On the Beat: The Optimistic Disastros

by John Perrotto

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. . . . more | 0 comments

Baseball Therapy: Are Starters Motivated by Wins?

by Russell A. Carleton

The win might be a silly statistic, but does it affect pitchers' performance? . . . more | 0 comments

In A Pickle: Walk Don't Walk

by Jason Wojciechowski

Adam Dunn walks away. Alex Gordon walks away. Other players' walks, also, have gone away. . . . more | 0 comments

What You Need to Know: Dodging Bullets

by Will Woods

Don Mattingly's message to the Dodgers yesterday might have fired his team up for a victory over the Brewers. Tonight, Ervin Santana makes his return to Anaheim. . . . more | 0 comments

Out of Left Field: Watching Baseball with a 4-Year-Old

by Matthew Kory

Lessons learned from lessons taught (or, perhaps, some less mawkish description of this article) . . . more | 1 unread comment

Transaction Analysis: Wolf on the Noggin

by R.J. Anderson

Matt Garza returns, former future-closer Eduardo Sanchez gets claimed, and the Rangers call up a pitcher who, you'll eventually figure out while reading box scores, is not Randy Wolf. . . . more | 0 comments

Bullpen Report: Introducing Tiers

by Mike Gianella

In this week's edition, Mike obliges multiple reader requests by adding tiers to the reliever rankings, to go with the regular news and notes. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Free Agent Watch: American League, Week Eight

by Paul Singman

Third basemen steal the show this week, as Paul offers six junior-circuit players worth a look if they are free agents in your leagues. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Overthinking It: Better in Baltimore

by Ben Lindbergh

The Orioles don't have the record they had this time last year, but they're a stronger team. . . . more | 7 unread comments

Raising Aces: This Justin

by Doug Thorburn

What has to go wrong for Justin Verlander to have a bad day at work? . . . more | 13 unread comments

What You Need to Know: The No-Name O's

by Daniel Rathman

Last night, the Orioles won thanks to the contributions of unexpected players. Tonight, Jay Bruce will try to slow down Matt Harvey. . . . more | 0 comments

The Lineup Card: 7 Baseball Firsts We Expect to See in Our Lifetimes

by Baseball Prospectus

These historical events may not have happened yet, but the BP crew is placing their bets on them. . . . more | 36 unread comments

Skewed Left: A Somewhat Happy 40th for the Immortal Ramon Ortiz

by Zachary Levine

Ramon Ortiz wasn't the starter the Blue Jays wanted, but he was the one they needed. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Scouting the Draft: Center Fielders to Know

by Nick J. Faleris

Have any center fielders distinguished themselves as worthy of first-round selection? . . . more | 2 unread comments

Daily Hit List: Wednesday, May 22

by Matthew Kory

Your daily dose of Michael Young and Delmon Young cheap shots. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Freestyle: Travis Wood and the Winds of Wrigley

by Andrew Koo

Why it pays to look at the weather forecast before starting a flyball pitcher at Wrigley Field. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Fantasy Freestyle: Cool Slider, Bro

by Jason Collette

Indians righty Justin Masterson has improved considerably against left-handed hitters this season, and the strides he has made with his slider are at the root of his success. . . . more | 1 unread comment

Free Agent Watch: National League, Week Eight

by Josh Shepardson

As his 50-game suspension comes to an end, Yasmani Grandal finds himself among this week's list of senior-circuit players worthy of your waiver-wire attention. . . . more | 6 unread comments

Overthinking It: The Pitches No Zone Can Contain

by Ben Lindbergh

The pitches pitchers don't throw for strikes, to try to get strikes. . . . more | 8 unread comments

What You Need to Know: Corb Your Enthusiasm

by Daniel Rathman

Last night, Patrick Corbin continued his breakout season in dominating fashion. Tonight, Max Scherzer will try to contain Carlos Santana and the Indians. . . . more | 0 comments

Skewed Left: The Shift's PR Problem

by Zachary Levine

The shift is here to stay, but to be embraced, it has to be rebranded. . . . more | 10 unread comments

Baseball ProGUESTus: Dollar Sign on the Glistening Muscle: Scouting Ballplayers in 1980s Playgirl

by Michael Clair

Safe for work, if your workplace permits nearly nude baseball players in tastefully draped towels. . . . more | 12 unread comments

Punk Hits: Eyes on the Prize

by Ian Miller

A non-scout goes undercover at Evans Diamond to evaluate the potential 1-1 draft pick. . . . more | 7 unread comments

Daily Hit List: Tuesday, May 21

by Matt Sussman

You may look at today's Hit List, but please don't touch it. (It's infectious.) . . . more | 1 unread comment

Scouting the Draft: Corner Outfielders to Know

by Nick J. Faleris

With less than a month until draft day, which players are making names for themselves in the corner outfield market? . . . more | 4 unread comments

Transaction Analysis: Sipping on 'Gnac

by R.J. Anderson

The Angels claim a much-needed utility infielder from the Yankees, who acquire a much-needed utility infielder from the Rockies, who don't do anything. . . . more | 0 comments

Sporer Report: Has Coors Gone Light?

by Paul Sporer

Opposing pitchers haven't fared quite as badly in the thin air of Denver in 2013 as they have in past years, but that doesn't mean you should lower your start-sit bar. . . . more | 3 unread comments

The Stash List: Jurickson Profar's Valedictorian Speech

by Bret Sayre

With the Rangers' top prospect moving up to the big leagues, Wil Myers takes over his spot atop the list. . . . more | 21 unread comments

Monday Morning Ten Pack: May 20

by Jason Parks and Jason Cole

Updates on Byron Buxton, Francisco Lindor, and others around the minor leagues. . . . more | 8 unread comments

Pebble Hunting: Extreme Strikeout Matchups

by Sam Miller

Strikeouts have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are they so popular? . . . more | 1 unread comment

Painting the Black: Surgery Comes for the Ace Reliever

by R.J. Anderson

Jonny Venters undergoes Tommy John surgery for the second time. Who's to blame? . . . more | 4 unread comments

Prospectus Q&A: The College of Coaches on Catcher Framing

by Ben Lindbergh

Catching instructors and coordinators comment on the importance of receiving skills. . . . more | 0 comments

Baseball Therapy: Would the Astros' Piggyback Starters Model Work in the Majors?

by Russell A. Carleton

Considering the pros and cons of an innovative experiment. . . . more | 19 unread comments

What You Need to Know: Cy of Relief

by Daniel Rathman

This weekend, the Indians continued to put the hurt on top-flight pitchers. Tonight, Josh Lindblom will make his first career start against the A's. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Daily Hit List: Monday, May 20

by Matt Sussman

This hit list is wack-ey . . . more | 3 unread comments

The Week In Quotes: May 13-19

by Jonah Birenbaum, Andrew Koo and Satchel Price

Running through the notable quotes of the week that was. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Freestyle: Digging Deeper Than Deep

by Mike Gianella

If the players on Bret Sayre's weekly Stash List are already owned in your league, don't worry: Mike has advice on how to pick fantasy diamonds out of the minor-league rough. . . . more | 8 unread comments