With the increase in power production across the board in real/fantasy baseball, owners are finding it much easier to add a 20-plus homer option late in drafts. And yet, not all sluggers are created equal. Take for example the infamous Chris Carter, who even with 41 homers in 2016 has yet to find, or keep, a stable job with a team since. [...]

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the so-called Statcast Era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity, or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. There is a relationship there, but it is not as clear-cut as you might think.The hardest batted ball of the 2018 season was struck by Giancarlo Stanton. It was c[...]

We continue with our next edition of "Is It Legit?" to discuss another surprising breakout performer from the 2018 MLB season in order to assess his value heading into 2019.[...]

The A's have signed 1B/DH Chris Carter to a minor league contract. Carter was signed in the offseason by the Yankees coming off a 41 home run, 94 RBI season with the Brewers. He struggled mightily with the Bronx Bombers, hitting just .201 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in 184 at-bats before being D[...]

For the second time in a span of two weeks, the New York Yankees have designated struggling first baseman Chris Carter for assignment. The first time came as a result of Tyler Austin's promotion, but following his injury, Carter was brought back to the club. Prior to his return, the 30-year-old had [...]

After struggling all year, first baseman Chris Carter has been designated for assignment for the Yankees following their 2-1 extra inning victory against the Texas Rangers tonight. The 30-year-old, who clubbed 41 home runs last season with the Milwaukee Brewers, simply couldn't get on a role this se[...]

Having struggled all year and batting ninth in the order, Chris Carter put forth a performance that led the way to victory tonight against the Boston Red Sox. The 30-year-old recorded three hits in four plate appearances, drilling a three-run shot in the fourth inning that increased his team's lead [...]

After hitting his first Yankee Stadium home run of the year last night, New York first baseman Chris Carter had a solid encore tonight, drilling another bomb to left in the fifth inning against the Royals. The 30-year-old also drew a walk and struck out, but should he continue to see a consistent nu[...]

Heading into tonight's series opener in Kansas City, New York Yankees first baseman Chris Carter was having one of the worst seasons of anybody on the club. He was hitting just .200, and his days as home run leader in the National League seemed much farther in the past, having just one home run and [...]

Matt Holliday will not be in the starting lineup this evening as the Yankees close out a two-game stay in Cincinnati. Holliday has been a constant offensive contributor over the past few weeks. He is carrying a .364 average with 5 RBI in the month of May. Chris Carter will takeover the first base po[...]