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Will the lack of a true ace doom the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers and Oakland A's in October? Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus investigates.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2012

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus writes that each contender in the NL East is relying on players with an injury history, but there might not be a more important player to any team than Miami's Josh Johnson.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2012

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus writes that while the Philadelphia Phillies project to win the NL East in 2012, and aging and aching roster will soon present signifcant problems for the franchise.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2012

The Phillies' offense will take a hit with Jayson Werth gone, but the addition of Cliff Lee will be the reason they win their fifth straight NL East crown.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2011