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October 21, 2010

Kiss'Em Goodbye: Tampa Bay Rays

by Marc Normandin, Kevin Goldstein and ESPN Insider

An offseason of change awaits but there is still plenty of talent on hand.

October 14, 2010

Kiss'Em Goodbye: Atlanta Braves

by Marc Normandin, Kevin Goldstein and ESPN Insider

The guard is changing with Bobby Cox retiring and Fredi Gonzalez taking over as manager but the team still has the makings of a contender.

October 1, 2010

BP Unfiltered: Baseball Prospectus on Twitter

by Marc Normandin

The Twitter account has been revived--see why you should follow us inside.

September 27, 2010

Kiss'Em Goodbye: Milwaukee Brewers

by Marc Normandin, Kevin Goldstein and ESPN Insider

There are many issues, including the pitcher, Prince Fielder and Ken Macha.

September 24, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: October in Minneapolis

by Marc Normandin

Will this be the season the Twins get past the ALDS?

September 21, 2010

Kiss'Em Goodbye: Arizona Diamondbacks

by Marc Normandin, Kevin Goldstein and ESPN Insider

If the bullpen is better in 2011, the Diamondbacks could move up to the middle of the pack.

September 17, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Dunn Enough?

by Marc Normandin

A look at how many homers Adam Dunn will hit in his career and his Hall of Fame chances.

September 15, 2010

Kiss'Em Goodbye: Pittsburgh Pirates

by Marc Normandin, Kevin Goldstein and ESPN Insider

People scoff but the organization seems poised to make a move back toward .500.

September 13, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Padres' Playoff Chances

by Marc Normandin

Despite squandering their National League West lead, San Diego is still in position to get to the postseason.

September 9, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Race to the Top

by Marc Normandin

The Reds stand atop the NL Central partly because of their weak schedule and pitching staff.

September 2, 2010

Prospectus Hit List: NL: Fading In The Stretch

by Marc Normandin

The Padres and Cardinals fall on tough times as the calendar turns to September.

September 1, 2010

Player Profile: Jose Bautista

by Marc Normandin

Bautista's year has been extraordinary, though there were hints that he could be a slugger prior to 2010.

August 24, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Can the Red Sox Make the Playoffs?

by Marc Normandin

Once thought to be the favorites in the AL East, injuries have decimated the Red Sox and their post-season hopes.

August 17, 2010

Give and Take: Jonathan Papelbon

by Marc Normandin and Jay Jaffe

Discussing the merits of whether the Red Sox should tender their closer a contract for 2011 or cut him loose.

August 11, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Resetting Their Course

by Marc Normandin

The Mariners don't need to be fixed as much as they need to settle on a direction, which should be getting younger.

July 28, 2010

Deadline Dealings : Comparing the Peavy and Haren Deals

by Marc Normandin

Trading Dan Haren won't help the Diamondbacks as much as dealing Jake Peavy helped the Padres.

July 22, 2010

Fixing The Astros, Part 2: How to Avoid Endless Losing

by Marc Normandin

A prescription to make the Astros' bleak situation hopeful.

July 21, 2010

Fixing The Astros, Part 1: The Need to Trade Veterans for Prospects

by Marc Normandin

Attempting to find a way to make the rebuilding process for the Astros go by much quicker.

July 15, 2010

Mid-season Prescriptions: NL Central

by Marc Normandin

The surprising Reds have a solid club but an upgrade at shortstop would help, along with fixes for the rest of the division.

April 28, 2010

Game Reaction: C.J. Wilson faces the White Sox

by Marc Normandin

The Rangers left-hander's conversion from reliever to starter is going seamlessly.