Rubbing Mud: The Astroification of Gerrit Cole

Have the Astros already unlocked more upside in Gerrit Cole?

Rubbing Mud: Josh Harrison Isn’t Going to Win This Staredown$

Table For Two: Previewing the Pittsburgh Pirates

There are plenty of reasons for Pirates fans to get upset about the offseason, but is there any reason for optimism?

Breaker of Chains: Felipe Rivero$

Transaction Analysis: Strange Currencies$

Transaction Analysis: We’re Here to Help You Guys Be Great$

Banjo Hitter: PECOTA’s Breakout Bets (Pitchers)

Hey PECOTA, which young pitchers do you like this season?

Rubbing Mud: Three Stats, Two Gurus, and One Underrated Pitcher

Stolen from the Marlins for a since-fired pitching guru, Trevor Williams has star potential for the Pirates.

Flu-Like Symptoms: The Small-Market Blues

Buying a baseball team isn’t like other investments.

Transaction Analysis: Last One Out, Turn Off the Lights$

Transaction Analysis: Cole World$

Cold Takes: The Worst Best Time

What are the saddest “dynasties” in baseball history?

2018 Prospects: Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects$

Flu-Like Symptoms: Learning From Mistakes$

Transaction Analysis: The Slow Death of Hope

Tyson Ross didn’t work out for the Rangers and Juan Nicasio’s strange saga comes to a semi-satisfying end.

DFA Podcast: Ep. 29: A (Longer) Pirate’s Life For Me

On the 29th episode of the DFA podcast, your intrepid hosts review a pair of slightly different transactions: the Pirates’ extensions of Neal Huntington and Clint Hurdle. When they get back to player moves, Bryan and R.J. review Victor Robles’ callup, Juan Nicasio’s latest move, Jimmy Nelson’s injury, and whatever the heck happened to the Royals’ bullpen. (Mike Minor!)