
Jason Collette analyzes how the addition of a new pitch by the A's Frankie Montas changed his fortunes last season.

Jeff Stotts is concerned Giancarlo Stanton could be out a long time because of the unknowns surrounding the biceps injury that sent him to the injured list Monday.
Jan Levine takes a look at the National League free agent pool this week with a special focus on the looming September call-ups that could make an impact.
Paul Sporer explains why Jose Fernandez's road splits could be headed for better days in this week's pitcher rankings.
Freddie Freeman has battered right-handed pitching this season, and he now faces Giants starter Jake Peavy, who has struggled with left-handed hitters this year.
Paul Sporer likes the two-start week ahead for Rangers starter Yu Darvish, who has dominated batters since coming off the disabled list.
There are a number of pitchers worth targeting Saturday, with Juan Carlos Blanco using Adrian Beltre to attack one of them.
Despite scoring over 50 fantasy points Sunday, Jose Altuve's relatively low price is worth taking advantage of Monday against the Yankees.
Dallas Keuchel seems to be finally turning it around, and he has an excellent matchup Monday against the Yankees, who have struggled with left-handed pitching this year.
Paul Sporer isn't worried about Jake Arreita thanks to his gem against the Mets, vaulting the Chicago ace to the top of this week's rankings.
Vlad Sedler ranks all 30 major league rotations at the midpoint of the season and puts Jake Arriets and the deep, consistent Cubs rotation right at the very top.
Paul Sporer's weekly pitcher rankings features Miami's Jose Fernandez in the top spot as he has dominated the last couple of months.
Jan Levine runs down this week's free-agent options and bids, including the Cardinals Kolten Wong, who could benefit from the injury situation in St. Louis.
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.
Paul Sporer's weekly pitcher rankings features Indians starter Carlos Carrasco, who has taken off since returning from the disabled list in early June.
Alex Spalding spots a few affordable non-Coors stacks on Wednesday's slate and recommends a Yankees duo headlined by a healthy Mark Teixeira.