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Western Front: Scrappy Rain, Scrappy Rain

by Geoff Young

While it may be easy to root for certain ballplayers, we have to be open to honest assessments of their abilities. . . . more | 9 unread comments

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Jackson Settles for One Year

by R.J. Anderson

Edwin Jackson settles for a one-year deal, Casey Kotchman lands in Cleveland, and Todd Coffey joins the Dodger bullpen . . . more | 5 unread comments

Premium Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The Age-27 Breakout Fallacy

by Derek Carty

Counting on a player to transition from teeny bopper to Bash Brother at age 27 isn't a good fantasy strategy. . . . more | 8 unread comments

The BP First Take: Monday, February 6

by Daniel Rathman

Will more players follow Brad Penny's lead in playing overseas for more money? . . . more | 1 unread comment

Friday, February 3

Future Shock: Giants Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The future of the Giants' farm system will largely depend upon the team's most recent draft. . . . more | 34 unread comments

The BP Broadside: Josh Hamilton and His Persecutors

by Steven Goldman

Josh Hamilton may be his own worst enemy, but coming in a close second are those that would scourge him for weakness. . . . more | 66 unread comments

Collateral Damage: The Disabled List: A History

by Corey Dawkins and Rebecca Glass

What if you could only place two players at a time on the disabled list? The history, inside. . . . more | 6 unread comments

The BP Wayback Machine: Cuban Imports

by John Perrotto

As the bidding on Yoenis Cespedes begins in earnest, take a look back at some prior prospects from Cuba who tried to make the major-league leap. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Fantasy Beat: Injury Rebound Bargains

by Jason Collette

A look at how players coming off injuries can wind up being bargains for fantasy owners . . . more | 4 unread comments

The Keeper Reaper: Outfielders for 2/3/12

by Rob McQuown

Josh Hamilton leads off this week's Keeper Reaper, followed by Craig, Campana, and Vernon Wells . . . more | 5 unread comments

The BP First Take: Friday, February 3

by Daniel Rathman

Casey McGehee could prove to be a valuable pickup for the Pirates. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Thursday, February 2

Premium Article Future Shock: Angels Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

When the Angels make room in the outfield, there will be a new Kingfish in town. . . . more | 33 unread comments

Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Kansas City Royals

by Jason Parks

Will Myers hit? Can Bubba Starling star? Could Cheslor Cuthbert chisel his way to The Show? Why they might, and why they might not, is just a click away. . . . more | 17 unread comments

Premium Article Overthinking It: The Overlooked Overlooked Hall of Famers

by Ben Lindbergh

Why have two of the top 30 position players since 1950 been ignored by BBWAA voters and bloggers alike? . . . more | 25 unread comments

On the Beat: How Many Teams Will Make the Playoffs in 2012?

by John Perrotto

As spring training approaches, we still aren't sure how many teams will qualify for the playoffs this season. . . . more | 8 unread comments

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Middle Reliever Mania

by R.J. Anderson

A look at multiple middle reliever signings; IL MVP Russ Canzler's move to Cleveland; Juan Pierre joining the Phils; and new homes for Livan Hernandez, Ryan Theriot, Carlos Guillen, and others . . . more | 2 unread comments

Premium Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Verducci Effect: Fact or Fake?

by Derek Carty

Is the Verducci Effect a red-flag warning, or is it another myth to scare teams and fantasy owners? . . . more | 15 unread comments

Premium Article The Keeper Reaper: Starting Pitchers for 2/2/12

by Mike Petriello

Cueto, Strasburg, Fister, and Floyd crack this week's edition of the Keeper Reaper . . . more | 0 comments

The BP First Take: Thursday, February 2

by Daniel Rathman

To prevent cases of false identity, Major League Baseball needs to look more at the system, not the players. . . . more | 0 comments

Wednesday, February 1

Premium Article Prospectus Hit and Run: The Replacement-Level Killers, Part II

by Jay Jaffe

Taking a look at whose season of ineptitude may have cost his team a spot in the playoffs. . . . more | 14 unread comments

Premium Article Future Shock: Who Would You Rather?

by Kevin Goldstein

When confronted with the chance to take Yoenis Cespedes or a big-leaguer, who do big-league scouts and execs choose? . . . more | 20 unread comments

The Lineup Card: 10 Undeservedly Obscure Baseball Films

by Baseball Prospectus

A look at some of the most underrated baseball films in cinematic history. . . . more | 42 unread comments

Premium Article Heartburn Hardball: All That Heaven Will Allow

by Jonathan Bernhardt

Pitching and defense carried the Angels last season and will aid them again in 2012, though a couple new bats might make the difference in the division. . . . more | 1 unread comment

The BP Broadside: My Seven Days of Nervous Baseball and Other Stories

by Steven Goldman

A litany of thwarted hopes, Livan Hernandez, Jack Quinn, and other mutterings. . . . more | 6 unread comments

Premium Article The Keeper Reaper: Second, Short, and Catcher for 2/1/12

by Michael Jong

Carlos Santana, Miguel Montero, Yadier Molina, and Sean Rodriguez make the Reaper's cut this week . . . more | 6 unread comments

The BP First Take: Wednesday, February 1

by Daniel Rathman

If Davey Johnson has his way, NatsTown could be even more fun if Bryce Harper joins the team on Opening Day. . . . more | 10 unread comments

Tuesday, January 31

Premium Article Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Los Angeles Angels

by Jason Parks

Genuflect, genuflect, genuflect to Mike Trout and his supernatural powers. . . . more | 23 unread comments

Overthinking It: Managing Expectations: Baseball's Next Big Inefficiency

by Ben Lindbergh

Why the next big step for baseball teams might not be learning something new, but making better use of the information they already have. . . . more | 25 unread comments

Premium Article Western Front: Fixing a Bug in the Mariners

by Geoff Young

Though Seattle is riddled with major glitches, it addressed a "blue screen of doom" type of malfunction by acquiring a bat this offseason. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Baseball ProGUESTus: The Knuckleball Mystique: Using PITCHf/x to Distinguish Perception from Reality

by Alan M. Nathan

Finding out whether knuckleballs actually flutter, with the help of our friendly neighborhood physicist. . . . more | 9 unread comments