With a lower release point than he showed in 2008, Tim Lincecum couldn't locate his fastball whatsoever. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Behind Lincecum's Struggles On Opening Day
Prospect Report: Welington Castillo, Chicago Cubs
Welington Castillo almost certainly will be an excellent defensive catcher with enough potential in his bat to be adequate offensively. Read more »
2009 MLB Season Preview
The 2009 MLB season is finally upon us and there are no fewer than 16 teams that have a legitimate shot of making the postseason. Read more »
Prospect Report: Jeff Samardzija, Chicago Cubs
Jeff Samaardzija arrived at Wrigley Field with a lot of fanfare and money, but he must work on his secondary stuff and command to be more than a short reliever. Read more »
Be The GM Championship: David Wright Vs. Albert Pujols
In the spirit of the NCAA Tournament and Spring Training, we combined the two for our own March Madness and the finals is finally here. Read more »
2009 Blue Jays Spring Summit
The Blue Jays didn't do much this off-season, much to the dismay of their fans, who aren't too happy with general manager J.P. Ricciardi. Read more »
2009 Mariners Spring Summit
The Mariners lost 101 games last season, but the consensus is that they are at least marginally better heading into the 2009 campaign. Read more »
Be The GM Final Four: Albert Pujols Vs. Tim Lincecum
In a David versus Goliath, Tim Lincecum will attempt to get past Albert Pujols to reach the finals. Read more »
2009 MLB Season Preview
The 2009 MLB season is finally upon us and there are no fewer than 16 teams that have a legitimate shot of making the postseason. Read more »
2009 NL West Season Preview
While the D-Backs will be in the hunt again and the Giants are improved, the Dodgers should own the NL West. Read more »
2009 NL Central Season Preview
The Cubs are clearly the class of the NL Central, but St. Louis and Milwaukee will be competitive. Read more »
2009 NL East Season Preview
The Mets, Marlins, Phillies and Braves are four of the strongest teams in the NL and like their AL counterparts, the NL East will be a dogfight. Read more »
2009 AL West Season Preview
There is no team with an easier path to the playoffs each season than the Angels and despite improvements by the Rangers and A's, it will still be relatively smooth sailing. Read more »
2009 AL Central Season Preview
The White Sox and Twins will be in contention, but the Indians and AL MVP candidate Grady Sizemore will ultimately reach the postseason. Read more »
2009 AL East Season Preview
With the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays as superbly talented as they are, it is a shame that at least one of those three teams won't make the postseason. Read more »
Which Players Will Decline In 2009?
Every year we see older players start to decline, and other players who should be in their prime have a drop off in production. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Mets Cheaply Sign Sheffield
Signing Gary Sheffield is a low risk, high potential reward signing for the Mets, which will help them score runs and also keeps him from signing with the rivaled Phillies. Read more »
2009 Brewers Spring Summit
If the Brewers are going to grab the NL Wild Card for the second straight season, they'll need MVP-type numbers from Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder. Read more »
Be The GM Final Four: David Wright Vs. Evan Longoria
The Final Four is here and two of the game's best third basemen face-off in a battle to reach the final round. Read more »
Prospect Report: Andrew Cashner, Chicago Cubs
Andrew Cashner features a mid-90's fastball, a slider and a change, all of which are purportedly very good pitches, but will he become a starter or short reliever? Read more »