Which MLB breakout stars are real? Statcast already has the answers
The box score says one thing. Exit velocity, barrel rate and xwOBA say something else entirely about several of MLB’s biggest breakouts.
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The Oneil Cruz Power Surge Nobody Is Talking About
There’s such a thing as starting the season off strong at the plate. And then, there’s Oneil Cruz in 2026. Saying the longtime Pittsburgh Pirate is on a heater is an understatement. Novice fantasy managers may just see a .255/.320/.473 slash line. Seasoned owners know Cruz has improved at the plate ...
Jordan Walker is giving the Cardinals a real middle-of-the-order force at last
The Cardinals have waited long enough for Jordan Walker to become more than a future tense talking point. Through the end of April, he looks...
Jac Caglianone Fantasy 2026: No RBIs But Elite Exit Velocity – Bad Luck or Warning Sign?
Jac Caglianone is the only “qualified” hitter to collect not a single RBI this season.Not a HR, not an RBI, not a stolen base. Just 4 runs, not leaving fantasy baseball owners with much after 3 weeks.But is Caglianone truly going through a slump or just running into a period of bad luck? Most of ...