![Mound Musings: A Look at Pitching in the NL West](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/xui4huwcv8jnwgxamqwl.jpg)
Brad Johnson helps get ready for draft day by analyzing pitching staffs, and this week he focuses on the National League West, and in Los Angeles, Walker Buehler will start the season on the IL.
![The Z Files: Projecting Pitcher's BABIP](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/onpfqe0giyydhsvgjzor.jpg)
Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.
![MLB DFS Picks: FanDuel Plays and Strategy for Saturday, Sept. 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/tghmlzexnpm4aovxdacb.jpg)
In Saturday's final regular-season slate, Chris Bennett likes Charlie Blackmon at home against the Twins, as he's healthy, fresh off a contract extension and has eight hits in his last four games.
![NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/oz8dxh1txkqyqq3ctjof.jpg)
With rosters expanding, Jan Levine has picked out a few players who could instantly help your fantasy squads.
![Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Stretch Run](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/edkpw6bwmtxungi0fytw.jpg)
Todd Zola comes out of the stretch with his pitcher rankings, with the Yankees' Gerrit Cole continuing his pursuit of the Cy Young with a two-start week.
![Weekly Pitcher Rankings: End of the Dog Days](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/kibns6wv8h3io3k8dgqa.jpg)
Todd Zola takes a look at the end of the dog days of summer with his Weekly Pitcher Rankings, with Blake Snell at the top of the heap facing a favorable two-start week.
![Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Dancing with Myself](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/qfpcr7kw2xtanfpdjnqp.jpg)
Todd Zola ranks next week's starting pitchers, with Tyler Glasnow's two-step earning him the top spot.
![Todd's Takes: Opening Arguments and Easy Graders](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/mo7skenlr3tyjlj2y5fn.jpg)
Todd Zola investigates whether using an opener leads to more wins and shares his observations from Wednesday's MLB action around the league.
![NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/tghmlzexnpm4aovxdacb.jpg)
Jan Levine reviews the fallout from the Trade Deadline along with a couple prominent NLers ready to return soon.
![Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Taking Things in Stride](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/nh1mry3j6vofswgeu0rq.jpg)
Todd Zola rocks and fires with his Weekly Pitcher Rankings, featuring Braves ace Spencer Strider at the top of the pack.
![NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/hahcwq4titcqwigrufch.jpg)
There may be a prominent hitter who'll attract plenty of attention, but Jan Levine has also highlighted a few starting pitchers.
![Spring Training Prospect Mailbag](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/frkgfq7loqn4dknbzoop.jpg)
James Anderson answers a bevy of listener questions about prospects, dynasty and redraft, including several questions about Rays power-hitting phenom Junior Caminero.
![Farm Futures: 156 NL West Prospects You Need To Know](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/fmaysbeeqtu6eeafft7p.jpg)
James Anderson ranks the fantasy-relevant prospects in each NL West farm system, including power-hitting Giants shortstop Marco Luciano.