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March 29, 2012

On the Beat: The Division-Winning Royals and Padres

by John Perrotto

Why the Royals and Padres will win their divisions, and four questions with Dustin Ackley.

March 22, 2012

On the Beat: Pettitte Returns to the Big Apple

by John Perrotto

Thoughts on Andy Pettitte coming out of retirement plus some notes from spring training

March 15, 2012

On the Beat: Posey's Giant Comeback

by John Perrotto

What Buster Posey means to the Giants, how Brandon Belt fits into the picture, and five questions with Adam Dunn

March 8, 2012

On the Beat: Yumania

by John Perrotto

Yu Darvish's first spring start, Mat Latos on being a red, and a few random spring training observations

March 1, 2012

On the Beat: Rethinking PED Testing

by John Perrotto

Thoughts on PED testing, five observations from the Grapefruit League, and a chat with Bobby Valentine

February 23, 2012

On the Beat: American League Spring Training Battles

by John Perrotto

A look at five AL position battles that will be decided during spring training, plus an interview with Joe Girardi

February 16, 2012

On the Beat: Spring Position Battles

by John Perrotto

A look at how scouts feel spring position battles will play out

February 9, 2012

On the Beat: The Best of the Rest of the Free Agent Market

by John Perrotto

Soliciting scouts' takes on the four remaining free agents who made significant contributions to their teams last season.

February 3, 2012

The BP Wayback Machine: Cuban Imports

by John Perrotto

As the bidding on Yoenis Cespedes begins in earnest, take a look back at some prior prospects from Cuba who tried to make the major-league leap.

February 2, 2012

On the Beat: How Many Teams Will Make the Playoffs in 2012?

by John Perrotto

As spring training approaches, we still aren't sure how many teams will qualify for the playoffs this season.

January 27, 2012

The BP Wayback Machine: Money Poorly Spent, Now and Then

by John Perrotto

Prince Fielder's new deal has albatross potential, but the Tigers hope it doesn't turn out like one of John's picks for the worst contracts of the free-agent era.

January 26, 2012

On the Beat: A New Process in Houston

by John Perrotto

Jeff Luhnow's ability to think creatively will be essential to the Astros as they try to extricate themselves from an unenviable situation.

January 19, 2012

On the Beat: The Arbitration Preview Edition

by John Perrotto

Handicapping upcoming arbitration hearings with our own personal panel.

January 9, 2012

On the Beat: The Best Players Still on the Board

by John Perrotto

Debuting the new-look OTB with scouts' views of the 10 best remaining free agents.

December 30, 2011

On the Beat: Speak Softly and Carry a Lineup Card

by John Perrotto

Robin Ventura has no managerial experience and won't remind Chicago fans of Ozzie Guillen, but he's ready for the challenge of being White Sox skipper.

December 23, 2011

On the Beat: Trial By Fire

by John Perrotto

Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny is in a tough spot as he takes over for Tony La Russa in a post-Pujols era, but the rookie manager is confident that he can handle the challenge.

December 21, 2011

On the Beat: Maddon Hopes for More October Play

by John Perrotto

The Rays might not be able to top their dramatic finish last season, but they hope to be back in the playoffs in 2012.

December 16, 2011

On the Beat: Checking in on Pinstriped Pitching

by John Perrotto

Some see the Yankees' rotation as a weakness, but Joe Girardi doesn't see things that way.

December 14, 2011

On the Beat: "Fixing" the Phillies

by John Perrotto

The Phillies are still smarting from their early exit from the playoffs, but they've already taken some steps to address their offensive shortcomings.

December 8, 2011

On the Beat: Bobby's Back

by John Perrotto

Bobby Valentine speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings about his plans for getting the Red Sox past last season's collapse.