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July 3, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Bucking the Losing Trend

by John Perrotto

Everything is coming up roses for the Pirates, but things aren't so sunny in Philadelphia. Our beat man also makes his picks for the All-Star team and checks in with scouts.

June 27, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Old-School Thought, Old-School Success

by John Perrotto

The RBI might be an old-fashioned stat, but it's still a measure of success in Detroit. Our beat man also checks in on Mariano Rivera, Justin Verlander, Munenori Kawasaki, and with scouts.

June 20, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Pitchers Take the Wheel

by John Perrotto

The Dodgers are going to have to rely on their pitching to carry them to October. Our beat man also checks in on Carlos Marmol, the A's stadium situation, Alex Cobb, and with scouts.

June 13, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Not a Giant Worry

by John Perrotto

The Giants' rotation might not be as dominant as usual, but the team is still confident in its chances for October. Our beat man also checks in on Brandon McCarthy, Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, with scouts, and weighs in on Kirk Gibson vs. Mark McGwire.

June 6, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Potential PED Fallout

by John Perrotto

Several teams with playoff hopes could be affected should MLB follow through with Biogenesis suspensions. Our beat man also checks in on Stephen Strasburg, Jonathan Gray, Grady Sizemore, the Phillies, and scouts.

May 30, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Unbearable Miscues

by John Perrotto

The Cubs might have an ugly record, but the team feels that better days are ahead. Our beat man also checks in on Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kennedy, the Mariners, and scouts.

May 23, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: The Optimistic Disastros

by John Perrotto

They might be on a historically bad pace, but the Astros are optimistic about 2013. Our beat man also checks in on Matt Garza, the AL Central, Carlos Ruiz, and with scouts.

May 16, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: The Most Improved Players

by John Perrotto

Jean Segura and Michael Saunders both could challenge for a Most Improved Player award. Our beat reporter also checks in with Bryce Harper, Carlos Zambrano, Rick Ankiel, Philip Humber, and scouts.

May 9, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: No-Hitting Nationals

by John Perrotto

The Nationals' offense is off to a sluggish start. Our beat reporter also checks in with the potential use of pitcher helmets, Roy Halladay, and scouts' takes.

May 2, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Minnesota Mediocrity

by John Perrotto

The Twins might have a mediocre record, but it's an upgrade from 2012. Our beat reporter also checks in on whether major leaguers would accept a gay teammate, the Phillies, Stephen Strasburg, and returns with scouting reports.

April 25, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Up, Up, Upton and Away

by John Perrotto

The Braves are thriving thanks to Justin Upton. Our beat reporter also catches up with the Tigers, Albert Pujols, and the Rockies.

April 18, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Choo-sing to Look on the Sunny Side

by John Perrotto

The Reds have battled injuries early on, but some scouts think the 2013 squad might be better than the 2012 team. Our beat man also checks in on Yovani Gallardo, the Blue Jays, Ubaldo Jimenez, and the Red Sox.

April 11, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Who Said You Can't Go Home?

by John Perrotto

Terry Francona is happy to be near his home while managing the Cleveland Indians. Our beat reporter also checks in on Jered Weaver, closers, and Will Middlebrooks.

April 4, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Contractual Matters

by John Perrotto

Our resident beat reporter hears both the pros and cons of recent contract extensions and catches up on Robinson Cano and the Cubs.

March 28, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Great Expectations

by John Perrotto

The Dodgers expect to compete for the World Series, Zack Greinke discusses sabermetrics, the Yankees get Vernon Wells, Kyle Lohse gets a job, and the Cardinals have a rash of bad luck.

March 21, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Sights of Spring

by John Perrotto

BP's resident beat writer runs through observations from the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, the World Baseball Classic, and touches base on the Reds and Braves.

March 14, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: One Giant Leap for the Roster

by John Perrotto

The Giants have kept most of their championship roster together, and notes on Roy Halladay, Bryce Harper, Scott Kazmir, Carlos Gomez, and Christian Yelich.

March 7, 2013

On the Beat: Fighting for BĂ©isbol Prominence

by John Perrotto

Team Spain faces an uphill battle in raising baseball awareness in Europe, and keeping up with Yoenis Cespedes, Brian Roberts, the Cardinals' shortstop situation, and more.

February 28, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Not Fishing for Last Place

by John Perrotto

The Blue Jays are confident they will not turn into the 2012 Marlins, Brett Wallace is looking strong, and the Indians have an abundance of center fielders.

February 25, 2013

Premium Article On the Beat: Aged to Perfection?

by John Perrotto

The Yankees will have a rough time beginning the season without Curtis Granderson, and a look around the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues.

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