Don't be fooled by Millwood's ERA

...examples of seasons like this actually lasting through October, but don't bet on another Steve Trachsel 1996, just pull the trigger before it's too late. I cut the part where...

Clippers Drafting for a Different Kind of Need

...he never dogged a single possession. Cuttino Mobley, aptly described by John Hollinger as "the Steve Trachsel of the NBA," still gave you 120 pitches a night and 220 innings a season...

6-9 Mets weighing options

...could be on shaky ground. Perez would have to consent to a minor-league assignment, like Steve Trachsel did in 2001, since he has more than five years of major-league service time. Maine...

Cubs-Cardinals turf war (continued)

The Cubs-Cardinals rivalry is a battle for Midwestern supremacy

Giants could ultimately be in mix for Manny

Only Scott Boras knows for sure what offers Manny Ramirez may or may not have, but it appears that the San Francisco Giants are the only team standing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 31, 2009

Universal Pitcher Values: The full list

The full list of pitchers and their Universal Pitcher Values.

Auction Block: All Dressed Up

...with tangential connections. Like these! Few will be surprised to hear that the reanimated corpse of Steve Trachsel, still seeking "Braiinnnsss!" as a Baltimore Oriole this season, was born Oct 31, 1970. Just goes...

We paid them well, but boy did they play bad

It's been a historic year in baseball, with Yankees, Tigers and Mariners and their bloated payrolls failing to make the playoffs.

Cleveland Indians v Baltimore Orioles BALTIMORE - MAY 7: General View of the stadium as Steve Trachsel #41 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches to Grady Sizemore #24 of the Cleveland Indians on May...

Playing with Numbers: VORP

A.J. Mass discusses the concept of VORP and how it can be used in fantasy.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Who says it's only sorrow in Wrigleyville?

New to the Cubs bandwagon? Here are the 12 most memorable victories you need to know about.

If You're Hardcore: Sweeney and Big Hurt returning

Will Harris discusses the impact of Ryan Sweeney's and Frank Thomas' returns to the A's on Carlos Gonzalez and the rest of the A's.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

The life of a manager can be a whirlwind

Considered a genius one day, thought of as dumb the next -- such is the life of many of today's big league managers.

Sixty Feet, Six Inches: Player Rater surprises, busts

Christopher Harris utilizes the Player Rater to pinpoint the five biggest surprises and busts on the mound so far this season.

Guerrero showing signs of decline

If you judged Vladimir Guerrero by his slow and deliberate walk, then you might've thought he was 100 years old 10 years ago. Scouts have been bemused...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 11, 2008