Tommy looks at the difficulty in improving one’s control but three pitchers who have managed to do so thus far in 2011.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the oldest team without a title.
Jose Bautista exits a game early, Josh Johnson still isn’t allowed to start throwing, Brett Anderson finally gets a new UCL, Carlos Gonzalez nurses a sore wrist, and another oblique strain is added to the list.
A wave of talented 27-and-under arms has crested in the majors, suppressing run-scoring and prompting questions about where and how it originated.
The bombiest of the position-playing kamikazes could be improved through promotions or trades.
After a one week hiatus, we return with some much to talk about that we decided to go guest free. Plenty of Futures Game talk, Jason’s adventures in Arizona, and of course, ribs and sandals.
Roger Clemens’ mistrial prompts some thoughts on steroids from Chris’ inner seven-year-old.
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Concluding the two-part series by reviewing the best and worst first-half pitchers for each team.
The Angels have been able to rely on good fortune and solid performances to stage improbable comebacks for the last few years.
Have the Red Sox recovered from their slow start in the eyes of the objective projections? And why do those Delphic computers favor the Rangers?
The Buccos are heating up in Pittsburgh, but how do their playoff odds stack up against the rest of the NL?
Come meet Kevin and Larry in Arlington Heights tomorrow evening.
In the first in a new series of weekly lists, the BP team compiles its nominees for most under-appreciated ballplayers of their times.
Bud Selig hands down answers from on high at the All-Star Game, while Derek Jeter’s absence becomes a story.
Prince Fielder puts the NL back on top with one big All-Star blow as he puts off thoughts of free agency.