A few snippets after a weekend of taking in some AL East action.
Prince Fielder talks about being a target, Dayton Moore preaches patience, and other MLB sound bites.
Putting a big chill on the hot-hand theory of player performance at the plate.
Playing nattering nabob of both the niggling and the necessary.
Revisiting a conversation with the long-time official scorer in Boston.
The Phillies talk about becoming a dynasty, the Cubs warm up to sabermetrics, plus other notes from around the majors.
LAKELAND, Fla. _ Some news, notes and observations from the Tigers' 17-7 victory over the Astros on Friday at Joker Marchant Stadium": —Joel Zumaya was a rookie sensation in 2006, coming out of the Tigers' bullpen and pumping 100-mph fastballs in helping Detroit to its first American League pennant in 22 years. Zumaya had a…
Next week, the BP 2010 book tour rolls on to Washington, DC. Please join Kevin, Jay, Clay, Matt, and myself at 7 PM on Tuesday at the great Politics and Prose bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW. We'll be answering questions, signing books, roasting s'mores, and singing songs from the American songbook. Well, some of those,…
The Brewers catching prospect talks about his upwardly mobile career path.
As the BP Fantasy crew gears up for a new season, our own John Burnson reminds everyone that Heater Magazine has begun publishing its daily PDF of box scores, The Rundown. Don't miss a box score today, this weekend, or any day for the rest of the season. Subscribers to Heater receive a nifty little…
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. _ Some belated notes and observations from Thursday's Braves–Pirates exhibition, won 4-2 by Atlanta: –I have never been around someone who has been just paroled from prison. However, I suspect they must feel like Braves center fielder Nate McLouth does after being traded from the Pirates last season. …
The mystery of Felipe Lopez’s declining value on the bases, plus minor moves from around the teams.
Welcome to the odd fistful of clubs that has payrolls which fit in anyone’s budget.
The Mets try to find ways to stay healthy, the Nationals have reason for hope and other notes from around the major leagues.