R.J. Anderson
The Rockies Look Good, and Believe It or Not They Have Young Pitchers to Thank
The Rockies probably aren't winning the World Series, but the success of a pair of homegrown arms is making them look pretty good now, and a lot more hopeful for the future.
The Brewers Fulfilled The Promise of Deadline Intrigue—Next Comes the Winning Part
Milwaukee went into the trade deadline as a team to watch. They came out as a team to fear—just not yet.
Bizarro Trade Deadline: Four Deals That Should (But Probably Won't) Happen
Baseball fans keep hearing about Chris Sale, Andrew Miller, and Jonathan Lucroy being potentially on the move. But MLB teams can—and should—be more creative than that.
The Milwaukee Brewers—Yes, the Brewers—Hold All the Cards at the Trade Deadline
The Brewers may be way under .500. But when it comes to the trade deadline, no team is more interesting.
How Did it All Go So Wrong for the Diamondbacks?
Three months ago these Diamondbacks were an intriguing lot. How is it that they just 38-52 and 19 games out of first place?
The Cardinals are Being Sunk by a Bad and Badly Managed Bullpen
The numbers have not been kind to Cardinals relief pitchers—nor have they been kind to manager Mike Matheny.
The Marlins are Playoff Contenders—Despite Giancarlo Stanton's Disappearance
The Marlins are 39-34 despite their best player having a career worst season, and their all-star second baseman being suspended for PED use.
The Pirates Are Betting On Francisco Cervelli, And On Keeping Him Healthy
The Pirates Valued Francisco Cervelli more than any other team because of his flaws. The Pirates also think they can keep him healthy.
The Houston Astros Are Suddenly Bad. Where Did Things Go Wrong?
The Astros were one out away from defeating the Royals. Now they are in last place, and their offseason looks like a disaster.
Trevor Story and the Year of the Unheralded Prospect
Trevor Story's amazing first week this season with the Colorado Rockies gives us a timely reminder why we love sports, and a pleasant surprise in an era of information.
It's Time for Baseball to Reform the Rule 5 Draft
The Rule 5 Draft is an antiquated and overly complicated tradition that doesn't benefit players or clubs.
The Dawn of the Super Bullpen Era and the Pitching Trend That Wasn't
Last year, the Royals and Mets weren't just playing for the World Series. They were also playing to determine the league's new prevailing pitching strategy.