Paul & Doug discuss what is wrong with Jon Lester since mid-May and dive into Strasburg’s season. Next GOTW: Francisco Liriano at Mike Leake
Former teammates become foes in a tremendous battle of rising young arms in this week’s GotW.
One of baseball’s most dominant pitchers versus baseball’s worst batters.
Ben and Sam discuss the news about Stephen Strasburg’s forearm and talk about why Manny Machado’s performance this season hasn’t gotten more attention.
Jason reviews some narrow aspects of the 2012 season.
Derek begins reviewing his pre-season predictions, starting with the ones that made him (and you) look good.
Ben and Sam discuss Game Three of the Yankees-Orioles ALDS, the decision to pinch-hit for Alex Rodriguez, and A-Rod’s future in New York, then talk about why the Stephen Strasburg debate won’t go away.
No team’s playoff odds are between 5 percent and 95 percent. We’re almost there, folks.
Sometimes you’re behind; sometimes you’re ahead. The race is long and in the end it’s only with yourself. (And the other teams in your league.)
Does a look at Stephen Strasburg’s PITCHf/x data reveal what might have caused the Nationals to shut him down early?
Was Stephen Strasburg’s velocity loss during his last start atypical? And if so, should we be worried?
If the Nationals had handled their ace’s innings limit a little more like the Braves massaged Kris Medlen’s, they might not be facing a Strasless October.
Ben and Sam discuss sabermetric managerial favorite Davey Johnson’s impact on the Nationals, whether certain managers can make their players play better, and what the ideal relationship between a GM and manager might be.
Do pitchers get worse at the plate the more time they spend in the minor leagues?