Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Curious Case of Freddie Lindstrom

How did one of the Hall of Fame's least-qualified members end up enshrined?

A closer look at Lance Berkman's Hall of Fame candidacy.

Which players' sluggish seasons are dragging their contending teams down?

Which players around the league are sucking so badly that they're killing their teams?

How do the Hall of Fame cases of Vladimir Guerrero, Johnny Damon, and Manny Ramirez stack up?

Jay is back, and he still hates the teams you root for. Yes, even the Dodgers.

The Orioles have the best record in the American League, but is this another early-season mirage?

Josh Beckett's alternating good and bad seasons resembles the career of a former major leaguer.

Andy Pettitte's return to the Bronx is marred by the weak-hitting Mariners.

Don Mattingly's affinity for the bunt could be keeping the Dodgers from scoring more runs.

Manager Charlie Manuel's bullpen management has been doing Philadelphia no favours this season.

Which NL starters are off to a worse start than the Angels' not-yet-sluggy first baseman?

Albert Pujols may be struggling, but there are major-league regulars doing even worse.

What's Jay's beef with your team?

Michael Pineda's labrum tear doesn't bode well for his future, but it's not the death sentence it used to be.

Though recent trends might indicate otherwise, aged pitchers rarely return to form after year-long layoffs.