Brandon Webb won his sixth straight start yesterday, the 37th pitcher since 1956 to make it that far, according to Baseball Reference’s Stat of the day. You can find the full list of pitchers in the post, as well as a reminder of Andy Hawkins’ tremendous start in 1985, when he won his first ten. […]

The Baseball Crank is pleasantly surprised at how well Johan Santana has batted in his brief time in the National League, particularly given the poor history of left-handed pitchers at the plate.

Rich Lederer checks in with some thoughts as to the poorest starts this season both on and off the field.

Tango responds to Posnanski’s article loathing the intentional walk. Tango presents an interesting point worth considering.

The White Sox’ Carlos Quentin has already been hit by a pitch three times this year with the bases loaded. As reader Paul Finkelstein pointed out, with the help of Sean Forman at Baseball Reference, this ties the record for most bases-loaded HBPs in a season in the last 53 years. Here’s the complete list […]

I’ve added team WPA stats to our team page, courtesy of the fantastic Fangraphs site. The leading bullpen in the majors so far? Florida’s, according to WPA. The WPA stats, like all stats on the team page, will be updated daily.

Tango has an interesting perspective on walking Tony Pena Jr. once the count gets to 2-0.

By shutting out the Red Sox today, the Rays have moved into a three-way tie for first place in the AL East. Unsurprisingly but sadly, April 27 is a franchise record for latest date the team has been in first place, the previous record being April 16 in 2004. If they’re first place past April, […]

Ryan, one of THT’s loyal readers, attended a China Baseball League game in Shanghai yesterday. His report follows… The venue was the Kangbei Baseball and Softball Stadium in southern Shanghai. I use the term “stadium” loosely – it’s certainly no Oriole Park at Camden Yards. There were about 100-120 people at the game, half of […]

Here’s an interview with one of my baseball favorites, Davey Johnson. When asked who would be his number one pick for a new team, Davey said “Henry Aaron.” Also, some good thoughts about Dwight Gooden and steroids.