Jim opines on the most popular players on the Internet, compares two great Puerto Rican ballplayers, and mourns the Angels’ loss of their special status.
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, the BP staff begins a series of articles, each with their own flavor, that set the scene for the upcoming season. Today, Steven Goldman exposes a vast conspiracy.
This division kicks off the season in less than two weeks, so it gets the first preview column.
James Click, Jonah Keri and Jay Jaffe reach into the BP mailbag. Plus, a reader does some research and gives us a grade on our Prospect Rankings.
Nate’s got a look at how PECOTA sees the American League shaking out, and there are some surprises to discuss.
Mark McGwire testifies in front of Congress, Roberto Alomar calls it a career, Lance Berkman’s in it for the long haul, and A.J. Pierzynski still manages to offend the Bay Area.
With Roberto Alomar retiring over the weekend, Jay Jaffe takes a look at his Hall of Fame chances, plus the credentials of a forgotten few.
A lot of green on the Mariners’ page, but the key for them will be keeping their very best players–and one of the game’s best prospects–healthy.
The latest setback in Barry Bonds’ difficult offseason could keep him out of the lineup for a while.
Jim looks at how baseball treats its left-handed minority, and tries to measure how well those players represent their kind.
The Tribe mixes a fairly risk-free lineup with a very dangerous pitching staff.
A break from the brackets produces notes on Barry Bonds, the Devil Rays and the Red Sox, among others.
The Sox rake in the bucks, the Reds mull an ownership change and the Padres open the coffers for Jake Peavy.
James Click is in Arizona this week taking in some Cactus League games, and files a field report on how things are shaping up for some Left Coast teams.
He’s more than just underrated; Bobby Abreu is on his way to the Hall of Fame.
Transaction Analysis takes on a new shape as Chris Kahrl debuts a new, quick-hit format to cover moves as they happen.