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October 1, 2016

Raising Aces: Final Exam

by Doug Thorburn

One final look at the man we all miss on the mound.

September 26, 2016

Premium Article Raising Aces: Gray Matter

by Doug Thorburn

The Rockies may have finally found what they've been looking for.

September 17, 2016

Raising Aces: Johnny Sunshine

by Doug Thorburn

A compromised starter, a dominant reliever, and the best free agent acquisition of the off-season.

September 10, 2016

Raising Aces: Super Nova

by Doug Thorburn

One stuck it out in the AL East to find success, the other needed a change of scenery to discover the magic.

September 3, 2016

Raising Aces: We Don't Need No Education

by Doug Thorburn

No wait we need some control.

August 28, 2016

Raising Aces: Bundy's Travels

by Doug Thorburn

Four years separated as elite prospects, how do Dylan Bundy and Alex Reyes stack up?

August 20, 2016

Raising Aces: There's A New Sheriff In Taillon

by Doug Thorburn

The long-awaited prospect is showing his mettle, as the Pirates push back into the NL Wild Card race.

August 13, 2016

Raising Aces: Astro Joe

by Doug Thorburn

Notable pitching performances from the week from Joe Musgrove and J.A. Happ.

August 6, 2016

Raising Aces: All Aboard the Skaggswagon

by Doug Thorburn

Breaking down the week's notable pitching performances from Tyler Skaggs and Gerrit Cole.

July 30, 2016

Raising Aces: In Awe of Southpaws

by Doug Thorburn

Notable pitching performances by Jon Lester, Cole Hamels and Danny Duffy.

July 29, 2016

Raising Aces: Debut Ante: Lucas Giolito

by Doug Thorburn

The next phenom, under the microscope.

July 23, 2016

Raising Aces: Warm It Up, Chris

by Doug Thorburn

Notable pitching performances this week from Chris Archer, Chris Tillman and Mike Leake.

July 16, 2016

Raising Aces: Passing of the Cy

by Doug Thorburn

Notable starts this week from Stephen Strasburg, Dallas Keuchel and Anthony DeSclafani

July 9, 2016

Raising Aces: Fastballs Are Secondary

by Doug Thorburn

Notable pitching performances this week from Drew Pomeranz, Jake Arrieta and MIchael Fulmer.

July 2, 2016

Raising Aces: Week 13 Pitching Notes

by Doug Thorburn

Insight on a strong Cleveland starter, a struggling Cardinals reliever and an enigmatic pitcher in the Bronx.

June 25, 2016

Raising Aces: Command and Conquer

by Doug Thorburn

Notable performances this week from Trevor Bauer, Corey Kluber and Wei-Yin Chen.

June 18, 2016

Raising Aces: The Speed At Which Things Change

by Doug Thorburn

Notable pitching performances this year from Chris Sale, Matt Shoemaker and CC Sabathia.

June 14, 2016

Premium Article Raising Aces: The Top 2016 Draft Arms, Pt 2

by Doug Thorburn

Three prep arms and a TJ recoveree make up the next crop of pitchers taken in last week's draft.

June 13, 2016

Raising Aces: The Top 2016 Draft Arms, Pt 1

by Doug Thorburn

Ian Anderson, Riley Pint and A.J. Puk went first among arms last Thursday. How do they grade out?

June 11, 2016

Raising Aces: Two Very Different Greinke Masterpieces

by Doug Thorburn

Standout pitching performances this week, including Zack Greinke, Francisco Liriano and Adam Wainwright.

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