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With Clayton Kershaw discussing a contract extension, Dan Szymborski calculates what he's actually worth. Considering the lefty has the best projection in the history of the ZiPS projection system, he's easily deserving of more than $200 million.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013

Dan Szymborski explains why Theo Epstein has the Chicago Cubs moving in the right direction, pointing to player acquisitions (such as Anthony Rizzo) as part of the reason.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

Dan Szymborski breaks down the best picks of the "franchise player draft" based on long-term projections relative to draft spot, and Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar appears to be the steal of the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2013

Dan Szymborski looks at the best and worst drafting teams and the best and worst individudal drafts in MLB history.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2013

Dan Szymborski examines five in-house upgrades for contending MLB teams, including the Washington Nationals calling up Anthony Rendon.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2013

Dan Szymborski examines five in-house upgrades for contending MLB teams, including the Washington Nationals calling up Anthony Rendon.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

The Astros have a decent shot of catching the 1962 Mets for worst record ever, writes Dan Szymborski. That's the bad news. The good news is that being historically bad for one season doesn't make the rebuilding process take longer.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Each April, new breakout stars are born, but often those hot starts are just a fluke. Dan Szymborski looks at players whose strong starts are a sign of real improvement, such as Dexter Fowler, Yu Darvish, Carlos Gomez and Lucas Duda.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2013

You can't win a playoff spot in April, but you can lose one. Dan Szymborski looks at the teams that have hurt their playoff odds the most through April.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2013

As a reminder: Odds to win AL East, March 25 (Bovada.lv) Blue Jays +160 Rays +250 Yankees +350 Red Sox +550 Orioles +750 AL East projected standings, March 26 (Dan Szymborski's ZiPS system) Blue Jays -- 94-68 Rays -- 88-74 Red Sox -- 84...

Some thoughts on Thursday's slate of games ... ESPN Insider Dan Szymborski wrote the other day that it's time to break up the Phillies and it's hard to argue with that assessment after their recent results. The Pirates won 6-4 to take three out ...

Dan Szymborski says it's time for the Phillies to rebuild, and taking a page out of the Red Sox's playbook is a good place to start.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Dan Szymborski looks at a handful of players whose projections have already changed significantly since the preseason.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

Small sample size or not, Dan Szymborski points out five early-season trends that are worth worrying about.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

Dan Szymborski looks at the best and worst decisions of spring training. Atop his list is the Boston Red Sox deciding to start Jackie Bradley Jr. in left field as a beneficial move.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Join us as we discuss the first day of the 2013 baseball season. We'll have David Schoenfield, Jayson Stark, Jim Caple, Jerry Crasnick, Molly Knight and Dan Szymborski here chatting along all day long....