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The 2018 Baseball Prospectus Ballpark Events Are Here
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We're coming. Coming to your town. Better get ready.
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The View From Behind The Backstop: Three Questions $
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Flu-Like Symptoms: The Tenure Track
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Minor League Update: Games of April 19th $
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Free Agent Watch: Week 4 $
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BP Español: El tema de la permanencia
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Flu-Like Symptoms: The Tenure Track
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Managerial tenures are shorter than ever. Or are they?
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Rubbing Mud: One Very Attractive Buffalo $
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Prospectus Hit List: April 19, 2018
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The Call-Up: Tyler O’Neill $
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Fantasy Freestyle: Early FAAB Musings $
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Top of the Pops: Week 3 $
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Minor League Update: Games of April 18 $
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Most Searched Players
| IP | RA+ | DRA | WARP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203.7 | 1.50 | 2.05 | 8.04 |
| IP | RA+ | DRA | WARP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180.7 | .91 | 3.94 | 3.60 |
| IP | RA+ | DRA | WARP |
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| 206.0 | 1.33 | 3.24 | 5.27 |
Circle Change: Lance McCullers and Points Unknown
4/17
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Which path will Lance McCullers and his amazing curveball take next?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightBaseball Therapy: Gabe Kapler, Explained
4/11
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Is there a method to his madness?
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4/09
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What to make of Yankees third basemen and submarine inhabitants.
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Flu-Like Symptoms: April Overtime$
4/09
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Are games going into extra innings more often than usual this season?
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4/06
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Can you tell the difference between Gabe Kapler and other MLB managers?
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Everything you need to know about the upcoming season in the Carolina League.
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Transaction Analysis: Dave Kingman Can Relate $
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Transaction Analysis: New Faces, Old Hand(s) in San Diego $
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Transactions
April 20, 2018
Philadelphia Phillies assigned P Tommy Hunter to Double-A Reading (Eastern).
Chicago Cubs called up P Luke Farrell from Triple-A Iowa (Pacific Coast).
Oakland Athletics called up P Josh Lucas from Triple-A Nashville (Pacific Coast).
Oakland Athletics called up P Chris Bassitt from Triple-A Nashville (Pacific Coast).
Oakland Athletics optioned P Danny Coulombe to Triple-A Nashville (Pacific Coast).
Baltimore Orioles called up P Tanner Scott from Triple-A Norfolk (International).
Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Engelb Vielma to Triple-A Norfolk (International).
Miami Marlins called up P Nick Wittgren from Triple-A New Orleans (Pacific Coast).
Miami Marlins placed P Odrisamer Despaigne on the 7-day disabled list - Right forearm strain.
Banjo Hitter: Reimagining the #2 Hitter
4/05
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No longer reserved for speedy contact hitters, the no. 2 spot in the lineup is suddenly home to superstars.
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3/29
One-stop shopping for our 2018 team previews.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightBP Leaderboards:
TAv
| 1 | Mike Trout ANA | .360 |
| 2 | Joey Votto CIN | .354 |
| 3 | Giancarlo Stanton MIA | .348 |
| 4 | Justin Turner LAN | .347 |
| 5 | Freddie Freeman ATL | .341 |
| 6 | Aaron Judge NYA | .339 |
| 7 | J.D. Martinez DET,ARI | .337 |
| 8 | Bryce Harper WAS | .336 |
| 9 | Michael Conforto NYN | .336 |
| 10 | Tommy Pham SLN | .332 |
BWARP
| 1 | Giancarlo Stanton MIA | 8.53 |
| 2 | Joey Votto CIN | 7.97 |
| 3 | Charlie Blackmon COL | 7.93 |
| 4 | Aaron Judge NYA | 7.31 |
| 5 | Nolan Arenado COL | 6.81 |
| 6 | Kris Bryant CHN | 6.58 |
| 7 | Mike Trout ANA | 6.56 |
| 8 | Jose Altuve HOU | 6.41 |
| 9 | Paul Goldschmidt ARI | 6.38 |
| 10 | Tyler Flowers ATL | 6.32 |
DRA
| 1 | Corey Kluber CLE | 2.05 |
| 2 | Max Scherzer WAS | 2.26 |
| 3 | Chris Sale BOS | 2.37 |
| 4 | Aaron Nola PHI | 2.64 |
| 5 | Dallas Keuchel HOU | 2.65 |
| 6 | Brad Peacock HOU | 2.83 |
| 7 | Jacob deGrom NYN | 2.92 |
| 8 | Stephen Strasburg WAS | 2.93 |
| 9 | Zack Greinke ARI | 3.00 |
| 10 | Luis Severino NYA | 3.05 |
PWARP
| 1 | Corey Kluber CLE | 8.00 |
| 2 | Chris Sale BOS | 7.64 |
| 3 | Max Scherzer WAS | 7.41 |
| 4 | Jacob deGrom NYN | 5.95 |
| 5 | Zack Greinke ARI | 5.80 |
| 6 | Aaron Nola PHI | 5.49 |
| 7 | Luis Severino NYA | 5.43 |
| 8 | Justin Verlander DET,HOU | 5.35 |
| 9 | Yu Darvish TEX,LAN | 5.19 |
| 10 | Stephen Strasburg WAS | 5.16 |