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Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus probes scouts and big league executives to find out what exactly makes a player a "4A hitter." Several factors can keep a player out of the big leagues, but it usually comes back to adjustments.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2012

ST. LOUIS -- Behind the sheet of plastic that covered Nelson Cruz's locker, the ball was still wedged into his glove -- the same ball that he caught to end Game 6 of the World Series and to turn the Texas Rangers into champions for the first tim...

Blog | October 30, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the World Series is merely a dream now for the Texas Rangers, a club that has to begin all over again like everyone else next spring. Plus, offseason transactions are under way, and other news from around MLB.

Blog | Conversation | October 30, 2011

&#8226 Oakland Athletics left-hander Josh Outman hurled seven innings of one-run ball in his season debut Monday, allowing five hits. Outman was struggling at Triple-A Sacramento, with 27 walks in 37 2/3 innings and a 4.78 ERA, but thrived agains...

Blog | May 24, 2011

Eric Karabell takes a look back at Monday's notable fantasy performances, including Josh Outman's return to the bigs and Corey Hart's first homers of the season.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2011

Jason Grey follows up with fantasy prospects Nos. 51-100 for the 2011 season.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2011

In a big moment early in his career, Chris Nelson stole home -- but he didn't exactly know what he was doing. Plus, in a plea to commissioner Bud Selig, top Silicon Valley CEOs join together in a push to bring baseball to the Valley. Read the letter.

Blog | Conversation | September 10, 2010

It seems as though every team has a shot at the division in the mediocre AL West, a sense only heightened by recent injuries to some key players. Buster Olney breaks down what the A's, Angels and Rangers must do to stay competitive the rest of the year.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2010

Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz was placed on the disabled list Tuesday, which obviously stinks for many a fantasy baseball owner, considering he ranks third on the ESPN Fantasy Player Rater behind only Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp. Cruz was off to ...

Blog | April 27, 2010

Eric Karabell discusses the fantasy repercussions of Nelson Cruz's placement on the disabled list.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2010

Red Sox rookie Jonathan Papelbon is an approachable figure for his fans and an unhittable closer for his opponents.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2006