Patrick stumbles upon a random baseball quote that summarizes how to write, Bryan breaks out his Monster Manual to preview the 2017 season, and Emma sees a fear of quietness in every half-inning break.
Does the aging, stars-and-scrubs core have one more run in it?
Jered Weaver and Clayton Richard join the Padres’ rotation mix, which is living in the 80s.
Breaking down the Nationals’ moves to keep Stephen Drew and add fellow veterans Joe Blanton and Adam Lind.
After waiting for a big free agent offer that never arrived, Matt Wieters makes the short trip from Baltimore to Washington.
PECOTA still has faith in Travis a’Arnaud, but do Mets fans?
Sergio Romo and Franklin Gutierrez join the Dodgers, while Jason Hammel and Travis Wood sign with the Royals.
Taking stock of the familiar veteran names, Quadruple-A standouts, and top prospects trying to earn Opening Day jobs in the American League.
Taking stock of the familiar veteran names, Quadruple-A standouts, and top prospects trying to earn Opening Day jobs in the National League.
What do we really know about player development and how can we know more?
Brandon Phillips finally accepts a trade, Chase Utley returns to the Dodgers on the cheap, and the Cubs and Royals make a minor swap.
Mike Napoli, Brandon Moss, Logan Morrison, and Chris Carter learn that it’s a tough offseason to be a veteran bat.
San Diego could use a bold strategy to get off to a good start in 2017.
Greg Holland chooses Colorado for his comeback, Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas stay in New York, Scott Feldman looks to eat innings in Cincinnati, and Boone Logan needs context.
Veteran catchers Nick Hundley, Kurt Suzuki, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia were available late and cheap because of the same flaws.
Luis Valbuena adds to the Angels’ depth, Michael Saunders gives the Phillies some outfield pop, and Mikie Mahtook tries to find a role with the Tigers.