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Articles

Key Changes and Insights

1 day ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. Last week I promised to look at American League bullpens. Just like in the senior circuit, there are plenty of bullpens in the American League with evolving roles, including decisions that need to be made on who will get the call in the ninth inning.
Rye Goods closes Lido location, announces Costa Mesa opening date

3 days ago | sanluisobispo.com | Brad Johnson

Assorted pastries from Rye Goods in Newport Beach (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) Brad A. Johnson TNS In anticipation of its , Rye Goods, acclaimed as one of Orange County’s best bakeries, closed its inaugural Lido location on Sunday, June 1. “Mixed emotions leaving Lido, but so excited for a bigger space where we can really have some fun,” read an announcement the bakery posted on its social media platform.
GOP Priority Legislation Dies in Texas Legislature Following Constitutional Deadlines

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Brad Johnson

The Texas Legislature has passed over 1,000 bills this session, many of them top-level priorities, but some notable bills perished at deadlines in both chambers — including two conservative priorities dealing with public libraries. Both the Texas House’s and Senate’s final third reading deadlines were Wednesday at midnight, the point at which they could no longer pass bills unless four-fifths of the members voted to suspend the constitution.
Exploring Unsettled NL Bullpens for Fantasy Baseball

1 week ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. Last week I promised to look at some bullpens. These are National League, but they don't have a monopoly on questions by any means. We'll look at the American League next week. There are plenty of bullpens in the National League with evolving roles including decisions that need to be made on who will get the call in the ninth inning.
Top MLB Pitching Prospects to Watch in 2025

2 weeks ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. As regular readers are probably aware, I play almost exclusively in keeper and dynasty leagues. And, not surprisingly, there is a huge benefit to identifying and acquiring excellent pitching talent just before they arrive in the major leagues. My top pitching prospect – Paul Skenes – is up, and Roki Sasaki is both up with the Dodgers and hurt, so we need to dig deeper.
Mound Musings: Life, the Universe and Everything

3 weeks ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. Over the past few years, Life, the Universe, and Everything, has gradually become a semi-regular part of Mound Musings. As we all try to answer the ultimate question, I'll occasionally dedicate this space to elaborating on questions from you, the readers as well as taking the opportunity to make brief comments about current events. To be honest, this might now be my favorite column.
Mound Musings: The Risk/Reward Equation for Pitching

4 weeks ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. Last week we covered some pitchers off to rocky starts and the impact of injuries on production to determine whether these pitchers should be discarded or kept as they attempt to work through their struggles. That is a form of risk/reward analysis. This week, we take it a step further.
Top Underperforming Pitchers to Reevaluate in May

1 month ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. A month has passed, and we are now heading into May. This is typically the time I try to sort through my pitching staff and take a good, long look at any underperformers. Most starting pitchers have taken about four or five turns. That should be long enough for the majority to work through any mechanical issues or get healthy or build up normal arm strength/endurance.
Early Top Pitchers to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Success

1 month ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. Not too surprisingly, this year, it seems like there has been even more (than usual) erratic pitching results. Some pitchers have enjoyed success, which often leads to decisions on whether they should be added to your fantasy targets. Even good teams with the very best pitching are sometimes shaking their heads.
Mound Musings: Endgame Odyssey - National League

1 month ago | rotowire.com | Brad Johnson

This article is part of our Mound Musings series. Last week we examined some shaky AL bullpens, but they don't have a monopoly by any means. The are plenty of bullpens in the National League with evolving roles including some with decisions on who will get the call in the ninth inning. With so many undecided bullpen scenarios, I found myself leaning to a specific plan of attack on draft day.