Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts are both 21, currently playing third base and right-handed hitters. Who would you rather build around? Read more »
Andrew Perna - Baseball Analysis
Be The GM: Manny Machado vs. Xander Bogaerts
A Look At Some Statistical Anomalies
Numbers, no matter how much they may change, are always fun to look at, especially when it comes to baseball. Here is a team-by-team look at some early season statistics. Read more »
NL West: Money Buys The Division
The Dodgers have spent enough to guarantee a division title, but the Giants, Diamondbacks, Padres and Rockies should still be competitive. Read more »
AL West: How Will The Division Be Won?
The Rangers added Shin-Soo Choo and Prince Fielder to their offense, which sagged a bit in 2013, while the Mariners made waves by spending big money on Robinson Cano. Read more »
NL Central: House Of (St. Louis) Cards
If their young pitchers don't undergo some growing pains, the Cardinals will make another playoff run in perhaps baseball's most competitive division. Read more »
AL Central: Motor City Domination
The Tigers are aiming for their fourth-straight division title, but the Royals and Indians are hot on their heels. Read more »
NL East: Can The Nationals Rebound?
The Nationals were supposed to win the division, and maybe even the World Series last season, but that didn't happen. A year later, Washington will battle with Atlanta for supremacy. Read more »
AL East: Can The Champs Be Dethroned?
The Red Sox turned a fifth place finish in 2012 into a World Series title last season. Who will win a perennially deep division with four legitimate contenders? Read more »
Grading The Deal: Orioles Give Ubaldo Jimenez $48M
Ubaldo Jimenez hasn't been consistent since 2010, but the Orioles still made a four-year commitment to the 30-year-old. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Braves Extend Freddie Freeman For $135M
The Braves have rewarded Freddie Freeman with a huge contract after his first above-average season in the Major Leagues. Read more »
Peavy Changes Sox, Finally Wins Championship
Jake Peavy signed an extension with the White Sox last Oct. 30, this Oct. 30 he won a World Series with the Red Sox. Read more »
Worst-To-First, Red Sox Sit Atop Baseball
The Cardinals pitched around David Ortiz in Game 6, but it didn't matter as the rest of Boston's bats came alive en route to a World Series title. Read more »
Rivera Honored By Selig At Fenway Park
Mariano Rivera was honored with the Commissioners Historic Achievement Award at Fenway Park on Thursday. Read more »
Cardinals Capitalize On Errors, Ride Young Pitching To Game 2 Win
The Cardinals rode three of their best young pitchers and took advantage of an error-filled seventh inning to tie up the World Series. Read more »
Drew Rewards Farrell's Confidence With Strong Defense
Stephen Drew was awful at the plate in the ALCS, but John Farrell stuck with the shortstop because of his experience on defense. Read more »
Tigers Should At Least Try To Sign Scherzer, Deal Fielder
The Tigers may have to consider trading Max Scherzer before he becomes too expensive, but perhaps moving another star makes more sense. Read more »
Previewing LCS Difference-Makers
You might expect guys like David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera and Adrian Gonzalez to deliver in clutch moments, but look out for Omar Infante, Mark Ellis and Pete Kozma as well. Read more »
Yankees In Tough Spot With Cano
The Yankees surrender to no one, but are in an unenviable position this offseason as Robinson Cano prepares to hit the open market. Read more »
Framing Rivera's Greatness Over Personal Milestones
Mariano Rivera pitched over three decades, coinciding with many of the author's major life events. Read more »
Grading The Deals: Axford, Kubel, Morse Dealt To Contenders
The Cardinals fortified their bullpen, while the Indians and Orioles bolstered their offenses after successfully claiming players off waivers. Read more »