Fantasy sports articles written by David Regan
May 19, 2013
FAAB Factor-NL: Big Z's New Stripes
Carlos Zambrano has traded in the blue pinstripes of the Cubs and will soon be wearing the red ones of the Phillies. David Regan discusses him and Brandon Beachy among others this week.
May 15, 2013
Bats and Balls: Closer Scenarios Around the League
Addison Reed is locked in as White Sox closer, but not all end-game situations are so secure. Who's next in line to close? How about closer sleepers?
May 8, 2013
Bats and Balls: Cain He Rebound?
A 5.57 ERA is not what owners had in mind when they drafted Matt Cain this spring, but does that make him a good buy-low candidate now? The answer to that question, and more, lies within.
May 1, 2013
Bats and Balls: Is Weeks Just Weak?
Is Rickie Weeks the most frustrating player in fantasy baseball? Are his skills less than perceived? Is there any hope for his owners? Let's find out, and check others who are off to slow starts this season.
April 24, 2013
Bats and Balls: April Heroes and Zeroes
April is usually Matt Kemp's favorite month, but this season is a different story. What's an owner to do?
April 17, 2013
Bats and Balls: Looking Over Gattis' Shoulder
Brian McCann is on track for a late-April return from the disabled list. So what happens to Evan Gattis when McCann returns? That's but one of the many questions explored this week.,
April 10, 2013
Bats and Balls: Will Davis Flame Out?
Chris Davis is off to a scorching-hot start, but is he destined to flame out for the Orioles
April 3, 2013
Bats and Balls: Opening Day Headlines
Chase Utley's Opening Day performance served notice that fantasy owners would be wise not to write off the oft-injured slugger just yet.
March 27, 2013
Bats and Balls: Spring Training Heroes
Eric Hosmer tore up spring training last year before a disappointing sophomore campaign. Dave Regan highlights spring performances that have grabbed his attention.
March 20, 2013
Bats and Balls: Multiple Shares
Dave Regan examines the common links on the team's that he's drafted so far this spring, including Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown.
March 13, 2013
Bats and Balls: Pitcher Rankings
Justin Verlander is at the top of Dave Regan's board as he shares his top-50 starting pitcher and top-30 reliever rankings.
March 6, 2013
Bats and Balls: Positional Rankings: SS, 3B, OF
With the move into a loaded Toronto lineup, Jose Reyes tops Dave Regan's list of shortstops this season.
February 27, 2013
Bats and Balls: Positional Rankings
Dave Regan explains what he's looking for and shares his rankings at catcher, first base and second for 2013.
February 18, 2013
Draft Starting Pitching: A Few Tips and Tricks
Dave Regan's annual column focusing on how to build a successful starting pitching staff.
January 30, 2013
Dodgers' Team Preview: Big Spending, Big Expectations
For the Dodgers to fulfill their expectations, they need Hanley Ramirez to be more than just another big contract.
September 27, 2012
Mound Musings: And the Winner is ...
It's time to hand out season-end awards.Tim Lincecum's highly disappointing season leaves him with only a better-luck-next-year.
September 22, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: In the Home Stretch
Justin Verlander gets two starts this week in what figures to be a tricky scoring period as teams jockey rotations with the playoffs in mind.
September 15, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Double Dip
Jered Weaver could move up a day this week, making him a two-start starter.
September 13, 2012
Mound Musings: Starters for the Stretch Run
Shallow leagues that see Marco Estrada on the waiver wire should pounce, as he could be a valuable addition as we head into the home stretch of the season.
September 8, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Falling Angel?
Jered Weaver has already missed one start with a shoulder injury, and he could miss more. Will he return this week?
September 6, 2012
Mound Musings: The Strasburg Situation
That Nats' mishandling of Steven Strasburg this season stands in stark contrast to the adroit touch the Braves used with Kris Medlen.
September 1, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Dodger Double Duty
Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to pitch Tuesday, but it looks like he could get an extra start this week.
August 30, 2012
Mound Musings: Top 50 Keepers for 2013
Will the gloves come off in 2013? If so, Stephen Strasburg could be the top fantasy pitcher entering next season.
August 25, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Beckett in Blue
Josh Beckett's acquisition would reshuffle the Dodgers rotation. Who would be bumped to make room for the former Red Sox?
August 23, 2012
Mound Musings: Breaking Down Pitcher 'Truths'
Does Jered Weaver's low BABIP mean he's headed for an ugly correction? Or is he an exception to the rule? If so, why?
August 18, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Perfect Cy Young Candidate
After tossing a perfect game, where does Felix Hernandez stand in the AL Cy Young race?
August 16, 2012
Mound Musings: Projecting 2013 Closers
Where will Carlos Marmol be in 2013? Despite the this year's turmoil, he might end up right back with the Cubs.
August 11, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Red Dawn
Johnny Cueto is making a case for the NL Cy Young award, but he has some stiff competition.
August 9, 2012
Mound Musings: Pitchers Targeted, Avoided
Targeting Jeff Samardzija this spring has worked out fairly well, but the same can't be said for every spring target.
August 4, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Halos Haymaker
Jered Weaver is the week's top Value Meter pitcher with two starts against division foes not named Texas.
August 2, 2012
Mound Musings: A Look at the 30 Rotations
How much longer will the Angels put up with Ervin Santana in the rotation? And who will take his spot once he's dumped?
July 28, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Dominating D.C.
Stephen Strasburg takes the hill twice at home this week for the Nationals.
July 26, 2012
Mound Musings: Hanley Goes Hollywood
Hanley Ramirez's trade to the Dodgers could be just the beginning of an exciting trade deadline week. What other deals can we expect?
July 21, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Think Blue
Two starts this week makes Clayton Kershaw the Value Meter's top-ranked pitcher.
July 19, 2012
Mound Musings: Second-Half Observations
Felix Hernandez's velocity might be down, but i hasn't seemed to matter.
July 14, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Roy Wonder
Roy Halladay is slated to return Tuesday from the DL. Lucky for the Dodgers.
July 12, 2012
Mound Musings: Answers for the Second Half
As baseball heads into the second half of the season, is it time to buy or sell Tim Lincecum?
July 7, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: All-Star Week
Justin Verlander is one of the sure things during the whacky week of the All-Star Game.
July 5, 2012
Mound Musings: Good Surprises, Bad Surprises
Ervin Santana's been among the surprise pitchers this season - but not on the good side. What can we expect in the second half?
June 30, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Sale-a-brate Good Times
With two starts at home this week, Chris Sale gets the nod as the top AL pitcher in the latest edition of the Value Meter.
June 23, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Ready for Rangers Return
Derek Holland's shoulder injury is progressing to the point that he might return this week. Get him back in your lineup.
June 21, 2012
Mound Musings: Shallow League Material
For all his flaws, Francisco Liriano misses bats, and he's probably available in shallow formats.
June 16, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: House of Cain
Matt Cain's perfecto was impressive, but it can't touch Sandy Koufax's for three simple reasons.
June 14, 2012
Mound Musings: Swing and a Miss
Jeff Samardzija is enjoying the benefit of a making batters miss. What can we learn from swinging-strike rate?
June 9, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Still Searching for a W
The season is young, but it's already been crazy: a perfect game, three no-hitters, Lance Lynn and R.A. Dickey have nine wins - and Cliff Lee has zero.
June 2, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Top of the Charts
Cliff Lee gets two starts this week, making him the Value Meter's top pitcher.
May 31, 2012
Mound Musings: A Stroll Around 30 Rotations
Will Roy Halladay's shoulder injury doom the Phillies? Answers to that and more as we stroll around the league's 30 rotations.
May 26, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Cole Powers Phillies
Cole Hamels is stating his case for the NL Cy Young with a strong season for the Phillies. But is he the top-ranked pitcher in this week's Value Meter?
May 24, 2012
Mound Musings: 9 Surprises So Far
Johan Santana's re-emergence has been one of the biggest surprises of the year. We've got eight more for you.
May 19, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Cy Yu
Yu Darvish, who tops the pitcher rankings this week with two starts, is looking like the early favorite for the AL Cy Young award.
May 17, 2012
Mound Musings: Help is on the Way
Dellin Betances projects as a No. 2 starter, but his lack of control this year could easily derail that projection. When should we expect him in the bigs?
May 12, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: On the Trade Block?
Is it time for NL-only owners to start worrying about Cole Hamels getting traded?
May 10, 2012
Mound Musings: Pitching Predictions
Will Stephen Strasburg pitch enough innings to win the NL Cy Young crown this season?
May 5, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Top Tiger
Justin Verlander gets a couple of starts against two of the league's worst-hitting clubs this week, which makes him the Value Meter's top starter.
May 3, 2012
Mound Musings: Pitchers to Target & Avoid
For Roy Halladay, strikeouts are way down and walks are up. Is his sub-2.00 ERA set to explode?
April 28, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Nats Own K Street
Stephen Strasburg enters the week with 25 Ks in 25 innings, but he's still third on his team in strikeouts.
April 26, 2012
Mound Musings: Fast Starts, Slow Starts
Adam Wainwright has had a tough start to the year, but what should we expect for the rest of the season?
April 21, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Felix Holds Court
Fresh off a 12-strikeout performance, Felix Hernandez tops the AL rankings with two starts this week.
April 19, 2012
Mound Musings: Closers in Waiting
Matt Thornton isn't the closer yet on the South Side, but he appears next in line. Which relievers should you target now for saves later?
April 14, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Roy's Rollin'
Roy Halladay stands atop the pitcher rankings with two starts this week, including one at Petco Park.
April 12, 2012
Mound Musings: Early Questions, Early Answers
Jeff Samardzija's sparkling season debut makes us ask, where did that come from? The answer to that and more is here.
April 7, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Everything's Aces
Justin Verlander squares off against James Shields this week in one of the better pitching matchups on the board.
April 5, 2012
Mound Musings: 30 Teams, 30 Questions
Is the Mariners' Double-A rotation, beaming with three strandout prospects, better than the one in Seattle?
April 1, 2012
Pitching Value Meter: Kicking Off the 2012 Season
Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw tops the list of the inaugural Value Meter.
March 29, 2012
Mound Musings: Sleeper Relievers: Finding Saves
Matt Thornton looks to have the edge in a three-way battle for saves on the South Side. Where else can fantasy owners find saves on the cheap?
March 22, 2012
Mound Musings: A Fresh Perspective
Instead of looking at K, BB and GB rates, what if we looked at a pitcher's percentages in those stats? How would that change our view of a pitcher like Tim Lincecum? Let's find out.
March 8, 2012
Mound Musings: Ranking the 30 Closers
Rafael Betancourt is the top-ranked closer? Dave Regan says so. Check out his unqiue rankings formula.
March 1, 2012
Mound Musings: Predictions & Observations
Where does Tim Lincecum rank ... on his own team? Dave Regan offers predictions and observations for 2012.
February 23, 2012
Mound Musings: 30 Rotations Entering Spring
Wade Davis' bid to land a Rays rotation spot is but one of many spring pitching battles around the league. Find out how it's all likely to shake out.
February 16, 2012
Mound Musings: Top 100 Starting Pitchers
Clayton Kershaw could approach 300 strikeouts this season. Does that vault him over Justin Verlander as the league's top starter?
February 6, 2012
2012 Dodgers' Preview: Dodgers 2012: Bright Future
Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw were brilliant in 2011, but the Dodgers need more to win the NL West. Why is their future brighter than it was six months ago?
September 29, 2011
Mound Musings: 2012 Breakout Candidates
Ricky Nolasco might not
September 24, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Season Finale
The season finale of the Value Meter belongs to Cliff Lee, who's had an outstanding year and is the top-ranked pitcher entering the final week.
September 22, 2011
Mound Musings: Top-50 Relievers for 2012
Mariano Rivera is the all-time saves leaders, but where does he rank among closers entering next season?
September 17, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Cy Young Race
The NL Cy Young race is down to three candidates. Has Clayton Kershaw done enough to get your vote?
September 15, 2011
Mound Musings: Top 100 Starters for 2012
Justin Verlander is the top fantasy pitcher heading into next season, but a few others are close behind.
September 10, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Read to Return, Finally
Johan Santana appears set to return to the mound this week. Temper expectations for his 2011 debut.
September 8, 2011
Mound Musings: Pitchers for the Stretch Run
Rich Harden's ERA after the break sits at just 4.55, but in 57.1 innings, Harden has 74 strikeouts for a solid 11.6 K/9.
September 3, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Welcome Back
Stephen Strasburg returns to the mound this week with two starts, but is that enough to make him the week's top-ranked pitcher? Is the Value Meter author nuts?
September 1, 2011
Mound Musings: Notes From Around the League
A year after Tommy John surgery, Stephen Strasburg is ready to get back on the mound for the Nationals.
August 27, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Dodger Blues
Clayton Kershaw, this week's top Value Meter pitcher, has been one of the few bright spots for the Dodgers this year.
August 25, 2011
Mound Musings: 2012 Breakout Candidates
A maturing and improving Mat Latos is primed for a breakout 2012 campaign in San Diego.
August 20, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Under the Radar
Josh Beckett isn't a strong Cy Young candidate yet, but he was solid again in his last start and sports a 2.46 ERA.
August 18, 2011
Mound Musings: Rotation Watch
A look around the league at the status of each team's rotation, including the drama in New York with A.J. Burnett and the Yankees.
August 13, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: The Future is Bright
Cliff Lee has two starts this week, which makes him the Value Meter's top pitcher.
August 11, 2011
Mound Musings: ERA vs. xFIP
Johnny Cueto's xFIP says his ERA should be higher, but an improved groundball rate is helping him overcome a diminishing strikeout rate. Which pitchers are due for a increase or decrease in ERA?
August 6, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Ace of the League
Not only is Justin Verlander's heater the fastest in the game, but it's also the most effective. No surprise that he tops the AL Value Meter this week.
August 4, 2011
Mound Musings: Random Notes From the Hill
Musings examines mound questions from around the league, includingTrevor Cahill's tough second half.
July 30, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Ks For Days
Clayton Kershaw makes two road starts this week, but with 67 strikeouts in his last seven starts, he is the top ranked pitcher on this week's Value Meter.
July 23, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: No Taming this Tiger
Justin Verlander, who has two starts this week, is making his case for the Cy Young award by averaging 7.5 innings per start this year.
July 21, 2011
Mound Musings: Is Michael Pineda Fading?
Michael Pineda has looked much better than a mere rookie this season, but is he hitting a first-year wall already?
July 16, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Roy Wonder
Roy Halladay starts the second half in a familiar spot - atop the Value Meter with two starts this week.
July 9, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: All-Star Gem
Jered Weaver is an All-Star, but he'll have a more inviting start in his first game back from the break.
July 7, 2011
Mound Musings: Questions for the Second Half
Will Joe Nathan regain the closer role for the Twins? That's just one of a bevy of questions we tackle, looking ahead to the second half.
July 2, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: On the Prowl
The Tigers' Justin Verlander dominated in June with a 0.92 ERA, and he leads off July as the top-ranked pitcher in this week's Value Meter.
June 30, 2011
Mound Musings: All-Stars, Strand Rates, Bullpens
James Shields sports a likely unsustainable strand rate. Does that mean he's due for an ERA correction?
June 25, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Week of Intrigue
Justin Verlander vs. the surprising Dillon Gee is one of a number of intriguing matchups this week.
June 23, 2011
Mound Musings: Pitchers on the Fringe
Fausto Carmona was supposed to be the anchor for a young Indians rotation, but he's been anything but. What should we expect from him?
June 18, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Interleague Play Continues
Jered Weaver is slated for two starts this week, one of which is up the road at Dodger Stadium in this year's installment of the Freeway Series.
June 16, 2011
Mound Musings: 30 Questions for 30 Rotations
The A's dodged a bullet with Brett Anderson, and hopefully they'll be equally as lucky with Trevor Cahill, who is clearly not himself these days.
June 11, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Cy Young Campaign
Justin Verlander is the early favorite for the AL Cy Young, and with two starts this week, he's the top pitcher in this edition of the Value Meter.
June 9, 2011
Mound Musings: Answering the Mailbag
Is Ubaldo Jimenez back? That's but one of the questions in the Mound Musings mailbag that gets answered this week.
June 4, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: It's Good to be the King
Felix Hernandez gets two starts this week, and even though they come on the road, he's our No. 1-ranked starter.
June 2, 2011
Mound Musings: The Shaun Marcum Story
How does Toronto's Shaun Marcum do it with a Reganesque Fastball?
May 28, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: How the Sausage is Made
This week's Value Meter offers a peak behind the curtain to see just how is it that a Josh Beckett ends up as the top-ranked AL pitcher.
May 21, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Two Starts for Hamels
Cole Hamels leads the National League this week, though AL pitchers dominate the mixed league rankings.
May 19, 2011
Mound Musings: 30 Bullpen Sleepers
Neftali Feliz is back in the saddle for the Rangers, but is Tanner Scheppers a name we should know?
May 14, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Interleague Play Begins
The AL and NL intersect this week, creating some interesting pitching matchups, including Josh Johnson vs. David Price.
May 12, 2011
Mound Musings: Five Burning Questions
Francisco Liriano just threw a no-hitter, but his velocity is down this year. Does velocity matter?
May 7, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Top of the Charts
With two starts this week, Tim Lincecum tops the latest edition of the Value Meter.
May 5, 2011
Mound Musings: Top Keeper Pitchers
Felix Hernandez leads the list of top starting-pitcher keepers. Who's the top-ranked reliever?
April 30, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Red Ready
Johnny Cueto is nearing a return from the DL, and it could come as early as this week.
April 28, 2011
Mound Musings: Learning From xFIP
Wade Davis has had a lot of unsustainable good fortune this season, but not all
April 23, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Halo Power
With starts against the A's and Rays this week, Jered Weaver tops the latest edition of the Value Meter. His sidekick in Anaheim isn't a bad option, either.
April 21, 2011
Mound Musings: Starters, Relievers and Stuff
Ryan Franklin is out as the St. Louis closer. So, who does that mean is in?
April 16, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: In Full Control
Clayton Kershaw continues to improve his control, but unfortunately he only has one start this week.
April 14, 2011
Mound Musings: Advanced Metrics Analysis
What do advanced pitching metrics like O-Swing% and Z-Contact% tell us about a pitcher like Kyle McClellan?
April 9, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Off and Running
It was an insane first week of the season, but Felix Hernandez looked good. He gets two starts this week, and is the Value Meter's top-ranked hurler.
April 7, 2011
Mound Musings: Opening-Week Reflections
The Dodgers' lifeless bats prevented Clayton Kershaw from notching two wins in the first week, but he still posted a 17:2 K:BB in 13 innings.
March 30, 2011
Pitching Value Meter: Kicking Off the 2011 Season
A mid-week Opening Day means extra starts in the first week of fantasy action for some pitchers. Yovani Gallardo gets three starts, but he's not the top-ranked pitcher in this year's inaugural Value Meter.
March 24, 2011
Mound Musings: Examining the 30 Bullpens
Joe Nathan is back, but how much can you expect from him this season? Those and other bullpen questions from around the league are answered in this week's Musings.
March 17, 2011
Mound Musings: Top 100 Starting Pitchers
Who's better than Mariners ace and reigning American League Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez?
March 3, 2011
Mound Musings: Philly Phantastic
Cole Hamels is almost an afterthought given the state of the Phillies rotation, but he could be in store for huge things this year.
February 24, 2011
Mound Musings: Back of the Rotation Candidates
Derek Holland is one of a handful of candidates vying for a the last couple remaining spots in the Rangers rotation.
February 9, 2011
MLB Team Previews: 2011 Dodgers Preview
Matt Kemp should improve over last year's disappointing season, but will that be enough for the Dodgers to contend?
January 26, 2011
Mound Musings: Spotting Overvalued and Undervalued Starting Pitchers
Felix Hernandez wasn't a casualty of the Verducci Effect in 2010
September 25, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: This is It: The 2010 Finale
In the final Value Meter of the season, Felix Hernandez is the AL's top-rated pitcher this week as he gets two more starts to make his Cy Young case.
September 18, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Weaver's the One
Jered Weaver takes the mound twice this week, making him the week's top-rated AL pitcher.
September 11, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Johan's Future ... ?
Johan Santana received some stunning news that leaves his 2011 fantasy value in question.
September 9, 2010
Mound Musings: 2011 Top 50 Revised
How the 2010 second half has affected next year's pitcher rankings in this look ahead.
September 4, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Down the Stretch They Come
Tim Lincecum has two advantageous starts this week, but he's not the week's top-rated pitcher. Who is?
August 28, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Cy Young Charge
Felix Hernandez gets two start this week against rather anemic offenses as he tries to convince voters that he is Cy Young worthy.
August 21, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: The 'Wright Choice For the Top Spot
Adam Wainwright gets two starts next week, and they will both come against teams that are among the bottom five in the league in runs scored. No surprise: Wainwright heads this week's Top 100.
August 14, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Favorable Schedule
Johan Santana has a promising week ahead with starts against the Astros and Pirates.
August 7, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Two Starts for Tim
Two starts this week make Tim Lincecum the league's top starting pitcher.
July 31, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: This Week's Rankings
Yovani Gallardo has good matchups in two starts this week. but does that make him the NL's top-rated pitcher?
July 24, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Time's Up?
Jamie Moyer is done for the foreseeable future with an elbow injury. Have we seen the last of the ageless wonder?
July 17, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: A Giant on the Mound
Tim Lincecum shut out the Mets in his last start. This week, he has two NL West rivals on deck, which places him atop the pitcher rankings.
July 9, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Lone Star All-Star
As we head to the All-Star break this week, Cliff Lee heads to his fourth team in less than a year after getting traded to the Rangers.
July 3, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Leave it to Weaver
Jered Weaver hits the road for two starts this week against mediocre-hitting clubs.
June 26, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Home Cookin'
Adam Wainwright sits atop the pitcher rankings this week with two starts at home.
June 19, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Two for Tim
Tim Lincecum has had his ups and downs this year, but he's back atop the value meter with two starts this week.
June 12, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: Interleague Play is Back
Adam Wainwright faces two of the AL's worst-hitting clubs this week, which makes him the week's top-rated pitcher.
June 4, 2010
Pitching Value Meter: It's Showtime
The Stephen Strasburg shows debuts this week against a couple of lackluster teams. Is that enough to make him this week's top-ranked pitcher?
