The Indians are World Series favorites but should expect to be taken to five games against the Yankees, a tough opponent with a great lineup and deep bullpen.
“Go-Two Guys” include Jake Arrieta, Carlos Martinez, Dallas Keuchel and Justin Verlander
Marcus Stroman and Chris Young might find this interesting: Why is there a perceived relationship between tallness and being an MLB pitcher?
How bad will things get for your team when two starters go down?
Does the five-man rotation decrease the risk of pitcher injury?
How does a starter’s repetoire affect his performance after the first trip through the lineup?
An investigation into how much less effective starting pitchers get with each trip through the order.
Which teams have the strongest starting rotations in the senior circuit?
The Anaheim Angels finished the 2001 season 41 games out of first place, so you would be forgiven if their World Series victory last fall surprised you. It surprised all of us. All of us except Phil Rogers, that is. He saw it coming.