A look at what makes a curveball effective, the most effective variation of curveball, and where it is best to throw a curveball in the strike zone.

Is throwing two straight fastballs shoulder high a good thing?

The remarkably voluminous second act of a career that was a case study in doing well, but doing not quite well enough to find the spotlight.

Imagining life without unbalanced schedules and interleague play.

Not every extraordinary career includes stardom …

Sal has some fun with in-season projections. You can join in, since Sal’s spreadsheets are now available!

Most observers think the Cubs got the better end in the Rich Harden trade, but Victor takes a longer view and finds value for both sides.

On July 9, 1851 Red Woodhead was born. Red saw only minor time during the early days of baseball, but commenced a tradition of July 9 being the birthday of, shall we say, intriguingly named players. Richard looks at some.

Our authors discuss the Sabathia and Harden deals.

Fliners, foul balls and more.