AL East Pitching Coach Philosophies
Sampling pitching coach philosophies around the American League East and examining how well teams are executing to date in 2013.
Team Previews & Analysis
2013 Team Preview: Los Angeles Angels
Taking a look at the Angels' chances in 2013.
2013 Team Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers
Following a disappointing season in 2012, the expectations in 2013 are higher than ever. Will the Dodgers contend for a World Series or continue to disappoint?
2013 Team Preview: Cincinnati Reds
Following a disappointing end to the 2012 campaign the Cincinnati Reds are primed to contend for a World Series championship in 2013.
2013 Team Preview: New York Yankees
The Yankees are plagued by injuries and Vernon Wells, but can the pitching staff step up and compensate for the holes in the lineup?
2013 Team Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers were unable to overcome the loss of Prince Fielder and the veteran starting pitching last season. Will the young starting pitching rise up to get Milwaukee back into contention?
2013 Top 5 rotations - Tampa Bay Rays
Looking at the 2013 Rays starting rotation.
2013 Top 5 rotations - Toronto Blue Jays
Looking at the Blue Jays rotation
Pitch F/X Park Effects Case Study: Tampa Bay Rays
Raw Pitch F/X pitch type classifications suggest vastly different types of fastballs used in Rays games played at home versus on the road in 2012. We dive in to investigate the matter, looking at factors that affect pitch movement along the way.
Cleveland Indians: Practicing Patience
The Cleveland Indians have a core of young, up-the-middle players that have led their offensive attack over the past two seasons. We examine swing rate characteristics of three of these players in an effort to understand each of their preferred level
Mike Morse goes back to Seattle, but why?
A three-team trade happened on Wednesday -- one that promises big changes to two teams, and adds a little future value to a third. Let's break down why each team did what they did, especially when there are other players in place.
How good of a GM is AA?
Trying to understand the inner workings of the Toronto Blue Jays headed up by a man named AA and their attempt to go for it all in 2013.
Strikeouts Are Not Bullsh*t
Looking at recent comments from the Nationals' pitching coach which accused them of being so.
Pirates: Running Game Trade-Off Analysis
The Pirates organization decided to place an emphasis on pitch quality and location in potential stolen base situations at the expense of effective control of the running game. We take a look at the team's performance on both sides of this trade-off.
Looking At Sandy Alderson
What's the plan?
Trade Analysis: R.A Dickey to the Blue Jays
Pending an extension, R.A. Dickey is headed to Toronto, in exchange for Travis d'Arnaud and Noah Syndergaard. Provided that the proposed trade goes through, what should each team expect from their new acquisitions?
Does Josh Hamilton make the 2013 Angels better?
The Angels just signed Josh Hamilton to a lucrative contract in hopes that he could put their team over the top. But does he even add a marginal improvement over their roster from last season?
Revisiting Dan Duquette and the Cutter
Back in August, Baltimore Orioles' Dan Duquette created a buzz when he professed his distaste for the cutter, or cut fastball. He stated several reasons for his position: but could there be one simple reason that he did not mention directly?
Proof that saber-leaning teams use linear weights?
A look at the Rays' pitching staff since the arrival of Jim Hickey, changes in pitch usage over that time, and a league-wide comparison of pitch type linear weights and pitch usage.
Chicago Cubs rotation: Has Epstein done it again?
Epstein has a knack for signing good talent at low price tags. This off-season, has he done it again with two pitchers?
Have Blue Jays Improved Enough?
The Jays have made some huge additions. But is it enough to get this 73-win team into the playoffs?
Can the Twins turn around their starting pitching?
The Twins had the worst rotation in all of baseball in 2012. Can they turn it around without spending a ton?
Quick Analysis: Marlins-Blue Jays Mega-Deal
A knee-jerk analysis of the Marlins-Blue Jays blockbuster.
Orioles pitchers Johnson & Gonzalez: Lucky, good?
Steve Johnson and Miguel Gonzalez came out of nowhere to contribute almost 2 WAR to the Orioles in a race where every win counted. Let's take a closer look at how they did it.
Not even hindsight can improve the Astros!
Using everything we now know, what could have been done to improve the 2012 Houston Astros into a contender? Anything? Let's look.
The Esmil Rogers/Mike Aviles Trade
Alex Anthopoulos, one of the best wheeling and dealing GMs in the business executed a very interesting trade acquiring an intriguing hard thrower by the name of Esmil Rogers.
