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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 | 3 unread comments

Pebble Hunting: Blind BABIP Test, Part 2

by Sam Miller

Can you tell Jose Iglesias' hits from his outs? . . . more | 31 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 | 12 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 Arias, 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

Premium Article Daily Roundup: Around the League: June 15, 2013

by Clint Chisam

News and notes from around the league for June 15, 2013. . . . more | 0 comments

Friday, June 14

Premium Article Pebble Hunting: A Week of Watching Yoenis Cespedes

by Sam Miller

In which last year's Rookie of the Year runner-up adjusts to his opponents' adjustment in his sophomore season. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Raising Aces: In Need of Repair: Posture

by Doug Thorburn

Taking a closer look at a few mechanical flaws and explaining how they can be corrected. . . . more | 2 unread comments

Premium Article What You Need to Know: A Royal Rotation Surprise

by Daniel Rathman

The Royals are winning ballgames again, thanks to their pitching staff. Tonight, Carlos Gomez will look to find success against Bronson Arroyo. . . . more | 5 unread comments

Premium Article Perfect Game Presents: College World Series Preview

by Kendall Rogers

Taking a look at which teams heading to Omaha have the best hitters and pitchers. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Friday, June 14

by Matt Sussman

Featuring 29 comments this site can be proud of. . . . more | 3 unread comments

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Another Year of Chien-Ming Wang in Your LIfe

by R.J. Anderson

The Blue Jays sign Chien-Ming Wang, the Cubs acquire a bullpen fireballer, the Padres lose another to injury, and blink and you missed Andy LaRoche's return. . . . more | 0 comments

Fantasy Mailbag: Getting the Big Fish

by BP Fantasy Team

The BP Fantasy Team weighs in on pontential trades, prospects to keep, and more. . . . more | 1 unread comment