And we take a look at what Andrew Chafin and Ryan Tepera could bring back to Chicago.
The Padres Got Adam Frazier, and It’s Gonna Hurt Jake Cronenworth’s WAR
Moving to first base renders Jake Cronenworth less valuable by baseball’s most valuable statistic.
Taking Stock of T.J. Otzelberger’s First Roster at Iowa State
Where the Cyclones ended up after transfer season.
Today’s Best Bet: Monday, July 26th
How bad is the Phillies bullpen?
David Bote Is Back
The Cubs’ best hitter (by xwOBA) has returned.
Today’s Best Bet: Sunday, July 25th
Value on the Marlins.
What Might Zach Davies Fetch in a Trade?
If Zach Davies made his last start as a Cub yesterday, it was a good one (also: why Craig Kimbrel’s value exceeds his WAR and for the love of Ernie Banks please trade Robinson Chirinos today).
What the Trade Deadline Is, and What It Isn’t
Nobody *that* valuable gets traded at the deadline.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 23rd
The case for Tylor Megill, the case against Zach Davies.
Nelson Cruz and the Kris Bryant Market
What yesterday’s trade can tell us about the Cubs’ potential return for Kris Bryant.
The Diamondbacks Should Trade Zac Gallen
It’s a good time for Arizona to cash in on its most valuable asset.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 22nd
Charlie Morton continues to defy the spin rate narrative and we will ride Chris Flexen to our grave.
David Ross Had a Busy Night
Three decisions of note from the skipper.
Every Thought I Can Think About Texas and Oklahoma Potentially Joining the SEC
Financial realizations, Iowa State’s mortal terror, Texas A&M getting bullied, and so many more things in the latest manifestation of mankind’s urge to conquer.
Will the Angels Ever Be Good?
The Angels are, yet again, mediocre. When will this change?
Last Night Was Fun (Talking About the Cubs Here)
Flew under the radar a bit, but whoa, what a ninth.
Javy Báez Might Be Worth $200 Million
The *speculation* Báez might ask for $200M is not absurd.
The Phillies Could Buy—If They Had Any Means to Pay
The Phillies have closed the division gap enough to think about buying. They also have a terrible farm system and a payroll bonking its head on the luxury tax.