With almost 30 years of major league scouting experience, Cubs scouting director Tim Wilken has plenty of wisdom to dispense. He spoke with BP’s David Laurila about draft philosphy, Jeff Samardzija, and how Nomar got away.
Offensive struggles in our nation’s capital, early turnover among closers, and Mike Scioscia’s penchant for ending games on the basepaths.
In a new regular slot, Christina runs through the roster turnover around the majors.
Hit List moves to its new time slot, and Jay’s got results that are sure to start a few arguments.
Nate tries to quantify the trade-off in scheduling cold weather games.
We saw some more volatility on the mound this week, as some former closers settle into less glamorous roles, and some starters hit some early-season turbulence.
Jim has the results of his reader architecture poll, with a few surprising results, and a few not-so-surprising ones.
Will ponders the latest development in the sad Prior saga, and provides some reassurance for Yankees and Orioles fans.
Nate talks about a Lost Generation of pitching prospects, and casts a critical eye on the way PECOTA values young hurlers.
Will gives you sitreps on ailing aces and hurting hitters, but he’s also worked up about last night’s showdown between Dice-K and King Felix.
Christina finally catches up and reviews the rosters in the two divisions that always seem to get the most attention.
What’s driven the game’s growth? And what has hurt it?
When it comes to his starting rotation, Walt Jocketty understands replacements don’t have to be replacement-level.
Eat your heart out Casey Stengel, let’s talk about the big half of the Menchkins platoon.
Phil Garner skips from action to overreaction, as the Astros invent a bullpen controversy.
A review of who might come to the States as free agents, through the posting system, and names you just want to know.