Facts & Flukes
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Apr 9 2013 11:05pm
Apr 9 2013 11:05pm
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
Apr 8 2013 11:05pm
Apr 8 2013 11:05pm
Yoenis Cespedes came through in his first big-league season. But was it a plateau or a stepping stone? Plus Jose Altuve, Casey Janssen, Stephen Drew and Alexi Ogando.
Apr 7 2013 11:06pm
Apr 7 2013 11:06pm
Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
By signing Josh Hamilton (OF, LAA) in the offseason, the Angels added another ex-MVP to their already potent lineup. Plus Jame Shields, Alex Avila, Luis Mendoza and Lyle Overbay.
Apr 2 2013 11:06pm
Apr 2 2013 11:06pm
Can Adrian Gonzalez rediscover his West Coast stroke in LA? Plus Tim Hudson, Martin Proado, Mitchell Boggs and Jean Segura.
Apr 1 2013 11:05pm
Apr 1 2013 11:05pm
Dustin Pedroia's scorching second half has us thinking a return to MVP form could be within reach, as long as he's healthy. Also, Kipnis, Wilhemsen, Kendrick.
Mar 31 2013 11:05pm
Mar 31 2013 11:05pm
Danny Espinosa has twice flirted with a 20/20 season, falling a few stolen bases short in 2011 and missing by three HRs in 2012. Can he get there in 2012? Plus Brandon McCarthy, Marco Scutaro, Ricky Nolaso and Rex Brothers.
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
While it’s crowded in the Oakland outfield, newcomer Chris Young should see regular playing time. Plus Ubaldo Jimenez, Mark Reynolds, Derek Holland and Jarrod Dyson.
Mar 26 2013 11:04pm
Mar 26 2013 11:04pm
In 2012, Carlos Beltran hit HRs like it was 2007. Was it a repeatable late-career resurgence? Plus Starlin Castro, Matt Harvey, Kurt Suzuki and J.J. Hoover.
Mar 25 2013 11:04pm
Mar 25 2013 11:04pm
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Apr 9 2013 11:05pm
Apr 9 2013 11:05pm
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
Apr 8 2013 11:05pm
Apr 8 2013 11:05pm
Yoenis Cespedes came through in his first big-league season. But was it a plateau or a stepping stone? Plus Jose Altuve, Casey Janssen, Stephen Drew and Alexi Ogando.
Apr 7 2013 11:06pm
Apr 7 2013 11:06pm
Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
By signing Josh Hamilton (OF, LAA) in the offseason, the Angels added another ex-MVP to their already potent lineup. Plus Jame Shields, Alex Avila, Luis Mendoza and Lyle Overbay.
Apr 2 2013 11:06pm
Apr 2 2013 11:06pm
Can Adrian Gonzalez rediscover his West Coast stroke in LA? Plus Tim Hudson, Martin Proado, Mitchell Boggs and Jean Segura.
Apr 1 2013 11:05pm
Apr 1 2013 11:05pm
Dustin Pedroia's scorching second half has us thinking a return to MVP form could be within reach, as long as he's healthy. Also, Kipnis, Wilhemsen, Kendrick.
Mar 31 2013 11:05pm
Mar 31 2013 11:05pm
Danny Espinosa has twice flirted with a 20/20 season, falling a few stolen bases short in 2011 and missing by three HRs in 2012. Can he get there in 2012? Plus Brandon McCarthy, Marco Scutaro, Ricky Nolaso and Rex Brothers.
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
While it’s crowded in the Oakland outfield, newcomer Chris Young should see regular playing time. Plus Ubaldo Jimenez, Mark Reynolds, Derek Holland and Jarrod Dyson.
Mar 26 2013 11:04pm
Mar 26 2013 11:04pm
In 2012, Carlos Beltran hit HRs like it was 2007. Was it a repeatable late-career resurgence? Plus Starlin Castro, Matt Harvey, Kurt Suzuki and J.J. Hoover.
Mar 25 2013 11:04pm
Mar 25 2013 11:04pm
