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Special Delivery Tyler Glasnow
April 21, 2017
Doug Thorburn takes an in-depth look at Pittsburgh starter Tyler Glasnow, who has plenty of upside but seems to be still battling his mechanics.
Anatomy of a Blowup
Anatomy of a Blowup
April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017
Doug Thorburn breaks down the season-opening clunkers for Masahiro Tanaka and Jose Quintana. What went wrong? What went right?
Special Delivery Jose Berrios
April 1, 2017
Doug Thorburn begins a new series, Special Delivery, examining pitchers who made delivery changes this spring and how that could impact their fantasy stats. First up is Jose Berrios
System Audit
System Audit
March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017
Doug Thorburn analyzes the pros and cons of his personal pitcher rankings system. Find out how he'll use the rankings to draft.
Fallers
Fallers
March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017
This week, Doug Thorburn analyses pitchers who rank lower in his DT system than where they usually fall according to NFBC ADP, including Blue Jay Aaron Sanchez.
Risers
Risers
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2017
Doug Thorburn looks at the pitchers whom he plans to target in drafts this season, with an eye toward profit potential above and beyond the consensus value, including Ranger Yu Darvish.
10 Pitchers Who Missed the Cut
March 9, 2017
Doug Thorburn looks at the pitchers who fell through the cracks of his unique ranking system, like the Angels' Matt Shoemaker.
Starting Pitchers 71-80
Starting Pitchers 71-80
March 4, 2017
March 4, 2017
Doug Thorburn wraps up his rankings using a unique methodology that weighs pitchers using mechanics, skills and stats.
Pitchers 61-70
Pitchers 61-70
February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017
Doug Thorburn looks at his next set of pitcher rankings using his unique combination of mechanics, stuff and stats. Will Hisashi Iwakuma bounce back or is he in permanent decline?
Pitchers 51-60
Pitchers 51-60
February 25, 2017
February 25, 2017
Doug Thorburn continues his countdown of his top starting pitchers ranked by his unique mix of mechanics, stuff and stats. Which Robbie Ray will show up this season?
Starting Pitchers 41-50
Starting Pitchers 41-50
February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017
Doug Thorburn reveals pitchers ranked 41-50 using his unique methodology. Which Matt Harvey will show up this season?
Starting Pitchers 31-40
Starting Pitchers 31-40
February 16, 2017
February 16, 2017
Doug Thorburn reveals the rest of his top-40 starting pitchers using his unique methodology for judging hurlers. Is he crazy to have Adam Wainwright ranked so high?
Starting Pitchers 22-30
Starting Pitchers 22-30
February 11, 2017
February 11, 2017
Doug Thorburn Doug Thorburn reveals the rest of his top-30 starting pitchers using his unique methodology for judging hurlers. Will Gerrit Cole bounce back after a disappointing 2016?
Starting Pitchers 11-21
Starting Pitchers 11-21
February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017
Doug Thorburn reveals his starting pitchers ranked 11-21 using his unique methodology for judging hurlers. Where does Stephen Strasburg rank?
Starting Pitching Top 10
Starting Pitching Top 10
February 5, 2017
February 5, 2017
Doug Thorburn breaks down his top-10 starting pitchers using his hybrid method of ranking pitchers both according to stats and skills. How does a pitcher like Corey Kluber rank?
Ranking Fantasy Pitchers, With a Twist
February 2, 2017
Doug Thorburn introduces a new ranking system to judge fantasy pitchers that attempts to balance a pitcher's physical skills with his performance.
Splits Happen
Splits Happen
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2016
Doug Thorburn tries to get an early gauge on the 2017 fantasy value of three pitchers who have certain splits that could greatly affect their potential for next season.
Get to Know September Call-Ups, Part 2
September 24, 2016
After examining a couple top prospects who could make some fantasy noise as the season winds down, Doug Thornburn looks at two others who weren't as heralded but could still make impacts.
Get to Know September Callups
Get to Know September Callups
September 17, 2016
September 17, 2016
Doug Thorburn puts the spotlight on two young prospects who will finish the season in the majors, including the Rockies' Jeff Hoffman, who is trying to become a successful pitcher at Coors Field.
No Walks in the Park
No Walks in the Park
September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016
After breaking down a few of pitchers who have increased their strikeout rates this season, Doug Thorburn examines how a few others have dramatically cut down their walk rates.
K Computer
K Computer
September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016
Strikeouts continue to be king in fantasy baseball, and Doug Thorburn looks at three pitchers who have seen their K rates rise and examines whether they should stay up.
NL Keeper Conundrum
NL Keeper Conundrum
August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016
Doug Thorburn examines a few pitchers who many fantasy managers in keeper leagues are thinking of holding onto for next season.
AL Keeper Conundrum
AL Keeper Conundrum
August 19, 2016
August 19, 2016
The American League pitcher keeper pool is incredibly thin these days, and Doug Thorburn examines a few who are under consideration, including the struggling -- but still very young -- Jose Berrios.
Casting Call
Casting Call
August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016
Doug Thorburn looks at a few younger pitchers who could make fantasy impacts this season and may still be on the waiver wire in many fantasy leagues.
Combing the Wreckage
Combing the Wreckage
August 5, 2016
August 5, 2016
With Clayton Kershaw likely done for the season, Jose Fernandez hitting an innings limit soon and other top-tier pitchers struggling, Doug Thorburn ranks the best hurlers for the rest of the season.
Pitching Value in DFS vs. Season-Long
July 29, 2016
Doug Thorburn breaks down a number of pitchers who have been quality season-long options this year but have struggled in DFS, and those who produce the other way.
Target Acquired
Target Acquired
July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
After breaking down a few pitchers to avoid as fantasy trade deadlines approach, Doug Thorburn turns the table and examines a number of players worth going after.
Evade in Trade
Evade in Trade
July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016
The end of the All-Star break is a big time for fantasy trades, and Doug Thorburn breaks down a few pitchers who fantasy owners should be trying to acquire, and others who they should ship out.
Grading the NL West
Grading the NL West
July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016
Doug Thorburn finishes his series look at baseball's starting rotations division by division, focusing on the NL West and the biggest question of the second half -- Clayton Kershaw.
Grading the AL West
Grading the AL West
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Doug Thorburn turns to the AL West where some of the division's best pitchers, like Seattle's Felix Hernandez, have struggled through the first half of the season.