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The Lineup Card: 8 Potential Buyers at the Trade Deadline

by Baseball Prospectus

The BP staff brainstorms teams that might be buyers at the deadline, areas of need, and potential trade targets. . . . more | 8 unread comments

Pebble Hunting: Every Manager's Face, Part 2

by Sam Miller

The meaning of several more managers' faces. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Premium Article Painting the Black: The Improbability of the Closer

by R.J. Anderson

Toronto's closer (and non-closer) speak to the difficulty of making plans. . . . more | 0 comments

Updated Premium Article Daily Hit List: Wednesday, June 19

by Matt Sussman

It's called the Hit LIst because the Braves comment will make you want to hit Matt, hard. . . . more | 0 comments

Feature Focus: Prospect Tracker

by Rob McQuown

The tool for tracking the current top prospects, reviewing prospects from past seasons, and following your team tracker teams across all levels. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Fantasy Article Sporer Report: The Fantasy Platoon Advantage, Part Two

by Paul Sporer

After taking a look at some lefty mashers last week, Paul brings you five players who could help your fantasy squad on the long side of a platoon. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Article Fantasy Freestyle: Time for a Change

by Jason Collette

Jason looks at the pitchers who benefit most in leagues that count quality starts instead of wins and calls for commissioners to make the switch. . . . more | 14 unread comments

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 19, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 19, 2013. . . . more | 0 comments

Tuesday, June 18

Premium Article Overthinking It: The Most Surprising Team Performances So Far

by Ben Lindbergh

The teams that have outhit and outpitched their projections, or fallen the farthest short. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Premium Article The Call-Up: Zack Wheeler

by Mark Anderson and Bret Sayre

After gaining polish over 13 Triple-A starts, Zack Wheeler is ready to prove that he belongs in the Mets rotation. . . . more | 0 comments

Premium Article The Call-Up: Wil Myers

by Jason Cole and Bret Sayre

One of baseball's best-hitting teams adds one of baseball's best-hitting prospects. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Baseball Therapy: Is There a Pinch-Fielding Penalty?

by Russell A. Carleton

Do substitute defenders perform worse in the field than starters? . . . more | 4 unread comments

Pebble Hunting: Blind BABIP Test, Part 2

by Sam Miller

Can you tell Jose Iglesias' hits from his outs? . . . more | 36 unread comments

Baseball ProGUESTus: The Yankees' Post-Rivera Relief Corps

by Josh Norris

The Yankees haven't produced many successful homegrown starters, but they have been churning out a wave of cheap relief arms. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Premium Article What You Need to Know: Yu Better Watch Out

by Daniel Rathman

Yesterday, Josh Johnson showed off his vintage form against the Rockies. Tonight, Seth Smith ought to be wary of Yu Darvish as he tries to avoid becoming the fireballer's next strikeout victim. . . . more | 0 comments

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Tuesday, June 18

by Matthew Kory

Will you gladly pay us Tuesday for a Hit List today? . . . more | 4 unread comments

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 18, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 18, 2013. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Fantasy Article The Stash List: Moving Beyond the Super Two

by Bret Sayre

With the likes of Wil Myers and Zack Wheelers making their debuts today, Bret looks at the next wave of players who could come up and help your fantasy team. . . . more | 13 unread comments

Monday, June 17

Premium Article Monday Morning Ten Pack: June 17

by BP Prospect Staff

A trip around the minors, with looks at Julio Urias, Martin Perez, Mark Sappington, Jose Dominguez, and others. . . . more | 23 unread comments

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