Duensing among unlikely September stars
Buster Olney...Gardenhire's rotation. Pitching for Triple-A Rochester this season, Duensing -- a former college teammate of Alex Gordon and Joba Chamberlain at the University of Nebraska -- posted a 4.66 ERA in 13 starts...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Kansas City Royals
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid April-to-late summer decline of the Kansas City Royals in 2009.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009
Desmond getting a chance
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey discusses what Ian Desmond needs to do to be successful at the big league level and highlights the best pickups of the week for those in deeper fantasy leagues.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009
How teams can learn from the Marlins
Buster OlneyRicky Nolasco came into the season projected to be a leader of one of the best young rotations in the majors. On May 22, Nolasco gave up eight runs ov...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009
Pitching beyond his years
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein likes what he sees from the Braves' teenage pitching prospect Julio Teheran
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009
BP Daily: A Royal problem in K.C.
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at how the rushed development of Alex Gordon illustrates the Kansas City Royals' problems in grooming talent.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009
BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009
Prospects uncertain, but still held in high regard
Peter Gammons...Prospects Handbook and you will find the three best prospects in the game were Daisuke Matsuzaka, Alex Gordon and Homer Bailey. Or open up this year's book. The Phillies' second-, third- and fourth...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009
Rays lefty Kazmir rediscovers slider
Special to ESPN.comThe slider has been Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir's most effective pitch since returning from the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009
Matusz answers hype
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein highlights strong performances from Tuesday in the minors, including a near-perfect performance from Orioles prospect Brian Matusz.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009
Dempster's fastball a bit wayward
Special to ESPN.comRyan Dempster is not having any trouble locating his off-speed pitches, but he is having problems controlling his fastball.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009
BP Daily: A-Rod's struggles
Jay Jaffe and Will Carroll, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus explores the 2009 struggles of Alex Rodriguez, pointing to recovery from injury and an elevated walk rate as possible main concerns.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009
Reyes' injury concerning, Votto returns
Stephania BellThis just in: Chris Carpenter is for real this year. For those who were worried about his ability to pick up where he left off, after coming back from...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009
Front and center
Jorge Aranguré Jr., ESPN The MagazineFrom Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo to Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin, numerous unheralded players have seized unlikely opportunities this season.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009
A new diagnosis becomes medically hip
...the sudden rash of players getting treated for hip injuries (Chase Utley, Mike Lowell, A-Rod, Alex Gordon, Carlos Delgado, etc.) and the spat of players being diagnosed with anxiety disorder (such as Dontrelle...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009
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