As the trading deadline approaches teams are scouring for bullpen arms. Gabe Isaacson offers a ‘value for money’ option in free-agent Neftali Feliz. Continue reading Neftali Feliz: The Rare Desirable July Free Agent
From its release, “Big Data Baseball,” was immediately compared to Moneyball and has been affectionately referred to as “Moneyball 2.0.” Patrick Brewer reviews the impressive Travis Sawchik book. Continue reading Book Review: Big Data Baseball by Travis Sawchik
In a series looking at some of Baseball’s biggest mysteries, Matt Mirro looks at the left-handed catcher. Continue reading Baseball Mystery Files: Left Handed Catchers
Part Four of Anthony Rescan’s series as he proposes ways to turnaround the Chicago White Sox. In this edition he looks at the organization. Continue reading Shaping Up the Southsiders – Part Four: The Organization
American League writer, Matt Mirro, thinks Brett Gardner is “easily” an All-Star. He dives into the numbers to compare Gardner to other American League outfielders. Continue reading Yankees’ Left Fielder Brett Gardner More Than Deserves All-Star Nod
Each week our writers go round the table to give their thoughts on the biggest stories or questions in baseball. This week; Which player is having the most outstanding ‘under the radar’ season? Continue reading Writer Roundtable: Under the Radar Stellar Performers
Ned Yost selected Brock Holt to the All-Star Game based on his “versatility.” Gabe Isaacson is not as impressed. Continue reading Brock Holt, Versatility, and the Red Sox
Lead Baseball Writer Ed Overend looks at an alternative to the current All-Star Game. The USA vs the Rest of the World. Continue reading Overend: Change the All-Star Game to USA vs the Rest of the World
Brian returns with another edition of the BAIW podcast. This time he’s joined by legendary baseball journalist Tom Verducci ahead of the All-Star Game in Cincinnati. Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Tom Verducci
Rockies have never found any consistency on their roster and have never been able to find sustained success. Patrick Brewer asks the question: Are the Rockies just doomed for perpetual mediocrity? Continue reading Are the Rockies doomed to mediocrity?
Wednesday was a huge night for the return of injured stars, potential trade pieces, pennant races and r/baseball. Continue reading Daily Rundown: 8th July
Justin Upton ranges back to the wall in left and makes an incredible leaping catch to rob Andrew McCutchen of a go-ahead homer. Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 8th July
Call to the Bullpen 