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Saturday, June 16
by Jason Collette
The Rays have won eight straight against the Marlins, outscoring them 51-13 in the process. The offense has clicked in interleague but has been a point of contention in 2012.
by Ben Lindbergh
Bryce Harper went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts against the Yankees on Saturday. What did New York's pitchers throw him?
by Larry Granillo
The tater trots from June 15: Jay Bruce's inside-the-parker and a go-ahead home run from Martin Maldonado.
Friday, June 15
by Kevin Goldstein and Bradley Ankrom
Scouts speak on Brett Lawrie, Sean Gilmartin, and Jed Bradley, among others.
by Doug Thorburn
Evaluating the mechanics of six pitchers chosen in the middle of the first round of this year's draft.
by Max Marchi
Max continues his investigation into how starters and relievers and hard throwers and soft tossers alter their velocity depending on the situation and opponent.
by Paul Sporer
Another week, another round of two-start pitchers to consider.
by Corey Dawkins
It seems that no-hitters and injuries now go hand-in-hand.
by Andrew Koo and Hudson Belinsky
At this point, the Cubs' season is about the little accomplishments.
by Kevin Goldstein
Kevin and Jason are back to talk about...well, all sorts of stuff.
by R.J. Anderson
When common sense was an inefficiency.
by Larry Granillo
The tater trots for June 14: Adam Dunn and Jim Thome keep mashing home runs.
by Kevin Goldstein
Trying to figure out Astros outfielder George Springer, and notes from around the day in the minors.
by Sam Miller
This is just an important reminder from Willie Mays.
by Larry Granillo
Matt Cain's perfect game has me wondering about a lesson from a classic "Peanuts" strip.
by Jason Collette
The latest episode of the Towers of Power Fantasy Hour (or 2) is live!
by Daniel Rathman
Tim Collins has emerged as one of the top relievers in the game.
by Kevin Goldstein
Wrapping up Kevin's scouting primer with a look at how pitchers are evaluated.
Thursday, June 14
by Sam Miller
We generally don't expect top athletes to choke, but that doesn't mean they don't get just as nervous as you would.
by Jason Parks
Questions about a recent Rangers draft pick sends Jason down the rabbit hole.
by John Perrotto
The Kansas City Royals are suffering through yet another losing season, but the team still trusts in The Process, and an interview with Andrew McCutchen.
by Kevin Goldstein
If you had to pick a pitcher for a big game tomorrow, who would you take? How about a big game in 2015? Some MLB execs weigh in with their choices.
by R.J. Anderson
While you're cooing over Brandon Beachy, Scott Diamond is doing more with less. Is it time to take the prototypical Twin seriously?
Baseball Prospectus
Which teams do the BP staff see as World Series contenders in 2015?
by Paul Sporer
Paul looks at rotation-based Value Picks following a great night for pitching.
by Derek Carty
It is always tempting to think a year-by-year trend will continue, but regression is more powerful than momentum.
by Corey Dawkins
It's not a good time to be a starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
by Jason Wojciechowski
In which the author, still worried about somehow jinxing it, does not directly mention Matt Cain's perfect game.
by Larry Granillo
The tater trots for June 13: Matt Cain's perfecto was helped by a few things, including a home run; Jim Thome is back to crushing balls at Target Field.
by Sam Miller
Matt Cain just threw a perfect game. Surely that means something going forward, right?
by Paul Sporer
Matt Cain tied Sandy Koufax for the most Ks in a Perfect Game with 14. But did he face a better lineup?
by Daniel Rathman
Matt Cain's perfect game was one of the best outings ever.
by Larry Granillo
How do Dodgers fans (or the fans of any team) react to perfection from their hated rival?
by Larry Granillo
A look at some over-used silly drawings on the back of 1988 Topps Big cards.
by Dave Pease
The newsletter is back.
Wednesday, June 13
by Ian Miller
On Saturday, June 9, both Ryan Vogelsong and Jeff Francis started games for the teams that drafted them. Their journeys and their destinations couldn’t have been more different.
by Ben Lindbergh
The difference between the best umpire and the worst is seven correct calls per game. Ben looks for the one who gets those seven right.
by Sam Miller
Vladimir Guerrero has made a career out of hitting impossible pitches and swinging at everything in between.
by Michael Bates
Was Jose Valverde cheating when he faced the Reds this weekend? If he was, his excuse ranks up there with the best of them.
by Colin Wyers
A conscientious sabermetrician questions everything, even the work of Bill James.
by Dan Mennella
Ryan Cook and Matt Belisle are highlighted as potential fantasy helpers in this week's VP
by Corey Dawkins
Brian Roberts finally returned to the big leagues last night.
by Jason Wojciechowski
In which the eternal LOLyals vs. RoyLOLs debate is addressed.
by Larry Granillo
The tater trots for June 12: A-Rod's grand slam; Helton, Dunn, and Rivera trot it out; Harper goes yard again.
by Kevin Goldstein
The red-hot bat of Oakland's Miles Head and notes from around the day in the minors.
by Ben Lindbergh
Ham-headed is the new ham-fisted.
by Larry Granillo
A terrific interview from ZacK Greinke on the occasion of his return to Kansas City.
by Daniel Rathman
The Red Sox might have finally found a second consistent starter in Clay Buchholz.
Tuesday, June 12
by R.J. Anderson
The Dodgers will be happy to have Andre Ethier for another half-decade, but is the price right?
by Jason Parks
These guys are so good, they cut glass. They're razor sharp.
by Ben Lindbergh
The Astros aren't exactly a success, but they certainly aren't a failure. We bet you didn't see that coming.
by Adam Foster
The advent and adoption of the PITCHf/x system has changed the way we scout pitchers, and more advances are still to come.
by Geoff Young
Of all the natural interleague rivalries, none are more viciously fought than the Vedder Cup series. Wait, you've never heard of it? Then read on!
by Michael Street
Michael sweeps four VPs off the list while bringing in two Rockies and two hot-hitting first base call-ups.
by Corey Dawkins
Brandon Morrow left his start in the first inning yesterday and could be headed to the DL.
by Jason Wojciechowski
First in the NL Central, first in our hearts, 25th in our Hit List.
by Kevin Goldstein
How Cardinals first-round pick Michael Wacha maximized his value.
by Larry Granillo
The tater trots for June 11: there were only 6 home runs hit, but Mike Trout did have one of them.
by Kevin Goldstein
Can two games make you the hottest hitter in the minors? How about if those two games include five home runs and 12 RBI?
by Ben Lindbergh
Russell Branyan and Jack Cust are hitting back to back at Scranton Wilkes/Barre, and they're striking out, walking, and homering as often as you'd expect.
by Daniel Rathman
Josh Johnson's start against the Red Sox last night is a sign that he has recovered from his shoulder woes.
Monday, June 11
by Kevin Goldstein
Mark Appel melts down after slipping in the draft, Danny Hultzen is due for a promotion, and Mark Prior attempts yet another comeback.
by Sam Miller
Can Jason Heyward still be a star if he can't hit or lay off an inside fastball?
by R.J. Anderson
Ivan Nova's new approach may not work for every pitcher, but Nova's not the type to just hang around.
by Maury Brown
A look at the league's new drug policy.
by Matthew Kory
Just when Matt thinks he's out, a new prospect pulls him back in.
by Derek Carty
Derek takes a look at top players who might become available in AL-only leagues.
by Josh Shepardson
Plouffe, Barajas, and Drew join the VP ranks this week.
by Jason Collette
A look at how Mark Trumbo's sophomore campaign has been better than his rookie one.
by Hudson Belinsky, Jonah Birenbaum, Andrew Koo and Matthew Rocco
Running through the top quotes of the week that was.
by Corey Dawkins
The Braves have reason to be Chipper, and the Kung Fu Panda returns.
by Jason Wojciechowski
As the Angels crack the top 10.
by Kevin Goldstein
The Cubs signed Jorge Soler today, and here's what to expect.
by Larry Granillo
The trot times for 6/8-6/10. Harper's sprint, Martin's walkoff, Cabrera's inside-the-parker.
by Sam Miller
Five baseball reenactment videos perhaps worth watching.
by Ben Lindbergh
The Baseball-Reference search tool and five off-brand Hall of Famers.
by Ben Lindbergh
Even in Triple-A, Vladimir Guerrero still swings at and makes contact with almost everything.
by Daniel Rathman
Stony Brook's takedown of LSU is just another reason to love baseball.
Sunday, June 10
by R.J. Anderson
The Marlins ace doesn't like to give up home runs.
by Jason Collette
Tom Emanski may promise back to back to back championships, but Austin Kearns has raised the bar.
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