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Mike Petriello writes that while Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers intended to build a "gritty" team with the club's many offseason moves, Arizona's 2013 success has been driven by the team's stars.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2013

Mike Petriello writes that because of Giancarlo's injury history, teams should be wary of trading several top prospects for him.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2013

Mike Petriello writes that because Victor Martinez isn't hitting, the Tigers can upgrade their team in two ways by sitting him.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2013

Mike Petriello uses the shutdowns metric to determine the best relievers in baseball right now.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2013

The Rangers were criticized for a quiet offseason. But, as Mike Petriello writes, sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2013

Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains that the Nationals' biggest concern shouldn't be Stephen Strasburg, but rather a mediocre offense. Fortunately for Washington fans, there is a good chance the Nats' hitters will be able to turn things around.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

New additions, better coaching contributing to the Red Sox having the top strikeout rate in baseball, writes Mike Petriello.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

Even though he got a contract worth almost $100 million, Adam Wainwright is a major bargain, writes Mike Petriello.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Clayton Kershaw is on course to have a historically great career, writes Mike Petriello.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

Even before Jered Weaver got hurt, the Angels were in trouble. Now, things are looking worse. Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Left-handed pitching is not dispersed evenly across baseball, and Mike Petriello of FanGraphs looks at which teams are most hurt (Dodgers) and helped (Reds) by this disparity.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2013

On paper, teams like the Marlins and Astros have little to play for this season. Mike Petriello of FanGraphs disagrees.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2013

Tampa Bay Rays can't make the Mike Trout mistake with Wil Myers, writes Mike Petriello.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2013

The Indians didn't improve their rotation, but they will be better at preventing runs. Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2013

The Baltimore Orioles have a few pitchers with breakout potential such as Jake Arrieta, which explains why they didn't need to make a move this winter, writes Mike Petriello.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2013

Believe it or not, the Dodgers are better off with an inferior pitcher in the ninth inning, Mike Petriello writes.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2013