Facts & Flukes

FACTS/FLUKES: Burnes, Schwarber, K. Ruiz, Jos. Gray, L. Thomas

Greg

Pyron

June 07, 2023 1:03 AM GMT

Corbin Burnes hasn't looked like himself so far in 2023, sporting a 3.75 ERA through 70 IP. Is there reason for concern? Plus, Kyle Schwarber, Keibert Ruiz, Josiah Gray, and Lane Thomas.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Freeman, Musgrove, India, Gallegos, Stephenson

Brant

Chesser

June 06, 2023 1:05 AM GMT

Freddie Freeman delivers a strong R$, Joe Musgrove can overcome slow start, Jonathan India's rebound is mostly fact, Giovanny Gallegos nabs May saves, and Tyler Stephenson looks to improve.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Rizzo, Berríos, Springer, Sewald, Bassitt,

Robert

Berger

June 05, 2023 1:04 AM GMT

Can Anthony Rizzo keep up a .300 BA and hit 30 HR? Is José Berríos back after a disappointing 2022? Plus, updates on George Springer, Paul Sewald, and Chris Bassitt.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bibee, Neto, Noda, Sabol, L. Varland

Brandon

Kruse

June 04, 2023 1:04 AM GMT

Tanner Bibee has enjoyed a terrific MLB debut, but his skills suggest we could see a downturn in his performance in the short-term. Plus, early analysis of Zach Neto, Ryan Noda, Blake Sabol, and Louie Varland.

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F/F SPOTLIGHT: Randy Arozarena

Corbin

Young

June 02, 2023 1:05 AM GMT

Corbin Young deeply analyzes Randy Arozarena, and whether his skills look legitimate based on the past history and scouting reports.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Bader, Pat. Sandoval, J. Abreu, Faedo, Moniak

Corbin

Young

June 01, 2023 1:05 AM GMT

In this week's AL Facts/Flukes column, we discuss Harrison Bader, Patrick Sandoval, José Abreu, Alex Faedo, and Mickey Moniak. Do they have legitimate skills?

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FACTS/FLUKES: Nola, Swanson, Contreras, Smyly, Candelario

Greg

Pyron

May 31, 2023 1:03 AM GMT

Aaron Nola is off to a disappointing start. Has it just been bad luck or something more? Plus, Dansby Swanson, William Contreras, Drew Smyly, and Jeimer Candelario.

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FACTS/FLUKES: Bogaerts, T. Walker, Tellez, Ty. Megill, Bohm

Brant

Chesser

May 30, 2023 1:05 AM GMT

Xander Bogaerts cools off in May, Taijuan Walker could see improved ratios with better fortune, Rowdy Tellez can crush RHP, Tylor Megill has lost some skills, and Alec Bohm is productive.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: G. Rodriguez, Bae, Moreno, Bello, Turang

Brandon

Kruse

May 28, 2023 1:06 AM GMT

Grayson Rodriguez's MLB debut is off to a terrible start, though bad luck has played a sizable role in his struggles. Plus, early analysis of Ji-Hwan Bae, Gabriel Moreno, Brayan Bello, and Brice Turang.

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F/F SPOTLIGHT: Eduardo Rodriguez

Matthew

Cederholm

May 26, 2023 1:03 AM GMT

We expected big things in 2022, and he fell flat. In 2023, though, he's seemingly living up to his promise. Or is he?

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