Jock Thompson
Masahiro Tanaka's HR struggles were extreme, but he was the poster boy for MLB pitching issues in the season that just ended. We look back at 2017 pitching and pitching trends for input into 2018.
Oct 19 2017 11:05pm
Oct 19 2017 11:05pm
Marwin Gonzalez's newfound patience and Yonder Alonso's swing-path adjustment aren't anecdotal. MLB hitters are trying to hit more HR and succeeding. Our look back at 2017, and how KL owners might adjust.
Oct 12 2017 11:05pm
Oct 12 2017 11:05pm
What does an organization that seemingly has everything (and now Justin Verlander) do during the off-season? Probably more than one might think. We review the coming off-season objectives and needs of all five AL West clubs...
Sep 19 2017 11:05pm
Sep 19 2017 11:05pm
Daniel Gossett's 5.21 2H ERA was the best in the current OAK rotation entering Tuesday, with no September relief in sight. A look at the HOU rotation, the LAA pen, and more...
Sep 5 2017 11:05pm
Sep 5 2017 11:05pm
Barring a rehab setback, Lance McCullers is one of the most notable September returnees, but his role and outlook seem far from certain. A look at some of the roster expansion plans for AL West clubs.
Aug 29 2017 11:06pm
Aug 29 2017 11:06pm
No one owns the LAA ninth inning and it could stay that way through September, though Keynan Middleton looks like a closer-of-the-future contender. HOU expects reinforcements, Jed Lowrie settles back down in OAK and more.
Aug 22 2017 11:06pm
Aug 22 2017 11:06pm
Mitch Haniger should return to the OF earlier than expected, but SEA's pitching is swirling the drain. HOU has a new problem besides their pitching, C.J. Cron suddenly looks playable again for LAA, and more...
Aug 15 2017 11:06pm
Aug 15 2017 11:06pm
Even with Paul Blackburn's (unsustainable) debut, rebuilding OAK's rotation could give fantasy owners heartburn down the stretch. A look at the suddenly questionable LAA ninth inning, Danny Valencia's playing time in SEA and more.
Aug 8 2017 11:06pm
Aug 8 2017 11:06pm
Derek Fisher was obviously a big winner in HOU, but surprising Jake Marisnick also suddenly has a chance to make playing time inroads. The Rangers' future, LAA's rotation outlook, and more.
Aug 1 2017 11:05pm
Aug 1 2017 11:05pm
Santiago Casilla looks bound to vacate the OAK closer role, be it this year or by this time next year. Oakland's options, the ever-evolving Astros' pitching staff, LAA's offensive woes and more.
Jul 25 2017 11:06pm
Jul 25 2017 11:06pm
As HOU looks for pitching help via trade market, the rotation is about to welcome back ace Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh. The SEA rotation dilemma, Profar trade rumors in TEX, and more...
Jul 18 2017 11:06pm
Jul 18 2017 11:06pm
Masahiro Tanaka's HR struggles were extreme, but he was the poster boy for MLB pitching issues in the season that just ended. We look back at 2017 pitching and pitching trends for input into 2018.
Oct 19 2017 11:05pm
Oct 19 2017 11:05pm
Marwin Gonzalez's newfound patience and Yonder Alonso's swing-path adjustment aren't anecdotal. MLB hitters are trying to hit more HR and succeeding. Our look back at 2017, and how KL owners might adjust.
Oct 12 2017 11:05pm
Oct 12 2017 11:05pm
What does an organization that seemingly has everything (and now Justin Verlander) do during the off-season? Probably more than one might think. We review the coming off-season objectives and needs of all five AL West clubs...
Sep 19 2017 11:05pm
Sep 19 2017 11:05pm
Daniel Gossett's 5.21 2H ERA was the best in the current OAK rotation entering Tuesday, with no September relief in sight. A look at the HOU rotation, the LAA pen, and more...
Sep 5 2017 11:05pm
Sep 5 2017 11:05pm
Barring a rehab setback, Lance McCullers is one of the most notable September returnees, but his role and outlook seem far from certain. A look at some of the roster expansion plans for AL West clubs.
Aug 29 2017 11:06pm
Aug 29 2017 11:06pm
No one owns the LAA ninth inning and it could stay that way through September, though Keynan Middleton looks like a closer-of-the-future contender. HOU expects reinforcements, Jed Lowrie settles back down in OAK and more.
Aug 22 2017 11:06pm
Aug 22 2017 11:06pm
Mitch Haniger should return to the OF earlier than expected, but SEA's pitching is swirling the drain. HOU has a new problem besides their pitching, C.J. Cron suddenly looks playable again for LAA, and more...
Aug 15 2017 11:06pm
Aug 15 2017 11:06pm
Even with Paul Blackburn's (unsustainable) debut, rebuilding OAK's rotation could give fantasy owners heartburn down the stretch. A look at the suddenly questionable LAA ninth inning, Danny Valencia's playing time in SEA and more.
Aug 8 2017 11:06pm
Aug 8 2017 11:06pm
Derek Fisher was obviously a big winner in HOU, but surprising Jake Marisnick also suddenly has a chance to make playing time inroads. The Rangers' future, LAA's rotation outlook, and more.
Aug 1 2017 11:05pm
Aug 1 2017 11:05pm
Santiago Casilla looks bound to vacate the OAK closer role, be it this year or by this time next year. Oakland's options, the ever-evolving Astros' pitching staff, LAA's offensive woes and more.
Jul 25 2017 11:06pm
Jul 25 2017 11:06pm
As HOU looks for pitching help via trade market, the rotation is about to welcome back ace Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh. The SEA rotation dilemma, Profar trade rumors in TEX, and more...
Jul 18 2017 11:06pm
Jul 18 2017 11:06pm
