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July 8, 2015
by Geoff Young
It's only 18 months into his tenure, but things haven't gone according to plan for Mark Kotsay
June 16, 2014
by Geoff Young
A fond farewell to Tony Gwynn.
March 21, 2014
by Geoff Young
Our second annual prospect book will be available next week.
April 30, 2013
Western Front: Walked By an Angelby Geoff Young
Angels pitchers are having an extremely difficult time locating the strike zone this year, and some of their star sluggers aren't hitting.
April 23, 2013
Western Front: The Rockies and Dodgers Have Swapped Scriptsby Geoff Young
The Rockies have gotten off to a surprisingly quick start this season, while the Dodgers have looked sluggish. Why?
April 16, 2013
Western Front: The Continuing Development of Dexter Fowlerby Geoff Young
Last year, it looked like Dexter Fowler had become more of a power hitter, but then he tailed off. Is this year's hot start proof he has honed his skills?
April 9, 2013
Western Front: Xavier Cedeno's Not-So-Excellent Adventureby Geoff Young
Xavier Cedeno recently joined a not-quite-exclusive club that no pitcher wants to be a part of.
April 2, 2013
Western Front: Lines in a Larger Songby Geoff Young
Opening Day brings new beginnings and reminders of our past that come together to play a single tune.
March 27, 2013
Western Front: The Reluctant Optimism of Springby Geoff Young
No teams are out of the running in spring training, and gaudy stats provide optimism for what the season may bring.
March 19, 2013
Western Front: Pieces of Peoriaby Geoff Young
Spring training is an excellent time to lose sleep, catch up with friends, make your broadcasting debut, and see which players have good bodies.
March 12, 2013
Western Front: Rime of the '83 Marinersby Geoff Young
It's the 30th anniversary of the 1983 Mariners. The good news: The 2013 Mariners shouldn't be as bad. We think.
March 5, 2013
Western Front: Different Ballparks, Same Problemby Geoff Young
Don't expect the Rockies and Padres to compete in the NL West with their current rotation options.
February 26, 2013
by Geoff Young
Players are supposed to arrive at spring training in the best shape of their lives, but writers sometimes need a bit longer to awake from their winter slumber.
February 19, 2013
Western Front: San Diego High School Baseball at the Turn of the Millenniumby Geoff Young
San Diego has a rich baseball tradition, and many big-league stars have roots in Southern California.
February 12, 2013
Western Front: Three Former Astrosby Geoff Young
The Astros aren't great now, but once upon a time, Jimmy Wynn, Jose Cruz, and Cesar Cedeno made them look respectable. Also, a look at what would have been written in BP Annuals of the '60s and '70s.
February 4, 2013
Western Front: They Took Their Turnby Geoff Young
Is a starting rotation in which all five pitchers make at least 30 starts the hallmark of a championship-caliber team?
January 29, 2013
by Geoff Young
Barry Bonds' career walk totals are mind-boggling, but they're even more so when you look between the numbers.
January 22, 2013
Western Front: Pacific Surflinerby Geoff Young
A trip along the coast brings to mind many ballplayers who have called SoCal home, and serves as a reminder that Anaheim is not in Los Angeles.
January 15, 2013
Western Front: Zeroes and Onesby Geoff Young
Those men who have received zero or one vote on Hall of Fame ballots get one more chance to crack an All-Star team.
January 8, 2013
Western Front: What Will Become of Neftali Feliz?by Geoff Young
What can history tell us about Neftali Feliz's potential career trajectory?
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