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Closer Encounters: 2025 First Impressions
8 days ago
Relievers like Luke Jackson of the Rangers are making a strong early impression, but will he be able to keep the closer job all year?
MLB FAAB Factor: Settling In
13 days ago
Thursday's FAAB offerings include Tiger pitcher Casey Mize who's offseason work on his splitter has boosted his strikeouts considerably to start the season.
Mound Musings: Endgame Odyssey – American League
13 days ago
Brad Johnson dives deep into some bullpens in flux, including in Detroit where injured closer Alex Lange needs to work on finding the strike zone once he's back on the mound.
AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
17 days ago
Playing-time patterns are only beginning to emerge on the American League waiver wire, making Heston Kjerstad stand out as a target as he gets his chance with the Baltimore Orioles.
Mound Musings: My 2025 “Home” League Pitching Staff
20 days ago
Brad Johnson discusses the starting pitchers on his team in his hometown league, including his No.1 SP, whom he's had for several years, Kodai Senga.
AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
24 days ago
The American League free-agent pool features a lot of targets after the first full weekend of the season including top Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell, who looks like he's in Boston to stay.
Spring Training Job Battles: American League Update
34 days ago
Several job battles have been settled around the American League, including the Royals' fifth starter job, which appears to have been won by Kris Bubic.
The Z Files: Normalizing the ATC Pitching Projections
43 days ago
Todd Zola tries to remove volume from the equation when determining the value of pitchers, and finds that the market may have over-corrected on Logan Webb.
Mound Musings: A Look at Pitching in the AL Central
48 days ago
Brad Johnson tackles the American League Central, and in Detroit ace Tarik Skubal flashed his massive upside in 2024 and will be at the top of the rotation for the Tigers.
Spring Training Job Battles: AL Central
55 days ago
Plenty of starting spots are available in the AL Central this spring, including a pair at the back of the Tigers' rotation, where Jackson Jobe seems to have a pretty clear path.
2025 Closer Rankings 2.0
61 days ago
The closer market continues to evolve, with Tanner Scott moving into the top 15 after the Dodgers indicated he was the team's top option for save chances.
Collette Calls: Bold Pitcher Predictions Accountability
201 days ago
Jason Collette reviews his preseason pitcher predictions, featuring correct calls on Michael King and Michael Kopech but a lack of faith in Cole Ragans.
The Z Files: NFBC Postseason Hold'em Contest
201 days ago
The NFBC's Postseason Hold'em contest kicks off at the start of the Division Series, and its scoring system leads to some unusual rankings.
AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
227 days ago
Erik Siegrist looks over the available talent in the American League as Luke Weaver gets a chance to grab hold of the closer role for the Yankees.
MLB FAAB Factor: Call Me Up When September Begins
230 days ago
This week's set of pickup recommendations is full of players who were called up as rosters expanded at the start of September, including Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo.
Mound Musings: The Endgame Odyssey Continues – American League
300 days ago
Brad Johnson discusses AL bullpens in which adjustments may still be made, and in Oakland Mason Miller is performing well, but will he still be in town after the trade deadline?
AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
304 days ago
Erik Siegrist reviews the latest additions to the AL waiver wire as Ben Rice tries to fill the hole at first base for the Yankees.
Mound Musings: A Look at Pitching in the AL East
March 14, 2024
Brad Johnson moves to pitching in the American League East, where in Baltimore, the Orioles signed pitching Ace Corbin Burnes to lead the team.
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