BP: For the pen, it's also in the Cards
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusAfter a close analysis of all of MLB's playoff-bound pens, Baseball Prospectus finds that the St. Louis Cardinals stand above all others.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009
Scouting the Los Angeles Angels
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.The Angels' potent offense compensates for a weaker starting rotation and a less effective bullpen.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
BP Daily: The real divisional show
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusRed Sox vs. Yankees is great and all, but a compelling AL rivalry is shaping up in Angels vs. Rangers -- two evenly matched teams battling for one playoff spot.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009
BP Daily: The Ruben Rivera 4-A All-Stars
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusSpring training box scores are resplendent with so-called "4-A" guys -- Triple-A quality, but not quite good enough to thrive in the majors. Or maybe they just haven't had enough of a chance.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009
Prospects may affect races
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comIt's refreshing to see contending teams relying on their farm systems to fill key roster spots.
Story | August 05, 2005
FBO: Week 14 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersBy fondly recalling the legendary run of Drew Bennett and Billy Volek in 2004, Football Outsiders shows how important matchups really are. Plus, detailed matchup-based advice for Week 14, including good grades for Vince Young and -- yes -- Kellen Clemens.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Scout Team: The backup QB myth
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineFear not, Larry Fitzgerald owners, starting QB injuries don't necessarily spell doom for elite fantasy wideouts. Scott Burton explains why before figuring firing up Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for some unapologetic analysis of Week 13 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
FBO: Week 10 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders breaks down the best fantasy matchups of 2009 NFL Week 10. Here's a big hint: Start a lot of Vikings (vs. Lions) and Ravens (vs. Browns), including generally-subpar-this-season Todd Heap.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Team preview: Columbia
Blue Ribbon YearbookBlue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009
Fantasy matchups: Week 3
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. Expect big things from some big names -- like Reggie Wayne and Antonio Gates -- but be prepared to sit the likes of Cedric Benson.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Week 2 Quick Reads show why all 350-yard passing days aren't the same. If you're Matt Schaub, those yards are part of a brilliant performance. But Kevin Kolb? Not so much. Oh, and the Giants have two pretty good receivers after all.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Fantasy matchups: Week 1
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' advanced DVOA metric is your key to fantasy greatness this season, and they have a list of Week 1 starts and sits to get you off on the right foot.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Project end zone
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWho says QBs are unpredictable? Thanks to a little statistical wizardry, The Mag tells the fortune of every signal-caller who matters in 2009 (and a few who probably don't).
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009
Rams' work on offensive line will pay off
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders takes a look at the St. Louis Rams, whose rejuvenated offensive line will do wonders for all-purpose back Steven Jackson.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009
Tuesday with Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN InsiderMel Kiper dishes analysis on team needs, offensive and defensive linemen to watch, as well as a guy whose brain could put him over the top. Plus, Kiper tells us which body parts are most important on the O-line.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009
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