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June 20, 2013
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John Barten Kyle Boddy Brian Borawski James Gentile Matt Hunter Frank Jackson Chris Jaffe Brad Johnson Jason Linden Dan Lependorf Bruce Markusen Jeff Moore Greg Simons Scott Spratt Dave Studeman Shane Tourtellotte Steve Treder And here's the full roster. Now availableYou can now purchase the Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2013, with 300 pages of great content. It's also available on Amazon and Kindle. Read more about it here.
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AL West: pretty much what we thought going inJune 03, 2013They've played at least enough games this season to make some silly assumptions THT Live: Hawk Harrelson’s pearls of wisdomApril 11, 2013Five questions: Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimMarch 06, 2013After betting big before the 2012 season and subsequently going bust, the Angels have chosen to double down for 2013. AL West: a wild, wild finish?September 24, 2012Can Oakland hang on, or will Anaheim finally live up to its expectations? THT Live: THT book review: Yankee MiraclesSeptember 13, 2012AL West: look who’s coming to the divisional raceAugust 13, 2012The A's have played their way into the fight for the divisional title. AL West: heading to halfwayJuly 01, 2012The division still has two divisions. A.J. Ellis is making the most of itJune 07, 2012The Dodgers' catcher is making the most of his opportunity. AL West: Oh, the storylinesMay 21, 2012No surprise: Texas' success. Big surprise: Pujols and the Angels in a funk. THT review: Great Hitting PitchersMay 10, 2012A look at an updated SABR classic Will a non-fantasy writer win THT’s fantasy league?April 18, 2012It would be a little like when Sam Walker won Tout Wars, except Walker was a good writer. THT book review: A People’s History of BaseballApril 04, 2012A review of Mitchell Nathanson's work, which looks beyond baseball's romantic narrative. Five questions: Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimMarch 20, 2012They made the biggest splashes in the offseason. Will that help them make waves in 2012? Five questions: Colorado RockiesMarch 20, 2012They are rebuilding, reforming, and reinventing themselves. March madness is fantasy baseballMarch 07, 2012"We break into this stranger's house thinking we're gonna find him him sleeping with a woman, and it's a bunch of nerds playing fantasy baseball. - Seth Rogan, in "Knocked Up" Against replay in baseballFebruary 08, 2012An irrational, illogical, and irrepressible discourse against the expansion of instant replay in Major League Baseball AL West: offseason check-inJanuary 25, 2012Some moves and maneuvers so far as they pertain to the AL West. Strange BrewersJanuary 10, 2012A reader's submission of quirky Milwaukee players with commentary added. Offseason decisions: the rebuilding RockiesDecember 19, 2011Colorado looked to have an offseason plan, but now things are unclear. Detroit Tigers’ quirkiest pitchers since 1975December 06, 2011We looked at the lineup, now for the pitchers. Offseason decisions: the Mariners and a King’s ransomNovember 07, 2011Should the Mariners try to trade Felix Hernandez? The Detroit Tigers’ quirkiest characters since 1975October 24, 2011A fond recollection of players that didn't bring championships, but instead memories that will last forever. Postseason Tigers: Not just VerlanderSeptember 28, 2011Now they look like one of the most balanced teams in the postseason. THT Live: Quick thoughts on the Moneyball filmSeptember 21, 2011AL West: And down the stretch they comeSeptember 06, 2011The Angels will need a nice run to make the season-ending series against Texas meaningful. Historic August bashingAugust 15, 2011What players have hit the most homers in August? AL West: Hamilton and the RangersJuly 25, 2011"The tragic night is a condition of life, a condition in which the human personality is able to flower and realize itself." Historic July bashingJuly 13, 2011Who has hit the most homers in July? Historic June bashingJune 27, 2011Which players have had the best homer totals in June? AL West: room at the innJune 16, 2011"I think the American West really attracts me because it's romantic. The desert, the empty space, the drama."- Ang Lee (not Carlos Lee) THT Live: Hey Bryce Harper, the jerk store called…June 07, 2011THT Live: MLB.TV reviewJune 06, 2011Historic May bashingMay 18, 2011What players have had the best homer totals in May? AL West: Texas isn’t finding it easyMay 05, 2011"I guess you could say I went west. You know, the way of Horatio Alger, Davy Crockett, the Donner Party..." Year of the big-name injuriesApril 25, 2011Are we witnessing a historic rash of injuries to MLB's biggest stars? THT Live: Jackie Robinson DayApril 15, 2011Historic April bashingApril 11, 2011What players have had the best homer totals in April? Death to sabermetricsApril 01, 2011A modest proposal to end sabermetric analysis in baseball Five questions: Toronto Blue JaysMarch 15, 2011Short answer: I like them, even when they're not very good. THT book review: The Extra 2%March 08, 2011Jonah Keri's book on the Rays describes how a small market team tries to compete in the American League East. College bat modifications will improve the gameFebruary 21, 2011The NCAA has issued new standards for college baseball bats. Many agree this will change the game, but there's not a clear consensus on whether that change will be for the better—until now, that is. THT Live: Shaun Marcum, WHIP it goodFebruary 15, 2011Inside the rules: the NCAA “no agent” ruleFebruary 08, 2011This rule impacts the major league draft every year, as well as some top-level pitching prospects in the past few years. Inside the rules: four outs in an inning?January 24, 2011Can there be more than three outs in a half-inning? Inside the rules: coach’s interferenceJanuary 10, 2011This one appears to be a rule where umpires increasingly ignore intent. Inside the rules: the strike zoneDecember 27, 2010Challenged and changed, the zone remains the same—and umpires are the interpreters of the rule THT Live: Of Bob Feller and wartime baseballDecember 16, 2010Inside the rules: bat corkingDecember 13, 2010A simple rule about illegal bat modifications that has a colorful history. Inside the rules: fan interferenceDecember 02, 2010Memorable moments in spectator interference. Inside the rules: it’s not a dropped third strikeNovember 16, 2010Rule ends a strikeout like all other outs—with a clean catch. Inside the rules: the balkNovember 12, 2010A complicated rule to some that has often rankled players. THT Live: Inside the rules: tie goes to the runnerNovember 04, 2010Inside the rules: The infield flyOctober 22, 2010Why this ban on deception and not others? THT Live: Justin Verlander: Pitching on the edge of Cy YoungSeptember 30, 2010THT Live: Of Tyler Colvin and maple batsSeptember 20, 2010THT Live: Sharks circling SamardzijaSeptember 17, 2010THT Live: Trevor Hoffman versus Arthur RhodesSeptember 09, 2010THT Live: The good face, the halo, and projectabilitySeptember 05, 2010THT Live: The young Starlin CastroAugust 16, 2010THT Live: Delmon Young should never walkAugust 05, 2010THT Live: Adam Dunn may finally be appreciatedJuly 28, 2010 | ||||