A breakout arm in the Indians system, a surprising offensive breakout with the Giants, and notes from around the day in the minors.
It’s All-Star week, so we take stock of who’s a value right now and look at who might be helpful in the second half and beyond.
A Twins prospect, and Ivy League alum, talks Moneyball.
Adding a big bat would aid the Padres’ improbable run at a playoff spot, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The surprising Reds have a solid club but an upgrade at shortstop would help, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The Braves are in first place but could use more production from the outfield, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The Rangers are sitting pretty but would benefit from adding some offense, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The White Sox are on a major roll but could use a power hitter and a starter, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
The Yankees have the best record in baseball but could use an arm or two in the bullpen, along with fixes for the rest of the division.
A look at how the divisons line up now and the season’s biggest surprises and disappointments.
Should the mainstream media be introducing sabermetric concepts into baseball analysis?
Where does the dearly departed Escobar rank among the shortstops Bobby Cox has employed in 30 seasons as a manager?