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Ben Lindbergh provides reasoning for why the Baltimore Orioles, despite a worse record, are a better team than last season.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2013

After years of seeing poor receivers like Ryan Doumit cost them strikes, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Russell Martin to the biggest free-agent contract in franchise history over the winter. According to Baseball Prospectus analyst Max Marchi's pitch...

Trying to turn balls into strikes isn't new, but the catchers who do it well may soon be more prized than ever.

Ben Lindbergh provides a list of five pitchers who added something new to their arsenal. Braves lefty Paul Maholm, for example, now uses a slow curve to get batters out.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Jacoby Ellsbury and Tim Lincecum are among key players facing make-or-break contract years, writes Ben Lindbergh.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2013

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at which first-year, full-time players have the potential to stick as starters.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at 10 players who project to be much better in 2013, including Albert Pujols and Yu Darvish.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2013

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at 10 players who project to be much worse in 2013, including Mike Trout and Gio Gonzalez.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2013

Ben Lindbergh handicaps five key position battles to watch in the American League during spring training.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Ben Lindbergh handicaps five key position battles to watch in the American League during spring training.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2013

Ben Lindbergh says there is little proof the World Baseball Classic has a deleterious effect on pitchers' health and performance.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2013

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at 10 available free agents who could be huge bargains.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2013

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at all the prospective suitors for Michael Bourn to determine which one needs him the most.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2012

These four contenders have been foolishly inactive this winter, and Ben Lindbergh explains how they can salvage their offseason.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2012

Trading away prospects like Wil Myers and Trevor Bauer usually turns out well. Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus explains.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2012

Ben Lindbergh looks at six contenders that still have major holes to fill this winter.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2012