Pebble Hunting

Pebble Hunting: The Starts That Defied FIP

When pitching staffs did everything right but still allowed lots of runs.

Maybe it's not the umpires that need to change.

Visual confirmation that the Orioles' young third baseman is already good at baseball, and going to get better.

It's Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton, but it's not just Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton.

Reviewing Kazmir's performance in his first victory since 2010.

What assorted still images suggest about how baseball is played.

What can we learn about hitting from a pitcher with five career hits?

The times when Pablo Sandoval swung, and never stopped swinging.

Dissecting three matchups between two of baseball's most must-watch players.

Stolen bases are down so far this season. Why?

What we see when looking at leaderboards, maybe before we should be.

Featuring Matt Moore, Jose Fernandez, and everyone who faced Brett Wallace.

The story of the sandlot, told by the people who played on it.

How did the Cardinals' young starter approach the Giants' young catcher?

Tim Lincecum rarely pitches to Buster Posey. On Wednesday, Hector Sanchez's flaws were on display.

Now that even big-market teams are signing young players to long-term deals, can extensions still give small-market teams an edge?