Derek Carty looks at the impact of Yovani Gallardo being called up by the Milwaukee Brewers, discusses minor league players in general, and talks a little strategy.

A hitting and pitching mechanics’ review (with video) of the top 50 picks in this year’s draft.

David reviews the best fielders of 2007.

J.P. uses Win Shares Above Bench to break down the season’s best players and teams at every position.

Derek Carty takes a look at some closer situations, including those that could change as the trade market heats up.

Jeff looks at the first picks in the 2006 amateur draft and considers how this year’s class will look in June 2008.

Jack Cust is a nice story. But what if he’s more than that? What if Cust represents what happens when an organization (or a few of them) gives up on a player before he reaches his prime physically, puts it all together, and actually gets another chance—this time with the skills and experience to succeed?

What can a case study of Barry Zito and Zack Greinke and the application of scouting breakdowns of “hard hit balls” tell us about a pitcher’s ability to prevent hits?

A look at what drives Fantasy players’ misguided obsession with minor leaguers.

From Smokey Joe to The Mad Russian, they served by sometimes hitting, sometimes sitting