Hitters who appear in the Home Run Derby actually alter their swings in a good way.
The Cubs hope to follow in the White Sox’ footsteps but realize it’s a longshot, along with other notes from around the major leagues.
A Twins prospect, and Ivy League alum, talks Moneyball.
The Braves are in first place but could use more production from the outfield, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The surprising Reds have a solid club but an upgrade at shortstop would help, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
Adding a big bat would aid the Padres’ improbable run at a playoff spot, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
Should the mainstream media be introducing sabermetric concepts into baseball analysis?
A look at how the divisons line up now and the season’s biggest surprises and disappointments.
The Yankees have the best record in baseball but could use an arm or two in the bullpen, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The White Sox are on a major roll but could use a power hitter and a starter, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The Rangers are sitting pretty but would benefit from adding some offense, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
Where does the dearly departed Escobar rank among the shortstops Bobby Cox has employed in 30 seasons as a manager?
An exchange of shortstops leaves the Blue Jays in great shape for the future, but what did the Braves get?
A historian looks at Willard Brown, the first African-American to play in a big-league game at Fenway Park.
A deeper look into Cliff Lee’s rate of strikeouts to walks and how it stands against other pitchers at this point of the season.
Bud Selig and Derek Jeter reflect on the passing of the Yankees owner, along with other notes from around the majors.