Raising Aces

Raising Aces: Under the Hood of the 2014 Draft, Part Two

Mechanical looks at four more first-rounders selected in the first round of the amateur draft.

Mechanical looks at big-time pitching draft prospect Brady Aiken, Tyler Kolek, Carlos Rodon and Jeff Hoffman.

Adventures in extreme pitcher release points.

Why it's so hard to settle on a single cause of an injury like Jose Fernandez's.

Breaking down the mechanics of high-octane setup men Chris Withrow and Dellin Betances.

Examining Homer Bailey, Danny Salazar, and Justin Masterson.

Is Doug buying or selling three starters who've had success so far this season?

The Yankees' new starter appears to have the most important attribute of them all: the ability to make adjustment.

Doug looks for signs of mechanical progress by Yordano Ventura, Trevor Bauer, Chris Archer, and Erasmo Ramirez.

A close look at four aces in action in week one.

What does Doug see ahead for selected pitchers in 2014?

A close look at the mechanics of a trio of top pitching prospects.

The Rockies' top prospect gets better before our eyes.

A mechanical look at the pitchers who've gained the most fastball velocity over the last couple seasons.

A mechanical look at the pitchers who lost the most fastball velocity last season.

A mechanical look at the minor leagues' top left-handed pitching prospect.