An explosive supersized edition, featuring the best from the season’s first full week.
With the 2007 season well underway, the injuries have started to pile up. Will has updates on Carpenter, Matsui, and the Big Unit, among others.
The former two-way player talks to BP about the statistical revolution, his experience in the majors, and the financial state of the game.
John checks in with teams changing gears, players trying to show last year was no fluke, and guys disappointed with their lot in life.
Jim turns the clock back to examine some interesting contests played in the era when Good Friday games were rare.
After experiencing the freezing opening-week temperatures firsthand, Will warms his fingers with updates on a number of big-name pitchers, and some not-so-happy news for Johnny Damon.
The Rockies’ bullpen is one reason why Joe had them finishing last in the NL West this year. Does a closer look change that assessment?
Christina continues her analysis of the Opening Day 25-man rosters, and the decisions that led to their composition, by running down the Central Division teams.
The move to send down a once promising regular is usually a permanent one.
Rany comes clean about an obsession with the knuckler, and his active interest in the best prospect to throw it in years.
New contributor David Pinto outlines the philosophy of his column, which will delve into the issues of what makes teams, leagues, and the game in general more healthy.
He’s a plus bat at a skill position, but can he carry the offensive load for the Phillies?
Some strong spring performances hint at who might be prepped to bust out.
Will’s got his eye on all sorts of things, but it’s Chris Carpenter who’s front and center. With a Kevin Goldstein cameo on Brad Lincoln’s injury.
Joe gleans some hints about the year to come from a full day of play, particularly some interesting lineup choices.