Overthinking It

Overthinking It: The Magic Touch?

Does White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper know something about injury prevention that no one else does?

Do closers really have a hard time holding runners on base?

Do the Rockies have an unearned reputation as a second-half team?

With Mario Mendoza being the patron saint of bad hitting, who should define replacement level?

The Padres' array of inexpensive and effective relievers offer a course in Bullpen 101.

With Derek Jeter in the midst of one of his worst seasons, what can be expected of his next contract?

Why has Wandy Rodriguez's performance suffered when he has wandered away from Houston?

Uncovering the truth behind the post-knuckleballer slump. Is it fact or fiction?

A graphical look at player moves shows that transactions season never really ends.

The Rays relied on advanced metrics in dealing with the Diamondbacks

A look at which players most fit the type who get dealt on or around July 31.

Why what are reported as minor forearm and elbow problems often end in major surgery.

History offer little precedent for the Astros' move of situational left-hander Wesley Wright to the rotation.

Cubs closer Carlos Marmol is striking out batters at an amazing rate.

As the trading deadline looms, some bullpen-challenged squads may be best-served by looking inward to address what ails them.

Might a knuckleballer's night not truly be over when he leaves the mound?