Archive for June 2008

We are starting to see a big enough sample that the standings are becoming more or less stable.

American League Waiver Wire pickups for week 10.

Why it can be good strategy to buy players now and sell them later.

David delves deep into the data on Joba Chamberlain’s first start.

Who basked in the limelight and who asked for a nightlight?

In this week’s awards, we announce a different kind of all-star.

Reviewing Bill Gutman’s new book on alternate sports histories.

On June 4, 1986, Barry Bonds hit the first home run of his career. He would have 761 more. This week, Richard looks back on other notable home run hitters’ first time rounding the bases in the major leagues.

The Detroit Tigers have been a mess, in large part because of the ineffectiveness of Justin Verlander and Jeremy Bonderman.

Not only is Lance Berkman smacking the ball, he’s also the best-fielding first baseman in the majors (according to John Dewan’s plus/minus system).