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Paul Goldschmidt's improved plate discipline, line-drive ability and superb defense have him playing at an MVP-like level for the Diamondbacks, writes Scott Spratt.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013

While it seems as if everyone acknowledges Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper as the best young players in baseball, it sure looks as though the Baltimore Orioles have themselves a special young ...

Blog | May 16, 2013

Jim Bowden compares Shelby Miller and Matt Harvey in our side-by-side analysis.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

No, it isn't a very happy time in Southern California. SoCal fans just watched as the Lakers and Clippers got bounced out of the NBA playoffs in the first round, while the Dodgers and Angels have looked like they might not even make the playoffs. ...

Blog | May 08, 2013

The Los Angeles Angels have been batting Mike Trout, their best all-around hitter, second for most of this season. The Cincinnati Reds could learn a thing or two from that. The idea of putting your best hitter second, rather than third, is still a...

Blog | April 30, 2013

Keith Law explains why Joey Votto should bat second for the Cincinnati Reds.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2013

DETROIT -- Mike Trout hit a roller toward first base last Sunday and Prince Fielder took a couple of steps forward to corral the ball. You can see it in this highlight reel, starting at about the 18-second mark. Then Doug Fister dove headlong toward ...

Blog | April 28, 2013

Buster Olney writes that Doug Fister's athleticism has played a large role in his success with the Detroit Tigers. Olney also looks closer at Justin Upton's fast start.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2013

There's no way an owner would invest as much money in a team as Arte Moreno has in the Angels without reacting strongly to a terrible start. Moreno has spent more than half a billion in payroll since the last time the Angels made the playoffs, a...

Blog | April 13, 2013

Buster Olney looks in-depth at why the Angels have struggled this season. He also looks deeper at the Zack Greinke-Carlos Quentin feud from Thursday night.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2013

On occasion I'm certainly willing to give starting pitchers a break when poor April weather appears to be a factor, but in the case of Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Josh Johnson, even he admitted something is wrong. Johnson was awful Thursday i...

Blog | April 12, 2013

Eric Karabell offers notes from Thursday's games, including a rough afternoon outing for Josh Johnson in Detroit.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 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

Mike Trout had a season that nobody has ever had before, with a buffet of home runs and stolen bases and runs and home run-robbing catches. This is why a majority of talent evaluators already believe he is the best player in the game. If you wanted...

Blog | April 04, 2013

Buster Olney looks at Mike Trout's one "weakness," and also looks at Roy Halladay's struggles and some disagreement among two former Tampa teammates.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2013

Dave Cameron looks at some reclamation projects with a good chance of success this year.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2013