—is there anything to like in his skills? Plus, early analysis of Luis Urias, Alex Young, Adam Haseley, and Bubba Starling.

Justin Verlander owns a 2.72 ERA, 14.7 Dom, 8.8 Cmd, and 2.89 xERA over seven starts since July 1st.