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Chicago Cubs players are generally a hot topic for fantasy baseball owners, as expectations always seem to be a bit high for Wrigley's finest. While Alfonso Soriano, Ryan Theriot and Kosuke Fukudome (second on our most added list for the past we...

Blog | May 05, 2010

Eric Karabell discusses slow starts for Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez.

Blog | Conversation | May 05, 2010

Each week we'll discuss a hot topic in our Question of the Week.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2005

Each week we'll discuss a hot topic in our Question of the Week.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2005

While the steroids buzz has calmed down at the winter meetings, it secretly remains a hot topic.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2004

Dave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why young, elite fireballers like the Dodgers' ace start going downhill earlier than you may think.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2010

OK, so the longest-running joke in baseball right now is, in all likelihood, the Pittsburgh Pirates. But as Matt Meyers explains here, behind GM Neal Huntington and a sound strategy, this team could be relevant quite soon.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2010

General assumption about the Boston Red Sox: rich team, big market, AL East, they buy people. (See: Lackey, John.) Actual situation with the Boston Red Sox: They scout, draft and develop talent better than anyone. Kevin Goldstein explains.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2010

FanGraphs.com explains why Wins Above Replacement is the best statistic for comparing players. Who topped the list in 2009? It may surprise you.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2010

Matthew Carruth of FanGraphs examines the pros and cons of pinch-hitting. Did you know pinch-hitting results in a 10 percent drop in production? So a .300 hitter bats .270 off the bench? That turns Evan Longoria into Skip Schumaker. (Ouch.)

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2010

Why stat-oriented teams like the Red Sox and Athletics have decided to go increasingly old-school in their approach to team-building.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2010

Not only can the Twins not afford to lose Joe Mauer, but baseball itself needs the catcher to stay in Minnesota.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2010

Every day, ESPN.com's Rumor Central takes you inside and out for all the hottest intrigue on deals, depth-chart issues, injuries and other hot topics. Here, Baseball Prospectus provides quick analysis on what is happening -- and what could happen.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Every day, ESPN.com's Rumor Central takes you inside and out for all the hottest intrigue on deals, depth-chart issues, injuries and other hot topics. Here, Baseball Prospectus provides regular quick analysis on what is happening and what could.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009