The Stats Go Marching In: What Are the Rays Expecting from Jose Molina?

by Max Marchi

A comprehensive look at catcher defense by BP's latest addition reveals that the Rays may be getting plenty of bang for their buck from their new backstop. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Vortices of Suck, Part I

by Jay Jaffe

Which men of misery prevented their teams from escaping the murky waters of suckitude? . . . more | 0 comments

The BP Broadside: The Latino "Threat" to Baseball

by Steven Goldman

In the early 1960s, Baseball feared the rising number of Latinos in the game, but in this area, at least, the game has been a positive example for tolerance. . . . more | 2 unread comments

The BP Wayback Machine: Neighborly Baseball

by Nate Silver

Nate wonders about an overflow effect in two-team markets and finds some surprising results. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Beat: The Unsexy, Underrated Gavin Floyd

by Jason Collette

A look at how drafters are treating Gavin Floyd and why he might be a fantasy bargain this season . . . more | 0 comments

The BP First Take: Friday, February 10

by Daniel Rathman

Dan Duquette's experience in the international markets makes his recent fiasco look even worse. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Inside The Park: A New Message: The Divergent Directions of the Cubs and White Sox

by Bradford Doolittle

The Cubs finished fifth last season, and the White Sox finished third, but the moods of their respective fan bases don't mirror their showings in the standings . . . more | 23 unread comments

Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Chicago White Sox/Pacific Tech

by Jason Parks

Addison Reed is joined by the cast of Real Genius, who collectively probably have a higher upside than Chicago's actual system. . . . more | 50 unread comments

On the Beat: The Best of the Rest of the Free Agent Market

by John Perrotto

Soliciting scouts' takes on the four remaining free agents who made significant contributions to their teams last season. . . . more | 8 unread comments

Resident Fantasy Genius: Enter Swingman

by Derek Carty

The introduction of the swingman role to Tout Wars presents an interesting set of scenarios. . . . more | 14 unread comments

Reintroducing PECOTA: The Weighting is the Hardest Part

by Colin Wyers

The 2012 PECOTA projections are here, and Colin Wyers explains why looking further into the past makes PECOTA more accurate in predicting the future. . . . more | 137 unread comments

The BP Broadside: Pardon Me, Sir, But Have You Ever Even TALKED To A Female Baseball Fan?

by Steven Goldman

The makers and promoters of the patronizing "Baseball Boyfriends" app have an appreciation of women and baseball that apparently froze in the 1950s. Donna Reed is dead—long live the female stathead. . . . more | 19 unread comments

Prospectus Hit and Run: Rising Payrolls of the Post-Collusion Era

by Jay Jaffe

How have teams fared when they have a dramatic increase in payroll over the previous season? . . . more | 0 comments

Sobsequy: When You Leave Durham, You Don't Come Back

by Adam Sobsey

Reassessing the minor-league (and movie) myth. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Bates' Dugout Motel: Who's Your Baseball Boyfriend?

by Michael Bates

We use expert boyfriend criteria to pare down the list of possible Baseball Boyfriends and arrive at the only possible selection. . . . more | 4 unread comments

Fantasy Beat: Ruminations on My LABR Invitation

by Jason Collette

A look at early drafts, playing in multiple leagues, and employing various strategies in fantasy leagues . . . more | 12 unread comments

The BP First Take: Wednesday, February 8

by Daniel Rathman

The A's future may be up in the air, but the leadership at the helm of the ship is not. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Future Shock: Atlanta Braves Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Atlanta's system has several high-caliber pitchers but few hitters to match their upside. . . . more | 12 unread comments

Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Cleveland Indians

by Jason Parks

Things you didn't know about Francisco Lindor: he can fly, heal the sick, and turn rocks into seven-layer cake. . . . more | 7 unread comments

Transaction Analysis: Guthrie Dealt for Hammel and Lindstrom

by R.J. Anderson

The O's and Rockies swap starters and a whole lot of former prospects find new homes . . . more | 6 unread comments

The Lineup Card: 11 Times Small Sample Sizes Steered Us Wrong

by Baseball Prospectus

In advance of PECOTA's arrival, we'll be looking at the pitfalls of relying upon sample sizes that are too small . . . more | 17 unread comments

Baseball ProGUESTus: Lose-Lose Situation: Revisiting the Johan Santana Trade

by Aaron Gleeman

Four years after the Twins and Mets pulled off a blockbuster, almost no one involved is still standing. . . . more | 26 unread comments

Bizball: Salary Arbitration Picture Postcards

by Maury Brown

A look at why salary arbitration is an important and overlooked part of the off-season and which players and teams are involved this year . . . more | 15 unread comments

Collateral Damage: The DL Kings: Chris Snelling

by Corey Dawkins and Rebecca Glass

We take a look at some of the most injury-prone players over the past decade, starting with Chris Snelling. . . . more | 9 unread comments

Painting the Black: The Two-Strike Hitting Skill

by R.J. Anderson

A look at whether a two-strike hitting skill exists. . . . more | 3 unread comments

The BP First Take: Tuesday, February 7

by Daniel Rathman

The Mets' decision to revoke Howard Megdal's press credentials is yet another worrisome misstep for the franchise. . . . more | 5 unread comments

Prospectus Hit and Run: Beware of Falling Payrolls

by Jay Jaffe

Does history give any clues as to how the Mets will perform with a lower payroll? . . . more | 18 unread comments

The BP Broadside: The Vanishing American League Pinch-Hitter

by Steven Goldman

The relief locusts have overrun the pinch-hitters' habitat. . . . more | 6 unread comments

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 | 35 unread comments

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 | 6 unread comments

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 | 18 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 | 2 unread comments