Ben and Sam discuss Kenny Williams’ contention that the poorly rated White Sox farm system is just misunderstood, then consider whether the Cubs should be concerned about Starlin Castro’s makeup.
Despite an early deficit, the Diamondbacks are making up ground in the NL West. Also, a conversation with Chris Sale, and tons of notes from scouts and front-office types.
Ben and Sam reevaluate the NL West after the deadline and take stock of this season’s converted starters.
Three high-profile relievers became three high-profile starters this year, and each might tell us something dramatically different about pitcher roles.
With additional commentary from YouTube commenters who just saw that lady getting picked on by a bunch of jerky kids.
What the Cubs need to do and why we think they can do it.
Chris Sale pitches well once again, and once again looks disgusting doing it.
Admire the beauty of two of the game’s best young left-handers pitching exactly like two of the game’s best young left-handers.
Which two-start pitchers are worth using in your fantasy league this week?
What are the real mechanical precursors of pitcher injury? And what is the real lesson of Mark Prior’s injury history?
Are teams asking the right questions about pitcher injury prevention, or are they just guessing along with the rest of us?
Though Bryce Harper’s reputation leaves many questioning his maturity, his Nationals teammates have embraced him.
What can PITCHf/x tell us about how the switch to starting affects relievers, and what can we conclude about this spring’s candidate for conversion?
Neftali Feliz, Daniel Bard, Chris Sale, Aroldis Chapman, and Aaron Crow are all bidding farewell to the bullpen this spring. Are their teams making the right move, and which convert has the best chance of success?
Returns to the rotation for Neftali Feliz, Daniel Bard, and Chris Sale this spring might signal a renewed appreciation for the significance of the starting pitcher.
Talking White Sox and Indians in our preview coverage of the division so nice we had to break it up and discuss it twice.