Pebble Hunting

Pebble Hunting: Extrapolating the Breakdown of Traditional Defense

Infield shifts are just the beginning.

At what win threshold are players at each age level a 50-50 shot to make the Hall of Fame?

Are the Rockies passig up a substantial advantage?

Why it's time to do away with draft pick compensation.

Five players you'll be crushing on before 2014 is out.

Amaze and frighten your World Series-watching friends.

The worst injuries of 2013, and why we find them so upsetting.

A look back at the great stolen base scare, the Giancarlo Stanton lineup protection debate, the first base drought, and more.

Four authors used different methods to watch the same pitcher make the same start. These are their reviews of that pitcher's performance.

Do pitchers target a tough opponent's weakness, or stick with their own strength?

What makes Koji Uehara amazing enough to retire 37 consecutive batters?

When can you trust a ridiculous minor-league relief line?

Creative arguments in favor of several players whom the courageous writer can support.

Why do teams pay for relievers? Because picking them up for nothing is an awful lot of work.

Is Jose Fernandez' success just the latest example of Jeff Mathis' wizardry behind the plate?

Breaking down Thursday's matchup between two players at the peak of their powers.