Rays Ace Goes Down, But Pitching Not a Problem
The Tampa Bay Rays have lots of pitching, but do they have enough offense? What might happen to David Price, and should any team ever trade with the Rays again?
Media Review
Harper, Marte, and WAR
Jon Heyman's tweet earlier today sparked a discussion about the reliability of WAR and defensive metrics. We know UZR is unstable early, but is it entirely useless?
Does MLB have a DUI problem on its hands?
Major Leaguers aren't arrested more often for DUI than anywhere else, but the league still has an obligation to take action against those guilty of DUI. It's the right thing to do.
Are Sabermetrics & the "Old School" really at war?
After a prominent TV announcer made incendiary remarks towards Sabermetrics, an influential member of the analytics "community" retorted, but does it mean the two sides should be in such a conflict?
MLB Now Review
MLB Now is a new show on MLB Network featuring sabermetric enthusiast Brian Kenny and traditional-minded former player Harold Reynolds. Sounds fun and dumb, right? Well it was fun, but also surprisingly intelligent.
Analytics, Sloan, and the fan perspective
The Managing Editor of Beyond the Box Score provides his input on the continued debate between saber-minded people and those who don't value analytics in the same way.
Will Adrian Gonzalez Rebound in 2013?
Adrian Gonzalez didn't seem like his old self in 2012, how concerned should we be?
Is the WBC Too Boring?
How do we balance rewarding the best teams and making the WBC exciting for fans?
Top Prospects in Baseball
A look at Jason Parks' recent list of the top 101 prospects in baseball.
20-80 Scale, Saber Style
Scouts have their own 20-80 scale, but now we can use one for looking at statistics.
A King's Ransom for King Felix
The Mariners locked up Felix Hernandez for seven years. How will this impact other potential free agent pitchers?
Swinging at First Pitch Strikes and Game Theory
How can we use game theory to analyze 0-0 counts?
Is WAR Overused?
Jim Caple responds to the group of people that believe WAR to be the be-all and end-all of stats. But is he speaking to who he thinks he's speaking to?
The Last Premiere Free Agents
Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse are still looking for a home. Where do they end up in the end?
Why Do Managers Call Pitchouts?
Pitchouts generally don't pay off. So why do managers call them so often? Are they actually trying to maximize win expectancy, or just save their own skins?
Taking advantage of the steal
Depending on the situation should teams be stealing more often?
What were the Diamondbacks thinking?
The Diamondbacks had a weakness at shortstop, but it appears that they made many other unnecessary moves.
A Beyond the Box Score Success Story
How one former Beyond the Box Score writer became a front office employee.
Pitchers at the plate: Does practice help?
How much does batting practice help pitchers?
Sabersphere 1/14: Practice, THE INTERNET
Today's Sabersphere looks at the value of practice, what makes a thrower into a pitcher, how to fix the Hall of Fame, the Sabermetric Tea Party, and whether veterans help younger players.
Excitement for "42"
The Jackie Robinson biopic looks like a can't-miss.
Hall of Fame Voting: One and Done
These players fell off the ballot after their first year. Who surprised you the most?
Curt Schilling is the Forgotten Man
Curt Schilling was seemingly forgotten when it came to Hall of Fame voting. When will he get elected?
The Voting Process Needs to Change
After electing nobody to the Hall of Fame in 2013 the voting process must change.
PEDs, Responsibility, and Context
There are no easy answers to the PED debate, but we must consider the context of these decisions before we make moral judgments about them.
A Cheaper Josh Hamilton?
Did the Texas Rangers sign a cheaper version of Josh Hamilton?
