Overthinking It: Brett Lawrie Was Framed

by Ben Lindbergh

Brett Lawrie was right to be upset about the two strikes that got him ejected on Tuesday, but framer extraordinaire Jose Molina had as much to do with the calls as umpire Bill Miller. . . . more | 21 unread comments

Punk Hits: Running Hot and Cold

by Ian Miller

Will the real Dodgers and Twins please stand up? . . . more | 7 unread comments

Pebble Hunting: Kill This Nickname

by Sam Miller

Bryce Harper is just the latest player to earn the most overused nickname in sports. . . . more | 13 unread comments

The Lineup Card: 11 Surprising Early-Season Stats

by Baseball Prospectus

In a game you can't predict, which early-season statistics seem the most unpredictable? . . . more | 10 unread comments

Prospectus Hit and Run: Beckett and Hyde

by Jay Jaffe

Josh Beckett's alternating good and bad seasons resembles the career of a former major leaguer. . . . more | 0 comments

Future Shock: Finding Power

by Kevin Goldstein

The major league power outage could have its cause in the minor leagues, writes Kevin Goldstein. . . . more | 1 unread comment

The Platoon Advantage: Ten Excuses for Not Voting Johnny Damon Into the HOF

by Michael Bates

Just because he might get 3,000 hits doesn't mean voters can't put up a fight. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Value Picks: Relievers for 5/16/12

by Dan Mennella

Janssen, Fuentes, and Thayer are discussed in this week's Value Picks . . . more | 1 unread comment

Collateral Damage Daily: Wednesday, May 16

by Corey Dawkins

The Dodgers lose their center fielder, and the Yankees lose their closer. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Daily Hit List: Wednesday, May 16

by Matthew Kory

Have you ever heard of this team called the Rays? . . . more | 1 unread comment

What You Need to Know: Wednesday, May 16

by Daniel Rathman

Brett Lawrie crossed the line when he threw his batting helmet at an umpire. . . . more | 18 unread comments

Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Colorado Rockies

by Jason Parks

Nolan Arenado could turn into a newt, maybe. What else could go wrong for young Rockies players? . . . more | 14 unread comments

Western Front: La Casa Sucia

by Geoff Young

The Padres are off to a horrible start, so a housecleaning might be forthcoming. Who stays and who goes? . . . more | 12 unread comments

Baseball ProGUESTus: Pedro Alvarez and the Ghosts of Pirates Prospects Past

by Pat Lackey

Pedro Alvarez's big-league career hasn't begun quite as the Pirates hoped it would, but will his future be more like Brad Eldred's or Jose Bautista's? . . . more | 6 unread comments

Painting the Black: Living Low and Away

by R.J. Anderson

Kyle Drabek has found his quadrant. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Fantasy Beat: Orange Crush(ers)

by Jason Collette

A look at the surprising early season success of Baltimore's hitters . . . more | 7 unread comments

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/15/12

by Michael Street

The majority of Michael’s VP list turns over this week, but he’s got plenty of replacements lined up, including three who picked up their first home run of the year last week. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Collateral Damage Daily: Tuesday, May 15

by Corey Dawkins

The Royals might lose Danny Duffy to Tommy John surgery. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Daily Hit List: Tuesday, May 15

by Matthew Kory

San Diego achieves something special! . . . more | 5 unread comments

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, May 15

by Daniel Rathman

Adam Dunn continues to make a big comeback from one of the worst seasons in major-league history, and Bryce Harper hits his first homer. . . . more | 0 comments

Prospectus Hit and Run: A Not-So-Dandy Return

by Jay Jaffe

Andy Pettitte's return to the Bronx is marred by the weak-hitting Mariners. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Overthinking It: The Rangers' Secret Weapon

by Ben Lindbergh

He's no Josh Hamilton, but Rangers outfielder Craig Gentry might be better than you think he is. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Pebble Hunting: The One They Missed

by Sam Miller

How does a player go from being undrafted to having a 1.60 ERA in the big leagues? . . . more | 15 unread comments

Future Shock: Monday Morning Ten Pack

by Kevin Goldstein

This past weekend saw some improved control, some extended hitting streaks, and a few prospects who might be worth watching after all. . . . more | 17 unread comments

Bizball: New CBA, Fans Sue MLB, Jerry McMorris Dies, and Other Picture Postcards

by Maury Brown

Musings on the new CBA, attendance, and blackouts, among other things . . . more | 7 unread comments

Out of Left Field: On Hitting .400

by Matthew Kory

Can Josh Hamilton or David Wright do it? And what does 'it' really mean? . . . more | 6 unread comments

Transaction Analysis: Vlad to Be There

by R.J. Anderson

Blue Jays sign Vladimir Guerrero, Twins send Liriano to the bullpen. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Resident Fantasy Genius: A Bad Month to Be, Or Own, a Closer

by Derek Carty

Don't overreact to an unprecedented casualty rate for closers. . . . more | 7 unread comments

Collateral Damage Daily: Monday, May 14

by Corey Dawkins

The Nationals' injury woes continue as they lose their starting catcher for the rest of the season. . . . more | 12 unread comments

Daily Hit List: Monday, May 14

by Matthew Kory

Joey Votto hits only three home runs. . . . more | 5 unread comments

What You Need to Know: Monday, May 14

by Daniel Rathman

A pair of walk-off grand slams made for a historical Mother's Day. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Prospectus Hit and Run: Donnie Buntball

by Jay Jaffe

Don Mattingly's affinity for the bunt could be keeping the Dodgers from scoring more runs. . . . more | 15 unread comments