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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2012 class of inductees earlier today, and shortstop Barry Larkin was the only player elected. He is certainly deserving of the honor and should enjoy all the accolades that come with it, but much of t...

Blog | January 09, 2012

Jonah Keri flips the MLB trade deadline script, instead looking at teams that sold this season in hopes of cashing in on higher-upside players in the seasons to come.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2011

July 31 gets all the attention as MLB's trade deadline, but big names get moved in August, too -- remember John Smoltz in 1987 or Jeff Bagwell in 1990? FanGraphs looks at the best (and worst) August deals in MLB history. Sorry, Angels fans.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2010

John Smoltz has found his old form in two starts back in the National League.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Baseball Prospectus examines the gap between AL and NL teams and finds it's even wider than expected. Consider this: If the Blue Jays and Dodgers swapped divisions, they might also swap records.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Zack Greinke pitches in surroundings that few would call regal -- they could call them Royal -- but his talent on the mound has shone, and a Cy Young would be his if the voting commenced today, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | August 31, 2009

The best competitors often try to manufacture an edge or a reason to compete harder than the rest. In John Smoltz's return, also manufactured has been perhaps the perfect environment to contribute, writes Buster Olney. Plus Fay Vincent on Pete Rose.

Blog | Conversation | August 24, 2009

It's hard enough to admit when it might be time to walk away, but when a pennant race is a factor, the decision may no longer be your own. John Smoltz might be facing that reality, writes Buster Olney. Plus a tribute to a sportswriting legend.

Blog | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Red 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

The Red Sox probably won't sweep the entire season series from the Yankees, who've changed the dynamic from earlier this year. But whatever happens in this four-game series, the bigger issue is this: Both teams still need help in the starting rotation.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

John Smoltz's rough return from shoulder surgery has been largely because of an unproductive fastball.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Baseball Prospectus knows what ails every team in the AL East. Now the Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays and Orioles simply have to listen, and every pitch, swing and trade will be that much better -- satisfaction guaranteed!

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

John Smoltz must command his slider and he must keep his fastball down in the zone in order to have success.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Kevin Goldstein highlights some notable performances from Thursday in the minors, including a perfect game for an Indians prospect and a very encouraging rehab start for John Smoltz.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Stephania Bell checks in on some key early-season injuries, such as the ones to Ichiro Suzuki and Alex Rodriguez.

Blog | Conversation | April 07, 2009

PECOTA's still hot for Clay Buchholz, and has intel on the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Indians, A's, Giants and more.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009