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The best pitching performance ever for all 30 teams
Editor’s note: The original version of this story ran on June 27, 2018. As part of ESPN’s Strikeout Saturday on March 28, 2020, David Schoenfield updated his evaluations, particularly of who’s most likely to beat each team’s best-ever pitching performance. On May 4, 2018 Gerrit Cole pitched one of the best games you will ever […]
Continue readingWill joining the Braves turn Felix Hernandez back into King Felix?
NORTH PORT, Fla. — I had to see the King one last time. I watched Felix Hernandez’s final start with the Mariners in September on television, an emotional farewell to the city and fans he pitched in front of for 15 seasons. The King’s Court, his personal cheering section all clad in yellow T-shirts, gave […]
Continue readingPhillies see potential to turn starting rotation into a strength
There’s hope because none of their returning starters performed up to expectations last year, the team strengthened the top of the rotation by signing Zack Wheeler and new pitching coach Bryan Price has a track record of success working with pitchers. “I like what our rotation brings because there’s different looks, there’s power, there’s very […]
Continue readingTop tips for drafting in points leagues
The major difference between points leagues and traditional rotisserie formats is fairly obvious, as it’s right there in the name. Instead of collecting individual stats like home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, ERA and WHIP and then comparing your totals to those of other rosters to determine a league champion, each player’s performance is translated into […]
Continue readingDynasty fantasy baseball: Future stars you should reach for early in drafts
Meanwhile, 19-year-old Juan Soto spent his spring rising through several levels of minor league ball and up to Double-A, getting the call when the Nationals needed some assistance in the wake of multiple outfielders succumbing to wear and tear. Had any fantasy managers showed the foresight to select the youngster in the first few rounds […]
Continue readingCole Hamels eager to fill leadership void on young Braves staff
Left-hander Cole Hamels is eager to fill the void as pitchers and catchers report to spring training Wednesday. The 36-year-old Hamels, who signed a one-year, $18 million deal with Atlanta on Dec. 4, brings much-needed experience to a young rotation that also includes Mike Soroka, Max Fried and Mike Foltynewicz. Soroka, who could be the […]
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