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Saturday, May 26

Tater Trot Tracker: Trot Times for May 25

by Larry Granillo

The tater trots for May 25 (and the previous two days: Hunter Pence bests the usual suspects, Todd Helton and Chris Davis have a race.

Friday, May 25

BP Announcements: Important Account Information - Please Read

by Dave Pease

Please read this important announcement about your Baseball Prospectus account information.

Transaction Analysis: Adam Jones Gets a Nest Egg

by R.J. Anderson

In the midst of an offensive breakout, Adam Jones agrees to a six-year extension.

Premium Article Prospectus Game of the Week: Bullpens, Banana Suits, and Ryan Braun

by Sam Miller

Giants vs. Brewers, Monday, May 21st.

Premium Article Raising Aces: Stras Wars

by Doug Thorburn

Getting the most out of an arm as valuable as Stephen Strasburg's is a fraught task for the Nationals.

The Stats Go Marching In: Reaching Back for a Little Extra

by Max Marchi

Do pitchers really throw harder in tight spots? And if so, how much velocity can they add?

Premium Article Overthinking It: A Tribe's Hard Quest

by Ben Lindbergh

Last year's Indians surprised everyone with a first-place start, then collapsed. This year's Indians have also surprised everyone with a first-place start. What's next?

Fantasy Article Weekly Planner: Week Nine

by Paul Sporer

Which two-start pitchers are worth using in your fantasy league this week?

Premium Article Collateral Damage Daily: Friday, May 25

by Corey Dawkins

A couple of starters head to the DL.

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Friday, May 25

by Matthew Kory

The Rangers are at the top of this report. They're also under .500 over the past four weeks.

BP Unfiltered: Buster Posey Was One Year Ago

by Sam Miller

Buster Posey was injured one year ago, but hits like Scott Cousins' are less celebrated than they were three decades ago.

BP Unfiltered: This Tommy John Surgery Thing Could Catch On

by Ben Lindbergh

Tim Hudson has a new scar, a slightly different anatomy, and almost exactly the same numbers he had before his surgery.

What You Need to Know: Friday, May 25

by Daniel Rathman

The Reds might have finally found their solution in the leadoff spot.

Wezen-Ball: The Yankees' Fictional Sale

by Larry Granillo

Hal Steinbrenner tells us that the rumors about his family selling the team are a "complete fiction". Here, then, are 15 fictional characters who might be able to buy the club.

The BP Wayback Machine: Expanding the Playoffs: Drawing Guidance from the NBA

by Jeff Bower

If you want to know what the effects of the expanded playoffs are, why not ask the NBA?

Thursday, May 24

Premium Article Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Baseball is My Stereo: Myrtle Beach vs. Wilmington, Part 2

by Jason Parks

Not every prospect gets scouted on their best day, and not all performances have a positive takeaway.

On the Beat: Wright on Track

by John Perrotto

David Wright's newfound plate discipline has helped him bat near .400 for the season's first two months, and an interview with Yu Darvish.

The Lineup Card: 10 Mr. Almosts

Baseball Prospectus

Which players came close to milestones but bowed out before reaching them?

Premium Article Inside The Park: About Big Threes in Baseball

by Bradford Doolittle

Inspired by the top-heavy Tigers and Dodgers, Brad investigates how well NBA-style roster construction works in MLB.

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Is Scouting All Bad?

by Derek Carty

Derek and a friend debate the merits of scouting.

Fantasy Article Value Picks: Starting Pitching for 5/24/12

by Paul Sporer

A.J. Burnett, Jake Arrieta, and Alex Cobb for the crux of this week's VP rotation

Premium Article Collateral Damage Daily: Thursday, May 24

by Corey Dawkins

The Nationals activate a pitcher... and then lose another one to the DL.

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Thursday, May 24

by Matthew Kory

The Rangers are 99.2 percent likely to win the AL West.

Inside The Park Blog: Big 3s: The Complete List

by Bradford Doolittle

Bradford lists the 163 teams that he's identified as top-heavy going back to 1950.

Wezen-Ball: A Shocking Bit of Truth

by Larry Granillo

Twenty-nine years ago today, a baseball myth was busted to the general public.

BP Unfiltered: Small Sample Theater, Starring Nick Johnson

by Ben Lindbergh

Nick Johnson: hitless in April, hero in May (plus .400 OBP update).

What You Need to Know: Thursday, May 24

by Daniel Rathman

The Tampa Bay Rays have managed to stay in second place in the AL East despite the second-smallest run differential in the division.

Future Shock Blog: Minor League Update: Games of May 23

by Kevin Goldstein

The strange but successful season by Mariners lefty Danny Hultzen and notes from around the minors.

BP Announcements: Baseball Prospectus Day at the Big A - June 16, 2012

by Joe Hamrahi

Baseball Prospectus stadium tour reaches Anaheim

BP Announcements: Baseball Prospectus Visits Citi Field - June 2, 2012

by Joe Hamrahi

Ballpark tour continues at Citi Field

Wednesday, May 23

Premium Article Future Shock: The 2012 Draft's New Rules

by Kevin Goldstein

This year's amateur draft will see a weaker draft class subject to new financial rules, and not everyone--Scott Boras included--thinks that's a good thing.

Overthinking It: Gio Gonzalez and Max Scherzer are Striking Out Everyone

by Ben Lindbergh

Two starting pitchers are putting up elite strikeout rates this year, without adding new pitches or heaps of velocity. This is how.

Premium Article Pebble Hunting: How Josh Harrison Beats Justin Verlander

by Sam Miller

Does the Pirates' Josh Harrison have a historically troubled relationship to the strike zone?

Premium Article Punk Hits: 2012 Baseball Upfronts

by Ian Miller

Baseball is televised entertainment, and the 2012 season follows many of television's most well-worn tropes.

Premium Article The Platoon Advantage: Life and Ed Whitson

by Cee Angi

We can learn a lot from our most difficult seasons.

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Twins Change the Marquis

by R.J. Anderson

Adams replaces Berkman, Solano replaces Bonifacio, Calhoun replaces Wells and Jason Marquis replaces his kids' babysitter.

Fantasy Article Value Picks: Relievers for 5/23/12

by Dan Mennella

Carlos Marmol could be on the rebound and Tyler Clippard may finally see some saves in this week's VP

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Wednesday, May 23

by Matthew Kory

The Colorado Rockies are a mile low.

Tater Trot Tracker: Trot Times for May 22

by Larry Granillo

The tater trots for May 22: Kevin Youkilis comes back, Wilson Betemit gets unlucky.

Premium Article Future Shock Blog: Minor League Update: Games of May 22

by Kevin Goldstein

An excellent young shortstop that deserves more attention and notes from around the day in the minors.

What You Need to Know: Wednesday, May 23

by Daniel Rathman

Michael Bourn had a career day playing at Great American Ballpark.

BP Announcements: Special Events Announcement *Updated May 23*

by Joe Hamrahi

Chats, Book Tour, Stadium Stops

Tuesday, May 22

Premium Article Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Baseball is My Stereo: Myrtle Beach vs. Wilmington

by Jason Parks

Where there's bad offense, there's good pitching. Usually.

Baseball ProGUESTus: A Salute to Small Sample Size

by Chad Finn

Great small-sample seasons might not be the most valuable, but they're often among the most entertaining.

Premium Article Western Front: My Kingdome for a Morse

by Geoff Young

Justin Smoak isn't producing for the Mariners, and he isn't a particularly interesting character, either, so when you research his woes, you end up in a time warp.

Fantasy Article Fantasy Beat: Examining Felipe Paulino

by Jason Collette

A look at Felipe Paulino's early 2012 success

Fantasy Article Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/22/12

by Michael Street

This season’s most significant corner infield call-up makes this week’s Value Picks list, along with an old, dependable, and much-maligned first baseman.

Premium Article Collateral Damage Daily: Tuesday, May 22

by Corey Dawkins

Another day, another Red Sox player hits the DL, and Lance Berkman gets bad news.

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Tuesday, May 22

by Matthew Kory

The Cards are running cold.

BP Unfiltered: Google Bio Pictures and Baseball

by Sam Miller

Google's biographic pictures of baseball players aren't always what you expect.

Tater Trot Tracker: Trot Times for May 21

by Larry Granillo

The tater trots for May 21: Giancarlo Stanton is a mother—... Also, Leake's great sprint on his first career home run.

Premium Article Future Shock Blog: Minor League Update: Games of May 21

by Kevin Goldstein

Notes from around the day in the minor leagues.

BP Unfiltered: Jacoby Ellsbury Bunting a Ball Into HIs Face

by Sam Miller

Jacoby Ellsbury, bunting a baseball, into his face

Wezen-Ball: Steinberg at the Bat

by Larry Granillo

In 1955, noted "New Yorker" artist Saul Steinberg did a spread about baseball for "Life" magazine.

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, May 22

by Daniel Rathman

Is Felipe Paulino for real, or is he a small sample size fluke?

Monday, May 21

Pebble Hunting: Baseball and the F Word

by Sam Miller

Thirteen reasons why the national pastime isn't always rated PG.

Premium Article Future Shock: Monday Morning Ten Pack

by Kevin Goldstein

This weekend saw Trevor Bauer make his Triple-A debut, Dylan Bundy doing it again (with "it" being almost indescribable) and Tim Alderson regaining prospect status.

Premium Article Painting the Black: David Wright's Dramatically Improved Decision Making

by R.J. Anderson

David Wright's walk year isn't until 2013, but 2012 has been his walk year in another way.

Premium Article Out of Left Field: When You Can't Buy a Loss

by Matthew Kory

Being on the edge of history in Philadelphia.

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Building From the Bench

by Derek Carty

Derek finds potential value where there is currently none.

Baseball Prospectus News: Improving the Odds

by Colin Wyers

We catch and correct an error in our playoff odds.

Inside The Park: Farewell to a Phenom

by Bradford Doolittle

From Wrigley Field on Friday, Bradford bids goodbye to the Cubs' fragile former phenom, Kerry Wood.

Premium Article Collateral Damage Daily: Monday, May 21

by Corey Dawkins

The Padres take the lead for the most injuries in the majors.

Tater Trot Tracker: Trot Times for May 20

by Larry Granillo

The tater trots for May 20: Strasburg's first home run, Van Slyke's first home run, and Lucroy's big day.

Premium Article Daily Hit List: Monday, May 21

by Matthew Kory

Stephen Strasburg is a better hitter than your team's best hitter

What You Need to Know: Monday, May 21

by Daniel Rathman

After getting swept by the Mariners, the Rockies have hit rock bottom.

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