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Todd Zola explains why he ranked Alex Rios, Aramis Ramirez, Chris Davis and others much higher than the aggregate in ESPN's mid-May rankings, and why he ranked players like Jay Bruce and Stephen Strasburg worse.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

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

Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains that the Nationals' biggest concern shouldn't be Stephen Strasburg, but rather a mediocre offense. Fortunately for Washington fans, there is a good chance the Nats' hitters will be able to turn things around.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

On Monday afternoon, colleague Tristan H. Cockcroft and I debated the relatively disappointing early-season numbers from Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg, touching on his lack of wins, his lower strikeout rate and the fact that the...

Blog | April 30, 2013

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy-relevant news and notes from Monday, including Stephen Strasburg's forearm tightness and Giancarlo Stanton's placement on the DL because of a hamstring strain.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2013

Stephen Strasburg is trying to pitch to contact, but that approach is not making him any more pitch-efficient. Therefore, he should just go for whiffs, writes Dave Cameron.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

As usual, I've sketched out my win-loss predictions for all 30 teams and winners for the six major postseason awards. I've tried to include at least one thought on each team that explains my predictions, as well as notes on some key players...

Blog | March 28, 2013

Keith Law gives his division, postseason and awards picks for 2013.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2013

Todd Zola uses tables, projections and basic mathematics to show fantasy owners the smartest method for drafting starting pitching.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

One of the most difficult things to do in baseball is keep a good team intact. Any number of factors from finances to free agency can fracture a team. To actually improve it and upgrade it at several key positions in one offseason can prove most diff...

Blog | March 05, 2013

As part of the Future Power Rankings, Dan Szymborski ranks the top 30 players in 2018.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2013

Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains why the Nationals need to sign Kyle Lohse.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2013

VIERA, Fla. -- Stephen Strasburg was very relaxed Monday after arriving at the Nationals' camp, after a low-key offseason. He didn't travel much, he said, because when you live in San Diego, there really isn't a whole lot of reason to ...

Blog | February 12, 2013

Buster Olney talks to Stephen Strasburg about his workload plans for 2013.

Blog | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Keith Law ranks the top 25 players in baseball under the age of 25.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2013

Jason Martinez looks at the Nationals' talent, payroll situation and competion to determine their optimal year for contention in the next half-decade.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2013