We saw some more volatility on the mound this week, as some former closers settle into less glamorous roles, and some starters hit some early-season turbulence.
Jim has the results of his reader architecture poll, with a few surprising results, and a few not-so-surprising ones.
Will ponders the latest development in the sad Prior saga, and provides some reassurance for Yankees and Orioles fans.
Nate talks about a Lost Generation of pitching prospects, and casts a critical eye on the way PECOTA values young hurlers.
Will gives you sitreps on ailing aces and hurting hitters, but he’s also worked up about last night’s showdown between Dice-K and King Felix.
Christina finally catches up and reviews the rosters in the two divisions that always seem to get the most attention.
What’s driven the game’s growth? And what has hurt it?
When it comes to his starting rotation, Walt Jocketty understands replacements don’t have to be replacement-level.
Eat your heart out Casey Stengel, let’s talk about the big half of the Menchkins platoon.
Phil Garner skips from action to overreaction, as the Astros invent a bullpen controversy.
A review of who might come to the States as free agents, through the posting system, and names you just want to know.
The unexpected injury to Chris Carpenter highlights once again the remarkable amount of risk involved in taking a major league mound.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the lost art of pinch running, past, present, and future.
The deal’s done, so who came out ahead between MLB, the various content providers, and the baseball-hungry public?
Joe settles whether some of the first week’s events are trends or accidents.
An explosive supersized edition, featuring the best from the season’s first full week.