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Todd Zola explains why he ranked Alex Rios, Aramis Ramirez, Chris Davis and others much higher than the aggregate in ESPN's mid-May rankings, and why he ranked players like Jay Bruce and Stephen Strasburg worse.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

Todd Zola examines the peripheral numbers of several starting pitchers off to hot starts, such as Matt Harvey, Jon Lester and Justin Masterson, to see whether they can be expected to maintain their early success.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Todd Zola looks at the peripheral stats of 11 fantasy-relevant relief pitchers -- two studs (such as Craig Kimbrel), five surprise options (Fernando Rodney) and four disappointments (John Axford) -- and lays out his expectations for them in 2013.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2012

Todd Zola looks at the peripheral stats of 10 fantasy disappointments, including Justin Upton, Adrian Gonzalez and Eric Hosmer, to determine their chances of rebounding in 2013.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012

Todd Zola examines such categories as K/9 rate, HR/FB ratio and BABIP to determine which starting pitchers are for real, and which are due for a regression.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2012

Todd Zola measures the factors that will help or hinder players as they change teams, division or leagues after offseason trades or signings.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2012