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Premium Article Monday Morning Ten Pack: June 17

by BP Prospect Staff

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Premium Article What You Need to Know: Blanks Shoots Padres to Top

by Daniel Rathman

Yesterday, the Padres returned to a record above .500 for the first time in two years thanks to Kyle Blanks. Tonight, Travis Wood will try to continue his dominance against righties. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: The Profar-Free TA

by R.J. Anderson

Pittsburgh becomes the City of Cumpton, Miguel Olivo's mouth, if not his bat, gets him on the Marlins' bad side, and Ian Kinsler's return doesn't mean Profar's departure. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Premium Article Minor League Update: Games of June 14-16

by Zach Mortimer

All the prospecty goodness from the past weekend, including notes on Rangers third base prospects Joey Gallo and Mike Olt. . . . more | 8 unread comments

The Week In Quotes: June 10-16

by Andrew Koo, Chris Mosch and Satchel Price

Running through the notable quotes of the week that was. . . . more | 0 comments

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 17, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 17, 2013. . . . more | 6 unread comments

Fantasy Article Fantasy Freestyle: Auction Data: Where the Bargains Fall

by Mike Gianella

It may not be auction season, but there's no such thing as a bad time to review data and improve your strategy. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Sunday, June 16

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 16, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 16, 2013. . . . more | 0 comments

Saturday, June 15

Overthinking It: This Week in Catcher Framing, 6/15

by Ben Lindbergh

The best and worst receivers of the week and season. . . . more | 6 unread comments

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 15, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 15, 2013. . . . more | 0 comments

Friday, June 14

Premium Article Pebble Hunting: A Week of Watching Yoenis Cespedes

by Sam Miller

In which last year's Rookie of the Year runner-up adjusts to his opponents' adjustment in his sophomore season. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Raising Aces: In Need of Repair: Posture

by Doug Thorburn

Taking a closer look at a few mechanical flaws and explaining how they can be corrected. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Premium Article What You Need to Know: A Royal Rotation Surprise

by Daniel Rathman

The Royals are winning ballgames again, thanks to their pitching staff. Tonight, Carlos Gomez will look to find success against Bronson Arroyo. . . . more | 5 unread comments

Premium Article Perfect Game Presents: College World Series Preview

by Kendall Rogers

Taking a look at which teams heading to Omaha have the best hitters and pitchers. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Friday, June 14

by Matt Sussman

Featuring 29 comments this site can be proud of. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Another Year of Chien-Ming Wang in Your LIfe

by R.J. Anderson

The Blue Jays sign Chien-Ming Wang, the Cubs acquire a bullpen fireballer, the Padres lose another to injury, and blink and you missed Andy LaRoche's return. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Mailbag: Getting the Big Fish

by BP Fantasy Team

The BP Fantasy Team weighs in on pontential trades, prospects to keep, and more. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 14, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 14, 2013. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Article Fantasy Starting Pitcher Planner: Week 12

by Paul Sporer

Jarrod Parker and Travis Wood move into the "start" category, as Paul helps you set your rotation for next week. . . . more | 9 unread comments

Thursday, June 13

Premium Article Eyewitness Accounts: June 13, 2013

by BP Prospect Staff

Eyes on Jorge Alfaro, Courtney Hawkins, Nick Williams, Henry Owens, Jose Ramirez, Sam Selman, Gregory Polanco, and Sean Nolin. . . . more | 12 unread comments

In A Pickle: What the Arbitrators Will Hear

by Jason Wojciechowski

Jason, a labor lawyer, trains his eyes on the Biogenesis disputes. . . . more | 11 unread comments

Premium Article Skewed Left: Bayes and the Hit By Pitch

by Zachary Levine

Ian Kennedy, Zack Greinke, and the probabilistic approach to determining intention. . . . more | 10 unread comments

The Stats Go Marching In: Measuring Catcher Framing in the Minor Leagues

by Max Marchi

Extending the quantification of catcher framing to a new frontier. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article On the Beat: Not a Giant Worry

by John Perrotto

The Giants' rotation might not be as dominant as usual, but the team is still confident in its chances for October. Our beat man also checks in on Brandon McCarthy, Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, with scouts, and weighs in on Kirk Gibson vs. Mark McGwire. . . . more | 11 unread comments

Premium Article Painting the Black: An A's Minus

by R.J. Anderson

The A's have a very good record, but are they a very good team? The jury might still be out. . . . more | 0 comments

Premium Article Perfect Game Presents: NL Draft Wrap

by Patrick Ebert

A look at some of the notable draft choices in the senior circuit. . . . more | 0 comments