Top Starters 1. Justin Verlander (DET) – Tue MIN, Sun @HOU 2. Adam Wainwright (STL) – Mon CIN, Sat @MIL 3. Stephen Strasburg (WSH) – Mon @ATL, Sat @PIT 4. Yu Darvish (TEX) – Tue CWS, Sun BOS 5. Clayton … Continue reading →

Brandon Maurer has become an extremely effective ground ball machine his last three starts. During said time frame he’s generated a 49 percent ground ball rate as well as 1.89 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 17.3 percent strikeout rate. These starts … Continue reading →

Brandon Morrow’s strikeout rate has been in decline the past three years; 26 percent in 2011, 21.4 percent in 2012 and 15.3 percent this year. However, he looked like an extremely effective pitcher, varying speeds effectively with his fastball and … Continue reading →