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Scott Spratt explains that improved defense is the reason the Royals' pitching has improved.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013

With MLB's trade deadline just six weeks away, there are presently 22 teams within eight games of making the playoffs. This means just eight teams can be considered "sellers" at this juncture. Many of the contenders are looking for elite starting pit...

Blog | June 14, 2013

R.J. Anderson of Baseball Prospectus writes that while the A's boast one of baseball's best records, they shouldn't be considered contenders in the AL. Poor performances against good teams is a reason for this theory.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2013

Some general managers would prefer that the non-waiver trade deadline be moved back until the end of August, especially now, when the addition of two more wild-card teams to the playoff format provides lingering hope for more teams. To those GMs, the...

Blog | May 24, 2013

It was an interesting weekend of college and prep baseball, with many high schools entering their postseason play and colleges gearing up for their conference tournaments. That also means it's the last look at several players in the draft class, whic...

Blog | May 13, 2013

Teddy Mitrosilis breaks down which non-aces could swing playoff races later this season. One example is Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin, who has a 1.80 ERA through 40 innings.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 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

Eno Sarris uses PitchFX to examine the accusations that Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is throwing spitballs.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2013

Jim Callis profiles young Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna, who made his major league debut earlier this week, and updates his top 10 prospect rankings for the 2013 fantasy season.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

You can't win a playoff spot in April, but you can lose one. Dan Szymborski looks at the teams that have hurt their playoff odds the most through April.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2013

Jim Callis profiles hard-throwing Tigers reliever Bruce Rondon, who made his major league debut Thursday, and updates his top 10 prospect rankings for the 2013 fantasy season.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2013

The first-place Rockies are still unlikely to make a run to the playoffs, but they now have a puncher's chance, which seemed like a crazy idea just three weeks ago. Paul Swydan of FanGraphs explains.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Scott Spratt of Baseball Info Solutions examines five alarming defensive trends for MLB teams, including issues for the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2013

Oakland was taken lightly in preseason, and that was a mistake. The A's are here to stay, writes Paul Swydan.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 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