http://www.baseballprospectus.com/blog/on_the_beat/ http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20674 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20674 They might be on a historically bad pace, but the Astros are optimistic about 2013. Our beat man also checks in on Matt Garza, the AL Central, Carlos Ruiz, and with scouts. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20593 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20593 Jean Segura and Michael Saunders both could challenge for a Most Improved Player award. Our beat reporter also checks in with Bryce Harper, Carlos Zambrano, Rick Ankiel, Philip Humber, and scouts. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20513 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20513 The Nationals' offense is off to a sluggish start. Our beat reporter also checks in with the potential use of pitcher helmets, Roy Halladay, and scouts' takes. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20433 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20433 The Twins might have a mediocre record, but it's an upgrade from 2012. Our beat reporter also checks in on whether major leaguers would accept a gay teammate, the Phillies, Stephen Strasburg, and returns with scouting reports. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20355 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20355 The Braves are thriving thanks to Justin Upton. Our beat reporter also catches up with the Tigers, Albert Pujols, and the Rockies. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20137 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20137 The Reds have battled injuries early on, but some scouts think the 2013 squad might be better than the 2012 team. Our beat man also checks in on Yovani Gallardo, the Blue Jays, Ubaldo Jimenez, and the Red Sox. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20176 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20176 Terry Francona is happy to be near his home while managing the Cleveland Indians. Our beat reporter also checks in on Jered Weaver, closers, and Will Middlebrooks. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19993 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19993 Our resident beat reporter hears both the pros and cons of recent contract extensions and catches up on Robinson Cano and the Cubs. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20015 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=20015 The Dodgers expect to compete for the World Series, Zack Greinke discusses sabermetrics, the Yankees get Vernon Wells, Kyle Lohse gets a job, and the Cardinals have a rash of bad luck. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19941 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19941 BP's resident beat writer runs through observations from the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, the World Baseball Classic, and touches base on the Reds and Braves. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19884 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19884 The Giants have kept most of their championship roster together, and notes on Roy Halladay, Bryce Harper, Scott Kazmir, Carlos Gomez, and Christian Yelich. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19825 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19825 Team Spain faces an uphill battle in raising baseball awareness in Europe, and keeping up with Yoenis Cespedes, Brian Roberts, the Cardinals' shortstop situation, and more. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0800