Raising Aces

Raising Aces: Let the Good Times Ross

A mechanical check in on youngsters Aaron Nola and Joe Ross. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Jose Fernandez, Matt Cain, and Matt Moore return from injury.

A look at the mechanics of the pitchers drafted in the latter stages of the first round.

A look at the mechanical profiles of some of the arms drafted in the first round this year.

A look at the mechanical profiles of some of the arms drafted in the first round this year.

A lack of a quality third pitch to go along with mechanical issues are both holding Archie Bradley back from reaching his potential.

One of the top pitching prospects in the game has now made two starts in the bigs. He's been pretty impressive, but how does he grade mechanically?

The White Sox prized lefty prospect lived up to the hype in his debut, but how did he grade mechanically?

An analysis of a disastrous start from one of the game's best pitchers.

Breaking down the delivery and repertoire for the Reds' $27 million man.

Issues with pitch usage and command have led to a rough start for Taijuan Walker.

A look at how some intriguing arms were throwing this week and some mechanical issues or trends to keep an eye out the rest of the way.

The author goes through a list of arms he's lower on than most and explains why.

The author takes a look at pitchers he has ranked higher than their average draft position.

Our resident pitching mechanics' expert takes a look at whether he has any tendencies when handing out grades.

A look at the arms who have had a velocity jump over the last couple years.