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April 26, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Can't Spell Depth Without DH

by R.J. Anderson

Braves demote Jair Jurrjens, Rays add Matsui

April 24, 2012

Prospectus Game of the Week: The Accounts and Descriptions of this Game

by R.J. Anderson

An evening with two of the best broadcast crews in the sport.

April 23, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Theo Flips Boston The Byrd

by R.J. Anderson

Rays cut ties with Brignac, A's claim a couple Aussies

April 19, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Jerry Dipoto Makes it Rain

by R.J. Anderson

Erick Aybar gets extended, as Arte Moreno's wallet stays open.

April 18, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Giants Extend Bumgarner

by R.J. Anderson

San Francisco skips the suspense and locks this young pitcher up early.

April 17, 2012

Painting the Black: Occam's Rubber

by R.J. Anderson

The simplest fix isn't always correct.

April 16, 2012

BP Unfiltered: Watching Pedro Alvarez

by R.J. Anderson

Alvarez is 1-for-19 to start the season, but are the images as ugly as the numbers?

April 13, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Johnny Damon Finds a Team

by R.J. Anderson

Unlike other unsigned designated hitters, Damon's forced retirement will have to wait.

April 12, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Second Acts for Second Basemen

by R.J. Anderson

Brandon Phillips and Ian Kinsler will stay with their teams well into their 30s.

April 11, 2012

Prospectus Game of the Week: Samardzija's Big Day Out

by R.J. Anderson

Resurrecting the Prospectus Game of the Week

BP Unfiltered: The Fernando Rodney Shift

by R.J. Anderson

The Rays are known for their shifts, but not like this.

April 10, 2012

Painting the Black: Who Are These Guys?

by R.J. Anderson

Not every player with a new role is famous, but they're all interesting.

April 9, 2012

BP Unfiltered: Fredi Gonzalez Gets Involved With The NBA

by R.J. Anderson

The Braves manager defends a friend in another sport.

April 5, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Getting Caught Up Before Opening Day

by R.J. Anderson

Jonathon Niese joins the parade of extensions.

April 3, 2012

Painting the Black: 2012 Milestones Watch

by R.J. Anderson

Looking ahead to baseball's most significant personal achievements.

April 2, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Even More Extensions

by R.J. Anderson

Indians, Royals lock up two of 2011's breakout stars

March 29, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Extending Lucroy

by R.J. Anderson

Brewers extend their catcher, Blue Jays commit to McGowan, Chris Young on his last (very tall) legs

March 28, 2012

Painting the Black: Building Benches Faster

by R.J. Anderson

No more reservations over Dusty Baker's reserves.

March 23, 2012

BP Unfiltered: The Yankees Psych Out Torii Hunter's Memory

by R.J. Anderson

Torii Hunter fingers a teammate before checking Baseball-Reference.

March 22, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The One Where They Sign Extensions

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the Derek Holland and Nick Hundley extensions, plus the Royals' acquisition of Humberto Quintero and Jason Bourgeois