![Todd's Takes: Winning Isn't Everything](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/qyzvoqnfzzg8cribp1l2.jpg)
Todd Zola makes the case for innings pitched over wins or quality starts as a fantasy category and shares his thoughts from Tuesday's box scores.
![Todd's Takes: Opening Arguments and Easy Graders](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/mo7skenlr3tyjlj2y5fn.jpg)
Todd Zola investigates whether using an opener leads to more wins and shares his observations from Wednesday's MLB action around the league.
![Todd's Takes: The Eyes Abbott](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/watuxgfopwyvaunbo3bc.jpg)
Todd Zola share's his observations from Tuesday's action around the league, which included another strong performance from Andrew Abbott.
![Todd's Takes: Luck and Perfection](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/yqxsdbqlcafeiw10ojrm.jpg)
Todd Zola shares his observations from Wednesday's action, which featured a perfect performance from Domingo German.
![Todd's Takes: The Three Second Rule](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/nh1mry3j6vofswgeu0rq.jpg)
Todd Zola shares his observations from Wednesday's games, including a shaky start from Spencer Strider.
![Todd's Takes: So Far, They're (Mostly) Right](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/vl8bnwjphxc0zdkawtii.jpg)
Todd Zola checks in on whether this year's game is indeed as crispy as advertised and shares his thoughts from Wednesday's games, which included another blast from Jorge Soler.
![Todd's Takes: Willing to Learn](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ewkvjbub26lkwuxvhhoh.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down Wednesday's box scores, which included a shutdown performance from Hunter Brown against the Rays.
![Todd's Takes: Max is Mad](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/cqj2kln7aegk4zn8djkv.jpg)
Todd Zola discusses Max Scherzer's sticky-stuff suspension and shares his observations from Thursday's games.
![Todd's Takes: Boomer and Lucky Lefties](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/kpiygwh9wm4xmdkro6l2.jpg)
Todd Zola discusses slides and platoon splits before sharing his observations from Wednesday's box scores, which included another game-winning homer from Nolan Gorman.
![Todd's Takes: Clearing My Chest and Runs Galore](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/yxwrwkh7fsml4aiqipqm.jpg)
Todd Zola shares his thoughts from Monday's box scores, which included another strong showing from the potentially overlooked Trevor Larnach.
![Todd's Takes: Putting a Bow on the Moves](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/u0zsic60j3zfuohblsjd.jpg)
Todd Zola tackles the remainder of the winter's most fantasy-relevant moves, including the swap which sent Pablo Lopez to Minnesota and Luis Arraez to Miami.
![Todd's Takes: Wrapping Up Last Year's Moves](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/h18ixbxfizykno54smu8.jpg)
Todd Zola tackles another large set of offseason moves, including big names like Carlos Rodon as well as several players to consider late in drafts.
![Todd's Takes: Reviewing More of the Moves and ADP](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/esojlg2px0ufvoa1gofj.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down the latest offseason transactions, ranging from big moves like Aaron Judge's return to the Bronx to small moves feature interesting relievers and part-timers.
![Todd's Takes: Reviewing the Moves and ADP](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/i7csxlshu20oapvvpk2v.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down the early rush of offseason moves. Does Jacob deGrom's deal with the Rangers imply anything about his health?
![Todd's Takes: Passing Judgment](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/njo9ika2cf3w6viw4zus.jpg)
Todd Zola discusses the AL MVP race and shares his biggest fantasy takeaways from Wednesday's MLB action.
![Todd's Takes: Popping Out and Popping Off](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zuayjwgry24xkfqh0wxb.jpg)
Todd Zola discusses foul territory and the new MLB rules before picking out the most fantasy-relevant bits of info from Friday's MLB slate.
![Todd's Takes: Arsenals and Angles](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ok4uxtktln9lwiol7zyg.jpg)
Todd Zola analyzes pitchers with limited arsenals before tackling the most interesting fantasy fall-out from Wednesday's schedule.
![Todd's Takes: Testing an Old Hypothesis and the Exploits of New Players](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/lhufgyxfpvgqeyzfgnp5.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down Wednesday's MLB action and tries to pinpoint exactly why pitcher perform worse from the stretch.
![Todd's Takes: Adjusting for Zombies and Lobs](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/nxozwwpdiqwqlzvmcmal.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down Wednesday's MLB action and comments on extra innings and position players pitching.
![Todd's Takes: Dumb Excuses](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/juuok7rhmnpacjtapdbe.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down Wednesday's MLB action and critiques the faulty logic behind not trading within your division.
![Todd's Takes: The Book and The Man](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jqlgdlir0xeffiuxc8yu.jpg)
Todd Zola's breakdown of Sunday's box scores includes a look at a rare poor outing from Spencer Strider.
![Todd's Takes: Altitude and Attitude](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jjzylywfguojhxqaqaw8.jpg)
Todd Zola breaks down Friday's box scores and offers a reminder of just how tough it is to pitch at Coors Field.
![Todd's Takes: Defending the Yankees and a Striking Rant](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/rsmzz3qcwoim1wnwkm5t.jpg)
Todd Zola shares his thoughts from Sunday's MLB games, including a look at the Yankees' much-improved defense.
![Todd's Takes: A Rookie Review and Presenting a Rant](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/mmmuacqkrfjfstsycbfv.jpg)
Todd Zola shares his thoughts on the latest MLB action, with Brayan Bello showing promising stuff but still looking like a rookie in his debut outing.
![Todd's Takes: Giolito's Change, Doval's Control and a 37-Year-Old Regret](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jejuthegdsivpdohil4m.jpg)
Todd Zola shares his thoughts on the latest MLB action, including an encouraging outing from the struggling Lucas Giolito.
![Todd's Takes: Not So Dreary, Judging RBI and Bam!](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/sgo0ucninj0wrsidcmxd.jpg)
Todd Zola gives his thoughts on Wednesday's MLB action, including a reassessment of Brandon Drury's rest-of-season projection.