The true MVP of the '00s
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.comDave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Los Angeles Angels
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider StaffBuster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central combine to analyze 2009 and look ahead to 2010 for the Los Angeles Angels. As the AL West improves and key contracts come up, well ... it's going to be a winter of tough choices.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Sox-Yanks, Aroldis Chapman, Cy Young Wars
Buster OlneyIt is still September and nine days of regular-season baseball remain, but the playoffs provided the context for everything that occurred at Yankee St...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009
A different kind of 'Big D' in Texas
Matt Meyers, ESPN The MagazineMany have pinned the Rangers' improvement to a better pitching staff, but not all the credit rests on the mound. The team's defense has vastly improved as well.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009
BP Daily: Phils should deal for Doc now
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusRoy Halladay is worth nearly four wins from here to October. Why wait? Here are four teams, in addition to the defending champs, that should have J.P. Ricciardi on speed dial.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009
Projecting the top rookies
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBP takes a look at three big-name rookies in each league, and what PECOTA thinks they can do with a full season.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009
Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006
High hopes for some, misery for others
Steve Phillips, ESPN InsiderAmong the current non-contenders, the Blue Jays have the most hope for the 2006 season.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2005
Pedro tops list of power pitchers
Gary Gillette, ESPN InsiderWho are the game's best power pitchers? The top 10 list includes Pedro and a trio of Cubs.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2005
Mauer, Francis among future stars
Gary Gillette, ESPN InsiderThey may not make the 2005 All-Star Game, but Gary Gillette names 24 players who should be there in the near future.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2005
Baker facing difficult decision
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhile the Cubs' rotation ranks among the best in the game, Dusty Baker's ninth-inning plans remain a work in progress.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2005
Angels anything but quiet
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderOur baseball Insider addresses your questions on a number of recent topics transactions and trends.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2003
Loaiza thriving with little support
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderEsteban Loaiza has notched 17 wins, including a big one over the Yankees in New York last night.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2003
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