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Buster Olney looks at what we've learned through the first week of the season.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2013

There's an old scouting adage: "He'll tell us when he's ready." While that mainly pertains to gauging minor league players and their major league readiness, it also applies to young major leaguers trying to live up to their potential and looking f...

Blog | February 07, 2013

During my entire 15-year career in baseball as a GM and through today, commissioner Bud Selig has emphasized improving the game's competitive balance. He said his goal was for all 30 clubs' fan bases to have "hope and faith" on Opening Day that t...

Blog | January 24, 2013

Jason Martinez looks at the Orioles' talent, payroll situation and competition to determine their optimal year for contention in the next half-decade.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2013

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions breaks down the best (and worst) Gold Glove selections.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2012

Fantasy owners love the hitters that not only hit for power but also steal bases, because it essentially takes care of multiple needs in one shot. Of course, we still must own the likes of Adam Dunn and Dee Gordon, even if they do not contribute acro...

Blog | June 28, 2012

Eric Karabell looks at the players currently in double digits in homers and steals, and what their fantasy values are the rest of the season.

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2012

There are obvious, tangible forms of value in baseball: Joey Votto's offense or Adam Jones' defense, for example. But as Buster Olney writes, Nick Swisher brings an intangible value to the Yankees through his energy and effort that should be appreciated.

Blog | Conversation | June 26, 2012

Adam Jones appears to be having a career-changing season, and the Orioles bought in before it was too late. But assuming Jones' power surge regresses a little, Ben Lindbergh writes, will the slugger be patient enough to remain productive as he ages?

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2012

The Orioles have been a great story in the first quarter of the season, but that doesn't mean this tale is nonfiction. As Paul Swydan of FanGraphs writes, Baltimore's offense is for real, but its pitching isn't good enough for it to keep this pace.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2012

Eric Karabell breaks down the AL East and offers his thoughts on players to buy and sell from each of the five teams

Blog | Conversation | May 09, 2012

Dave Cameron of FanGraphs writes about five players who need good starts to 2012 because they are already on notice this season, beginning with Tampa Bay's Jeff Niemann.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2012

Dan Szymborski's fantasy breakout formula predicts big things for Eric Hosmer and Brett Lawrie, among others.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2012

In 1997, Davey Johnson led the Orioles to a first-place finish in the American League East. The team won 98 games and featured a pitching staff with four starters in double-digit wins, a closer who saved 45 games and two future Hall of Famers in Cal...

Blog | February 02, 2012

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus polls MLB executives, asking how Cuban prospect Yoenis Cespedes compares to current big leaguers B.J. Upton, Drew Stubbs, Chris Young, Adam Jones and Colby Rasmus.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2012

This offseason we've witnessed some massive, industry-shaking signings and blockbuster trades. But even the teams that made major moves still have some problems. With that in mind, here are five deals that would go a long way toward boosting the chan...

Blog | January 31, 2012