Esteban Loaiza remains a shining light in a dim White Sox season. Woody Williams has been well worth the Cardinals’ money. The Rangers’ defense remains the worst in baseball. Plus other Prospectus Triple Play news and notes from Chicago, St. Louis, and Texas.
Brad Ausmus has been a huge drag on the Astros’ season. The Brewers’ Richie Sexson is the best first baseman in the NL right now. The A’s are thrilled that Brad Sullivan fell into their laps. Plus other Prospectus Triple Play news and notes out of Houston, Milwaukee, and Oakland.
Vlad Guerrero and Zach Day go down, adding to the Expos’ injuries woes. Jerome Williams gets his chance with Kurt Ainsworth on the DL. Carlos Delgado is crushing everything in sight. Plus other news and notes out of Montreal, San Francisco, and Toronto.
The Angels’ defense has fallen hard; Sammy Sosa was caught with a corked bat (perhaps you’ve heard?); and the Tigers have to redefine the term, ‘Star Performer.’ All this and other news regarding the Anaheim Angels, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers.
Melvin Mora’s earned more than a token All-Star invite. Ron Belliard’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time. Armando Benitez shows the dangers of jumping to conclusions based on small sample sizes. Plus more news and notes from the Orioles, Rockies, and Mets, BP-style.
Today’s PTP looks at Shea Hillenbrand’s place in Red Sox 3B history, shrugs at the Reds’ new leadoff man, Adam Dunn, and hails the return of The Shooter, Rod Beck. Plus more news and notes out of Boston, Cincinnati and San Diego.
Miguel Cabrera could fill the void left by Mike Lowell if the seemingly inevitable fire sale occurs in Florida. Jose Contreras gets a starting job he did little to earn in New York. Kevin Young has long since worn out his stay in Pittsburgh. Plus other news and notes from the Marlins, Yankees, and Pirates, BP-style.
The Indians sort through tall pitching prospects as the Quest For 2005 continues. The Dodgers offense is bad–like historically bad. The Mariners’ insane love affair with Dan Wilson rolls on. Plus other news and notes out of Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
The Diamondbacks have quietly done a good job of rebuilding their farm system. The Royals have fallen out of first place in a hurry. The Phillies’ bats are ice cold. Plus other news and notes out of Arizona, Kansas City, and Philadelphia.
The Braves offense is annihilating everything in sight. The Twins bullpen has been lights-out for the second straight season. The Devil Rays will have plenty of options at the draft table. Plus more news and notes out of Atlanta, Minnesota, and Tampa.
Fresh from a Memorial Day breather, Prospectus Triple Play returns with a double edition. BP looks at the happenings and trends for six big-league teams: the White Sox, Astros, Brewers, A’s, Cardinals, and Rangers.
The Expos bench has helped fuel the team’s best start in history. The Giants bullpen’s suffering through the PTP curse. Vernon Wells is earning his pay. Plus more news and notes out of Montreal, San Francisco, and Toronto.
The Angels have help waiting on the farm. Dusty Baker wrestles with pitch counts. Jeff Bower could hit cleanup for the Tigers and no one would notice. Plus more news and notes out of Anaheim, Chicago, and Detroit.
The Orioles bullpen has been awful, the Rockies can’t hit the ball out of the park, and the Mets get to experience life without Mike Piazza. Plus more news and notes out of Baltimore, Colorado, and New York.
Rickey Henderson has a new challenger for the all-time SB mark…Manny. Ken Griffey’s the missing element in the once-predicted Best Outfield Ever. Charles Nagy getting innings doesn’t bode well for the Padres pitching staff. Plus more and notes out of Boston, Cincinnati, and San Diego.
Jack McKeon has his work cut out for him in Florida. Nick Johnson goes down just as he started to meet his potential. Kip Wells is one walk per game away from becoming a true ace. Plus more notes and notes on the Marlins, Yankees, and Pirates.