General manager Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner have fallen on their swords for the Astros’ poor season so far. Lisa chronicles how the franchise fell from the 2005 World Series to irrelevance.

Derek Carty talks about his experiences in an inactive league, how to avoid playing in one, and how to win if you do fall into one.

Video analysis of Peavy’s mechanics with a special look at how he attacks hitters.

Batted ball profiles, this time for some the most interesting pitchers in the majors this year.

How Billy Beane is remaking the A’s.