News and notes from around the league for March 31, 2013
Why it makes sense to fret about about fragile pitchers.
Why do pitchers who allow fewer home runs hurt their elbows more often?
Russell searches for a fact-based alternative to the Verducci Effect.
The final word on whether the popular theory holds water or is fatally flawed.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about pitcher injuries and pitching prospects, hitter BABIPs (specifically Mike Trout’s), and whether they boo baseball players.
And why their pain is so compelling.
Rich Harden, Scott Kazmir, and Jeremy Bonderman will be back in big-league camps next spring. Which one is the safest best to have something left?
The Blue Jays have turned over much of their team this winter, but they’re still depending on a bounceback season by Jose Bautista. Will they get it?
The Blue Jays acquire the owner of baseball’s most impressive active streak.
Pedro’s flawless repetition made his unparalleled career possible.
Now that the season is over, here’s a recap of the injuries sustained by NL West clubs and how great an impact each injury had.
Derek Jeter re-injures his ankle, and Johnny Cueto is removed from the Reds’ NLDS roster.
Jaime Garcia and Johnny Cueto’s injuries could keep them out of the NLCS, should their teams make it that far.
Jaime Garcia will probably be removed from the Cards’ NLDS roster.
Matt Kemp will probably miss the beginning of the 2013 season due to shoulder surgery.