Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders
Buster OlneyThe conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed
Buster OlneyThere are going to be two hard truths in play in the forthcoming division series between the Red Sox and the Angels, according to some talent evaluato...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
Hot and cold Chicago-style Sammich Awards
Jayson Stark...ll spend the next week passing along some fabulous obscure, historical tidbits unearthed by ESPN research geniuses Ryan McCrystal and Jeremy Lundblad. But let's start with these three pearls: The Padres have set a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Verlander's hook lacking bite
Special to ESPN.comDetroit's Justin Verlander is struggling lately, especially with his curveball.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009
The Cubs share in Bradley's failure
Buster OlneyThe Cubs finally had had enough with Milton Bradley, who almost certainly will never play another game in their uniform. The organization is ready to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Wild card still working its magic
Peter GammonsInjustice remains throughout the system, which is why it is so refreshing to see the Pirates and Royals reinvest their revenue-sharing money into sign...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009
PTI : Happy Trails, Ryan Dempster!
Ryan Dempster has gone on the DL after hurting his toe.
Video | July 08, 2009
Chat with Page 2's Patrick Hruby
...been up to lately. Before the MLB season started, Hruby caught up with Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster, who says he wants to become a ninja. He also teamed with Page 2's Kurt...
Chat | April 06, 2007
Phils have what most others don't … rotation depth
Peter GammonsThose who saw Pedro Martinez pitch for Double-A Reading on Wednesday thought he looked better than he has in two years, changing speeds and eye levels...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009
BP Daily: Looking for a good Doc
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at various teams that could land Roy Halladay and the potential impact he'd have on their playoff chances. And even though the Phillies are out of the running now, they wouldn't have been the best fit anyway.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009
Buehrle's near-perfection, punctuated
Buster OlneyThe tension in the Metrodome thickened in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday night. And after Carlos Gomez fouled out and Nick Punto grounded out,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009
The Hall should preserve history, not dodge it
Buster OlneyThe day after Bill Madden wrote a story saying commissioner Bud Selig was thinking seriously about reinstating Pete Rose, there is another story from ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2009
Dr. BP's Prescriptions: NL Central
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus has cures for the Cardinals, Brewers, Cubs, Astros, Reds and Pirates.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009
BP Daily: Midseason starters report
Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusPECOTA's projections for starting pitchers have been solid, but at the season's midpoint, some starters haven't come close to matching expectations. Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons behind their unlikely performances.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009
Dempster's fastball a bit wayward
Special to ESPN.comRyan Dempster is not having any trouble locating his off-speed pitches, but he is having problems controlling his fastball.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009
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