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Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Kansas City Royals

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid April-to-late summer decline of the Kansas City Royals in 2009.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Sandwich Awards: Back from a little hiatus

Jayson Stark

I don't know about you, but I could use a sandwich. Except I'm not referring to a Corned Beef Special here. I'm referring to something much more appet...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009

The maddening pace of perfection

Buster Olney

Nobody had to tell Mark Buehrle to work so fast or to pitch his innings with the frantic pace of someone running to the bathroom during a commercial b...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Dr. BP's Prescriptions: AL Central

Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus

Need a cure for your favorite team in the AL Central? BP Daily offers remedies for the Tigers, White Sox, Twins, Royals and Indians -- satisfaction guaranteed!

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

In acquiring Betancourt, K.C. comes up short

Keith Law

The Royals kicked off their offseason last winter by acquiring Mike Jacobs, a player so limited in skills that acquiring him made little sense even before considering their...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 10, 2009

The Buster Olney AL All-Stars

...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 go with three catchers, figuring that I might pinch...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2009

Piniella confronts Bradley, seeks change

Television producers and directors like to focus on Lou Piniella because the Cubs manager is often like an active volcano, his anger coming in discern...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Inside the Matchups: Silva vs. Royals, Harden vs. Astros

Tom Haberstroh, Special to ESPN Insider

Tom Haberstroh previews two matchups for Wednesday night: Carlos Silva versus the Royals and Rich Harden versus the Astros.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

Greinke might be ready to win a Cy Young

...Gordon out until midseason, Mark Teahen is moving back to third base, as Bob Dutton writes. Mike Jacobs is taking a swing at poverty. • Watched a lot of the Pirates' game Monday, and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2009

Clayton Kershaw breaking out; Justin Upton struggling

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey has the latest scouting updates on Clayton Kershaw, Justin Upton, Chris Young, Justin Verlander, Brad Penny, Brett Anderson and Mike Jacobs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009

BP Daily: In reality, a fantasy nightmare

Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus

If real teams played in your fantasy league, which squads would have the least fantasy value?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009

30/30: Will Hermida ever blossom?

ESPN Stats & Information, Special to Insider

Florida Marlins outfielder Jeremy Hermida slumped in 2008, seemingly losing the ability to hit fastballs. Florida's future success depends in part to his regaining his mojo.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

BP Daily: Reality check, part II

Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus

Spring training numbers always are tricky. Here are some hot or cold ones to pay attention to.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

BP Daily: Reality check, part I

Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus

Spring training numbers always are tricky. Here are some hot or cold ones to ignore.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

30/30: Over for Overbay?

ESPN Stats & Information, Special to Insider

ESPN's exclusive Next Level research shows exactly why the Jays' first baseman is declining so rapidly. Pitch-by-pitch analysis lets you in on what every pitcher is already exploiting.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009