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March 26, 2025
Statcast Contact Quality for Pitchers - Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025) | Fantasy News
Rick Lucks
Rotoballer
Why should pitchers' contact quality metrics be ignored in fantasy analysis?What alternative metrics should fantasy players consider for pitchers?Should players invest in pitchers with high barrels allowed rates?How does the league-wide trend of contact quality metrics affect player evaluations?
Mentions:
@Kevin Gausman | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Kevin Gausman | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.rotoballer.com/statcast-contact-qualit..
December 7, 2024
Projected San Francisco Giants Starting Rotation Fails To Replace Blake Snell
Dylan Sanders
Sports Illustrated
What strategies might the Giants employ to strengthen their rotation?How does Blake Snell's departure impact the Giants' overall performance this season?Which emerging players could step up to fill the gaps in the starting rotation?What are the implications of Logan Webb's performance on the team's success?
Mentions:
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Mason Black | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Mason Black | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
San Francisco Giants | MLB
San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/san-francisco-giants..
December 6, 2024
There's something off about SF Giants' pursuit of top free agent
Alex Simon
SFGATE
What are the implications of the Giants' pursuit of Corbin Burnes for their future roster?How does Buster Posey's approach to free agency differ from previous executives?What impact could signing Burnes have on the development of the Giants' young pitchers?How do Giants fans feel about the team's history with free agency and their current strategy?
Mentions:
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Jordan Hicks | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Jordan Hicks | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Keaton Winn | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Keaton Winn | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Tristan Beck | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Tristan Beck | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/giants-pursu..
December 5, 2024
4 ‘Bad Contracts’ Philadelphia Phillies Could Target in Swap for Nick Castellanos
Kenneth Teape
Sports Illustrated
What are the potential impacts of trading Nick Castellanos on the Phillies' lineup?How do the contract situations of these players affect their trade value?What strategies should the Phillies consider to improve their roster this offseason?Which team would benefit the most from acquiring Nick Castellanos?
Mentions:
@Jordan Montgomery | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB
@Jordan Montgomery | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB
@Jose Berrios | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Jose Berrios | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Lance McCullers Jr. | Houston Astros | MLB
@Lance McCullers Jr. | Houston Astros | MLB
@Nick Castellanos | Philadelphia Phillies | MLB
@Nick Castellanos | Philadelphia Phillies | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/4-bad-contrac..
December 2, 2024
The Athletic skewers former SF Giants exec Farhan Zaidi
Alex Simon
SFGATE
What factors contribute to a player being labeled as having a bad contract?How do injuries impact a player's value in the MLB?What strategies can teams use to manage large contracts effectively?How does Farhan Zaidi's management style compare to other MLB executives?
Mentions:
@Carlos Rodon | New York Yankees | MLB
@Carlos Rodon | New York Yankees | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/farhan-zaidi..
March 26, 2025
Statcast Contact Quality for Pitchers - Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025) | Fantasy News
Rick Lucks
Rotoballer
Why should pitchers' contact quality metrics be ignored in fantasy analysis?What alternative metrics should fantasy players consider for pitchers?Should players invest in pitchers with high barrels allowed rates?How does the league-wide trend of contact quality metrics affect player evaluations?
Mentions:
@Kevin Gausman | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Kevin Gausman | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.rotoballer.com/statcast-contact-qualit..
December 7, 2024
Projected San Francisco Giants Starting Rotation Fails To Replace Blake Snell
Dylan Sanders
Sports Illustrated
What strategies might the Giants employ to strengthen their rotation?How does Blake Snell's departure impact the Giants' overall performance this season?Which emerging players could step up to fill the gaps in the starting rotation?What are the implications of Logan Webb's performance on the team's success?
Mentions:
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Mason Black | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Mason Black | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
San Francisco Giants | MLB
San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/san-francisco-giants..
December 6, 2024
There's something off about SF Giants' pursuit of top free agent
Alex Simon
SFGATE
What are the implications of the Giants' pursuit of Corbin Burnes for their future roster?How does Buster Posey's approach to free agency differ from previous executives?What impact could signing Burnes have on the development of the Giants' young pitchers?How do Giants fans feel about the team's history with free agency and their current strategy?
Mentions:
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Blake Snell | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Hayden Birdsong | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Jordan Hicks | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Jordan Hicks | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Keaton Winn | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Keaton Winn | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Kyle Harrison | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Landen Roupp | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Tristan Beck | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Tristan Beck | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/giants-pursu..
December 5, 2024
4 ‘Bad Contracts’ Philadelphia Phillies Could Target in Swap for Nick Castellanos
Kenneth Teape
Sports Illustrated
What are the potential impacts of trading Nick Castellanos on the Phillies' lineup?How do the contract situations of these players affect their trade value?What strategies should the Phillies consider to improve their roster this offseason?Which team would benefit the most from acquiring Nick Castellanos?
Mentions:
@Jordan Montgomery | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB
@Jordan Montgomery | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB
@Jose Berrios | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Jose Berrios | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB
@Lance McCullers Jr. | Houston Astros | MLB
@Lance McCullers Jr. | Houston Astros | MLB
@Nick Castellanos | Philadelphia Phillies | MLB
@Nick Castellanos | Philadelphia Phillies | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/4-bad-contrac..
December 2, 2024
The Athletic skewers former SF Giants exec Farhan Zaidi
Alex Simon
SFGATE
What factors contribute to a player being labeled as having a bad contract?How do injuries impact a player's value in the MLB?What strategies can teams use to manage large contracts effectively?How does Farhan Zaidi's management style compare to other MLB executives?
Mentions:
@Carlos Rodon | New York Yankees | MLB
@Carlos Rodon | New York Yankees | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
@Robbie Ray | San Francisco Giants | MLB
https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/farhan-zaidi..
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