It’s no secret that the Yankees are off to a rocky start this season and the defensive performance to date is not helping. The Yankees’ issues on defense is not a new problem, it’s something the Yankees struggled with all the 2020 season as well. Let’s dive into why. For this analysis, I used defensive…
The Rays are one of the only teams in the league that use a sustainable model to allow for a competitive team year after year. And not only are they using the “compete now” strategy, but they also are simultaneously building for the future. How are they doing it? The Draft The drafting method used…
The AL East is going to be a tough division this year. Who are some players we should keep an eye on this season? Check out my under the radar picks below, and share yours in the comments! Baltimore Orioles: Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins For the Orioles, I picked two players to watch, Austin…
Ryan Thompson’s first season in the majors was certainly a memorable one. If his spot on the opening day roster was ever in question, recent injuries secured Thompson’s spot on the 26-man. Originally a non-roster invite, Thompson made the team and split the 2020 season between the major league team and the alternate training site….
I had the pleasure of appearing as a guest on BALLCAP Sports’ Youtube Channel and talking about the Toronto Blue Jays. We broke down some of their best players, and identified what to look out for this season. Check out the videos below. Vlad Guerrero Jr. Will a Swing Change Improve his Production? Vlad Guerrero…
Jameson Taillon was traded to the Yankees in late January 2021 from the Pirates. 2018 was his best season, Taillon was considered to be one of the best pitchers in the National League. Generally speaking, he has league average strikeout rates, low walk rates, and league average hard hit rates. What he lacks in strikeout…
In late January, the Yankees traded relief pitcher Adam Ottavino to the Boston Red Sox. Many fans considered 2020 to be a down year for Ottavino, but that doesn’t mean he won’t perform better for Boston this year. Let’s take a look and see where things went wrong in 2020, and if there is any…
The Rays signed former Cardinals and Mets pitcher Michael Wacha to a one year, $3 million deal. While Wacha has never been an elite pitcher, his pitch mix does suggest that there is hope for him to improve his numbers. After Wacha joined the Mets, he changed a couple of aspects of his game including:…
The one position the Rays struggle to fill is catcher. When Blake Snell was traded to the Padres, the Rays received two catchers in return, and one of them will be going head to head with Mike Zunino for the starting role. So here is a little more about the Rays potentially new starting catcher,…
Ryan Yarbrough lost his arbitration case last week after trying to get a $3.1 million salary for 2021. He will end up receiving the number that the Rays provided – $2.3 million. Let’s take a look at why he lost, and what made the Rays number more appropriate according to the arbitrators. But first, check…