Nate Silver weighs in with an in-depth book review of Bill Shanks’ “Scout’s Honor” and its look at the Atlanta Braves’ organizational philosophy.
We close the books on the first half of the season with no change at the top four spots, but a lot of activity underneath.
Erik Siegrist plays mythbuster as he delves into the supposed Home Run Derby effect.
Jason LaRue could join an exclusive club this season.
BP Radio correspondent Graham Bensinger sat down recently with NL manager Tony La Russa to discuss all things All-Star.
If it’s All-Star week, why is everyone so unhappy? Johnny Damon, Ozzie Guillen, Frank Robinson, the Yankees and David Newhan all show a little displeasure in this negativity-filled edition of The Week in Quotes.
Will recaps his trip to Texas, and has updates on Curt Schilling, Roy Halladay, Barry Bonds, the Yankees, and others.
With the season at the halfway point, Ben Murphy has a look at how people made their Predictatron picks.
Chris checks in with the roster moves of the past week, in which some teams are hoping the kids can help them stay on top, and others learned the kids aren’t ready.
Jim checks in with tidbits on the Red Sox bullpen, Cincinnati’s Jason LaRue, NL catchers, and eight guys named Cabrera.
We take a look at a few recent DFAs in Seattle and Boston, and check up on the first-place Nationals.