On the Beat: Snaking Up the Standings
8/09Despite an early deficit, the Diamondbacks are making up ground in the NL West. Also, a conversation with Chris Sale, and tons of notes from scouts and front-office types.
On the Beat: A Tale of Two Cities
8/02The routes the White Sox and Tigers have taken to contention in the AL Central are completely different.
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7/26A new-look OTB pulls back the curtain on the Marlins' fire sale, includes a conversation with Adam Jones, and presents the views of scouts and front-office types.
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7/19Several franchises should be looking for deadline upgrades not just for their teams, but for their fans, too. John also chats with Barry Larkin.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightOn the Beat: The Great Trout vs. Harper Debate
7/12Scouts explain why they prefer Mike Trout to Bryce Harper, and a conversation with Bud Selig.
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7/05The Pirates have gained sole possession of first place in the NL Central, mirroring their brief run from 2011, and a conversation with Ron Gardenhire.
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6/28John casts his ballot for this year's All-Stars, and a conversation with Jim Leyland.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightOn the Beat: Who Wants to be the Next Skipper?
6/21A look at 10 new managerial candidates, and a conversation with Mets manager Terry Collins.
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6/14The Kansas City Royals are suffering through yet another losing season, but the team still trusts in The Process, and an interview with Andrew McCutchen.
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6/07The Astros have performed above expectations so far and are not concerned about moving to the AL West in 2013, and a conversation with Gio Gonzalez.
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5/31Dusty Baker feels that Aroldis Chapman's best use right now is as Cincinnati's closer, and a conversation with Jesus Montero.
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5/24David Wright's newfound plate discipline has helped him bat near .400 for the season's first two months, and an interview with Yu Darvish.
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5/17Ron Washington isn't ready to say his team is the best in the bigs, and a chat with Jose Altuve.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightOn the Beat: Harping on Harper
5/10Though Bryce Harper's reputation leaves many questioning his maturity, his Nationals teammates have embraced him.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightOn the Beat: The Prince and the Pauper Numbers
5/03Albert Pujols isn't concerned about his slow start, and a chat with Rockies manager Jim Tracy.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightOn the Beat: Amazin’ Moyer
4/26The Rockies use one word to describe Jamie Moyer's return to the major leagues, and a conversation with Mike Matheny.
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