Is the Cardinals’ catcher even better than we think?
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether PECOTA underestimates the Yankees, how to improve ERA, Coco Crisp the MVP candidate, and in-season stats vs. projections.
Ben and Sam discuss the velocity losses of some of baseball’s best starters, then talk about whether players should have prophylactic appendectomies.
Ben and Sam discuss the short-lived success of starters without great stuff who rely on deception, then talk about Matt Harvey and the Blue Jays’ use (or abuse) of the waiver system.
About the rare 8-unassisted double play.
Has Yuniesky Betancourt left his free-swinging ways behind?
The best missed and stolen strikes of the week, and the best and worst backstops so far.
Ben and Sam discuss the implications of teams’ ability to trade international bonus pool space, and whether it makes sense to enforce the rule about time between pitches.
One of baseball’s most selective hitters gets into the swing of things.
Ben and Sam discuss Brett Gardner’s new approach at the plate, and how hitters adjust to pitchers.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the future of the DH role, whether teams rest starters in games they expect to lose, whether it makes sense to bat Giancarlo Stanton leadoff, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss how big a signing bonus Mark Appel will get in the amateur draft, then assess Mike Scioscia’s job security.
Can Giancarlo Stanton succeed without a good cleanup hitting behind him?
Ben and Sam discuss how the Marlins’ lack of lineup protection has affected Giancarlo Stanton so far.
A look at some of the promising new offerings that pitchers have unveiled this month.