Aroldis Chapman: Cautionary Conversion Tales
In 2012, three prominent relievers made the jump and experienced three very different outcomes. The Reds can learn something from each as they finally push Chapman into the rotation.
MLB Experts
Felix Hernadez Contract: Mileage, Not Years
Felix Hernandez has a new seven-year deal. Though any such contract entails risks, have the Mariners brought him up carefully enough to mitigate them?
Pirates gamble on upside
Players like Jerry Sands, Francisco Liriano, and Travis Snider are the kind of reclamation projects with enough upside to be worthy of the risk.
Doping allegations: What happens now?
What's next? What impact, if any, will the report have on the game of baseball and its players, specifically those linked to Biogenesis?
A-Rod done in the Bronx?
Could the lastest chapter in the A-Rod saga be his last?
Mets' Interest in Michael Bourn all for show?
The Mets have come out of nowhere to jump in the lead in the bidding for Michael Bourn, but is their interest genuine or is it just for show?
Justin Upton trade: The whole story
As the dust settles on the 2nd or 3rd largest trade of the offseason (let that simmer in your head for a moment), let's take a look back at how this whole thing happened.
White Sox Pitchers are Very Left-Handed: So What?
The White Sox are set to have a highly imbalanced pitching staff, perhaps one of the most heavily left-handed of the last 40 years. Is that a competitive advantage or disadvantage?
MLBDD Editorials: Week 1-3
Don't miss out on our awesome original content! We have longform, editorials, an interview, and some thought-provoking stuff you really shouldn't overlook. Here they all are in a nice handy list.
Mike Morse Code: The Mariners' OF/DH Logjam
The Mariners' ship is listing to port with all of the players on the left side of the defensive spectrum the team has added this offseason.
Morse/Jaso trade: 'Just brutal.'
The interwebs have spoken, and are being none too kind to the Mariners.
Jason Grilli & the Short Shelf-Life of Old Closers
Closers aren't born, they're made, and some are made late in their careers. The Pirates may have found a closer in Grilli, but they ought not hold on too hard or too long.
Only Cespedes is Safe: Seven A's Into Five Spots
Last year, Bob Melvin juggled his way to a Manager of the Year award. Can he do it again?
On Prados and Platoons
To survive the possible loss of Michael Bourn, the Braves should have a three-way with Martin Prado -- a three-way platoon, that is.
Boras Talks
"People call me all the time and say, 'Man, your players aren't signed yet.’ Well, it doesn't really matter what time dinner is when you're the steak."
5 Pitchers Who Could Hit the Trade Market Soon
You can never have enough pitching the saying goes. Here are five pitchers who could become trade bait this off-season as the market narrows.
You don't know Yuni
Say what you will about his on base percentage and questionable defensive skills, but an interview with him over the weekend revealed I really didn't know Yuniesky Betancourt all that well.
MLBDD Editorials: Week 52
If you haven't seen our original editorial content, you're seriously missing out.
Diamond Discounts: Carlos Lee
The 36-year-old slugger should give some team a decent return on their investment this offseason.
Best and Worst Off-Season Moves
This off-season has brought us plenty of drama already and there are still 44 days until pitchers and catchers make their way to Florida or Arizona. Looking over the deals, we pick some winners and losers among the signings and trades.
The legacy of Hideki Matsui
The longtime Yankees outfielder retires as one of the game's finest players and persons of the last decade.
Hanrahan trade reax
A quick roundup of fan and expert analysis from around the web.
Best Bargains: Starting pitchers
While pitching was at a premium this offseason, there were still bargains to be found including these three candidates for best overall value.
Need an outfielder? GOOD LUCK.
Last week, the ever-stealthy Angels came out of nowhere to sign Josh Hamilton to a five-year deal, ensuring that they would be removing someone from their cluttered outfield and designated hitter...
AA > GMDM. Why?
The front office of a team with one of the most frustrating pitching staffs in the game, one that hasn't made the postseason in 20 years, has sensed weakness in its division and decided to cash in...
White Sox need Pierzynski
Like many of you, I have trouble waking up in the morning. When my alarm first goes off at 5:00 am, I reach for the snooze button. The movement usually wakes up my dog, Lola, who repositions...
