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After a crucial call was missed in Game 2 of the ALCS -- one that led to the ejection of Joe Girardi -- the Yankees manager called for more instant replay. As Buster Olney writes, it's time for MLB to take the necessary steps to embrace the technology.

Blog | Conversation | October 15, 2012

• Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado tripled in his second big league at-bat Thursday, finishing his first game 2-for-4. Machado played third base and batted ninth, and he should add third-base eligibility by the end of next week. At the...

Blog | August 10, 2012

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy-noteworthy performances from Thursday, including Manny Machado's two-hit debut, Ben Zobrist playing a new position and Jon Jay posting a fine all-around game.

Blog | Conversation | August 10, 2012

Buster Olney writes that for Texas' Ian Kinsler, whose stolen base in the ninth inning of Game 2 set the table for the Rangers' rally, instincts matter over speed when it comes to stealing bases.

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2011

Ask any scout or player and they'll tell you that if you want to learn to hit a breaking ball, you go to the Mexican League. If you want to learn to throw a breaking ball, you go to Japan. And that's exactly what Texas Rangers Game 2 starter Colby...

Blog | October 20, 2011

Phil Coke, the Detroit Tigers reliever who used to pitch for the New York Yankees, was buttoning his shirt after Game 2 when he heard what Jose Valverde had said a couple of feet away, and Coke's head turned. He glanced at the reporters, who wer...

Blog | October 03, 2011

After escaping a ninth-inning jam and saving Game 2 of the ALDS in New York on Sunday evening, the Tigers' Jose Valverde made a prediction. Buster Olney writes that Valverde will have a chance to back up his talk. Plus, other notes from the playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | October 03, 2011

FanGraphs' Dave Cameron examines the decision of the Milwaukee Brewers to start Zack Greinke on short rest in Game 2 of the NLDS. With Shaun Marcum ready to go, it's a risk the Brewers don't need to take.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2011

The trade sending Doug Fister to Detroit was viewed as ho-hum, but as Jack Moore of FanGraphs writes, Fister has used a pitch-to-contact approach to become a solid No. 2 starter behind Justin Verlander for the Detroit Tigers.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2011

Dave Cameron examines why there is still hope for the Texas Rangers in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2010

Giants manager Bruce Bochy's decision to replace Pat Burrell with Nate Schierholtz in the outfield paid immediate dividends.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2010

A series of notes from Game 1 that preview Game 2, starting with what was ailing Cliff Lee. Namely: He couldn't command his stuff. Plus a look at C.J. Wilson's mindset, Josh Hamilton's timing and Vlad's fielding issues.

Blog | Conversation | October 28, 2010

Giving the Phillies free baserunners didn't help the Giants' chances of taking a two-games-to-none NLCS lead.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2010

Adjusting the rotation to give fly-baller Phil Hughes a start away from homer-happy Yankee Stadium won't make his job any easier, as the Rangers' park is just as power-friendly. San Francisco, however, might be on to something with its rotation shakeups.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2010

The Phillies got some help from some questionable calls in their Game 2 win against the Reds.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2010

The turning point in ALDS Game 2 was Michael Young's three-run home run, and perhaps the breaking point for the Rays in the series.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2010