Prospectus Feature: J.D. Davis’ Breakout Makes the Mets Look Like the Astros$

Prospectus Feature: The Coming Chaos in the NL Central and NL East$

Short Relief: We Regret to Inform You It Is Now August

My family put a pool in our backyard when I was in the fourth grade. I was in it almost daily for the next few summers, swimming and hanging out with friends. All the kids in the neighborhood would come by and shoot water guns at each other, play Marco Polo, and dive. The sun…

Prospectus Feature: Ellen Adair on Baseball, Pace of Play, and Empathy (Part 1)

Actress Ellen Adair talks falling in love with baseball, pace of play, and much more in part one of a conversation with Scott Orgera.

Prospectus Feature: Mickey Callaway and the Latest Mets’ Mess$

Prospectus Feature: The Philosophy of Robot Umps and Hit By Pitches$

Player Profile: Jay Bruce

Bruce hasn’t posted a BABIP over .300 since 2013, and the shift is a large reason why. This past year, Bruce was shifted more than all but three players in MLB.

Short Relief: The Man Who Refused to Lose

The game as it connects major league ballplayer and four-year-old, fantasy and reality, and an old man and his spare room.

Let It Eat: The “If We Could, We Would” All-Stars

The recent history of trade demands and temerity, because Asdrubal Cabrera is not alone.

Short Relief: On Fighting, Friendship, and Negotiation

Patrick writes about the worst trade he ever made, Jason finds the positive aspect of being a baseball star, and Nathan recounts the fight that should have ended all fights.

Short Relief: The Intricate Dreams of Papas and Weavers

Mary foretells the downfall of the Mets, and Matt does some research just for you.

Rubbing Mud: Should Probably Trade Cespedes

The Mets, on the brink of being out of it, have the most attractive player on the August trade market, and a reasonable path to trading him.

Playoff Prospectus: PECOTA Odds and World Series Game 3 Preview

The Mets send Thor to the hill aiming to claw their way back into the Fall Classic.

Playoff Prospectus: The Highlight Reel, World Series Game One

There were too many memorable to plays to squeeze into one article. But we tried anyway.

Playoff Prospectus: The Cubs Have A Running Problem: NLCS Game 3

With their backs against the wall, will the Cubs find a way to stop the Mets–the Mets!–from stealing wild on them?

The BP Wayback Machine: Sandy’s the Man

It’s nearly five years since the Mets brought in Sandy Alderson. Here’s a look back