Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Lackey must stay low to beat Yankees
Special to ESPN.comJohn Lackey is likely to have more success agiainst the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS if he keeps the ball down in the zone.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Angels present a challenge for Sabathia
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels have hit well against left-handed pitchers' fastballs this season, which should make things difficult for CC Sabathia in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009
BP: An analysis of playoff ballparks
Clay Davenport, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at the 2009 MLB playoff ballparks and finds guys who are likely to shine because of the parks they'll be playing in.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 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
Eye issues cloud Mateo's future
Jorge Arangure Jr....be a quick mover [in our system]. He's advanced for 16." Standing Strong Angels outfielder Juan Rivera caused a lot of conversation this week when he did not dive for a looping fly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009
PTI : Scared to Call?
Is it possible that major league umpires won't make critical calls in certain stadiums because of the intensity of the fans there?
Video | September 17, 2009
Gonzalez likely sticking with Padres
Maybe rock bottom for the Padres was the day that Trevor Hoffman left, or maybe it was when John Moores acknowledged that he was trying to sell the te...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 07, 2009
Don't underestimate Blanton
Special to ESPN.comA breakdown of the Jair Jurrjens-Joe Blanton matchup on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2009
Three Strikes: The Pie cycle
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- IT'S ALL CYCLICAL DEPT. We've seen some unlikely guys hit for the cycle here at Three Strikes World Headquarters. But Felix Pie's adven...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 17, 2009
Jason Bartlett knows consistency
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey looks at how Jason Bartlett has stayed consistent after many thought his early success was a fluke.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009
Nationals lack building blocks for future
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.Outside of Ryan Zimmerman and Nick Johnson, the Nationals lack the pieces to be a contender any time soon.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006
Beckham making it look easy
Special to ESPN.comGordon Beckham's play with the White Sox is fitting in so well in the majors it's easy to forget he essentially skipped the minors altogether.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009
The Buster Olney AL All-Stars
...079 against him) Bench: Branyan, Mariners; Derek Jeter, Yankees; Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox; Ian Kinsler, Rangers; Juan Rivera, Angels; Brandon Inge, Tigers; Jorge Posada, Yankees; Mike Napoli, Angels; Carl Crawford, Rays Notes: I would...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2009
Some young arms could crack A's rotation
Buster OlneyWhen spring training began, the odds of Brett Anderson and/or Trevor Cahill and/or Vin Mazzaro being part of the Oakland Athletics' rotation on April ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2009
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