Archive for the 'Players' Category

Why we aren’t thinking about Papelbon’s value as a closer correctly.

Ten things I learned from following the minor league playoffs.

A look at the essence of Jeff Francoeur, wherein we try to ascertain what his future holds.

The White Sox’s third baseman is having a breakout year. Is it real?

Five potential breakout players who could push their teams into October and beyond.

Rick’s weekly take on baseball’s injured warriors.

Studes compares the two best young pitchers in the major leagues, using the graphs of Fangraphs.

Just under the wire to meet the deadline, here are the big shakeups in the most recent months of June. We encounter a Midnight Massacre, a Midnight Masterpiece, and a Montreal Misstep.

John borrows an idea from Bill James and has a look at the best and worst percentage players in the game.

Using Fangraphs to pick apart the best player in the majors right now.