Horsehide Chronicles

  1. Biggest Winners and Losers of MLB Week 5

    One month into the season, it is nice to be able to piece storylines together and start looking at numbers to see trends in Major League Baseball...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 16 days ago 7,897 reads 46 comments

  2. The Anatomy of a Perfect Major League Baseball Pitching Rotation

    If a pitching rotation is like a sandwich, consider this the recipe. Every sandwich has the same basic ingredients: The bread to keep things together on the ends, the meat in the middle and the cheese and mustard for a little kick on top...

    Jason Catania Written by Jason Catania about 18 days ago 9,701 reads 59 comments

  3. MLB Teams Most Likely Headed for Roster-Shredding Midseason Fire Sales

    There, in the distance, I see smoke and white flags being waved! Such is my vision of the 2013 Major League Baseball season...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 18 days ago 24,621 reads 46 comments

  4. 7 Players MLB Teams Should Sell High on Before It's Too Late

    Maximizing a player’s trade value usually involves a team waiting until the last possible moment, hoping a team with some interest gets desperate as its roster hole becomes more evident...

    Jason Martinez Written by Jason Martinez about 18 days ago 2,213 reads 2 comments

  5. Clay Buchholz vs. Jack Morris: Who Should You Believe in 'Cheating' Accusations?

    Boston Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz is the early favorite for the American League Cy Young Award. He's won each of his first six starts, racking up a major league-best 1...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 18 days ago 7,363 reads 53 comments

  6. Is Hanley Ramirez's Return Enough to Save the Los Angeles Dodgers' Offense?

    The Dodgers ' offense is so bad. [This is where you're supposed to chime in by shouting in unison, "How bad is it?"] So bad it's keeping the Marlins ' offense company...

    Jason Catania Written by Jason Catania about 19 days ago 691 reads 4 comments

  7. Exposing Early Frauds of MLB's 2013 MVP, Cy Young Races

    How do you spot fool's gold? First, find the fool—then let him lead you to his "gold." The same approach applies with regard to players whose hot starts would appear to have them in the early mix for MVP or Cy Young talk...

    Jason Catania Written by Jason Catania about 19 days ago 6,324 reads 13 comments

  8. Reassessing the Starting Pitching Market After an Early Rash of Injuries

    Throwing a baseball, which approximately 450 big-league pitchers are currently being paid to do for a living, is an unnatural motion that involves a high risk of injury...

    Jason Martinez Written by Jason Martinez about 19 days ago 32,202 reads 1 comments

  9. 5 MLB Teams Who Most Desperately Need Bullpen Help

    Major league bullpens can be unpredictable. Injuries can decimate a pitching staff. Relievers who were good one year are very bad the next for no apparent reason...

    Jason Martinez Written by Jason Martinez about 19 days ago 34,585 reads 14 comments

  10. Is Roy Oswalt the Missing Link to a Colorado Rockies Pennant Run?

    The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of a surprising 17-11 start to the 2013 season, and now they've made a "low-risk, high-reward" move that could boost their chances of contending for the long haul...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 19 days ago 3,405 reads 8 comments

  11. Is Chase Headley Pushing His Luck by Refusing in-Season Extension Talks?

    Chase Headley doesn't need the San Diego Padres ' darn money. Not right now, anyway. Even though the Padres are eager to give him their money, and lots of it...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 19 days ago 2,147 reads 7 comments

  12. Right-Handed Bats the New York Yankees Can Target to Fill Hole

    Gather 'round, everyone. It's time to reignite the hot stove and talk potential New York Yankees transactions. When the Yankees placed Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day DL with a back injury this week, Danny Knobler of CBSSports ...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 19 days ago 9,031 reads 9 comments

  13. Do MLB's Top April Home Run Sluggers Finish the Season on Top?

    As great as April was for Justin Upton , what's in store for the rest of his 2013 season? The Braves outfielder polished off an amazing first month by leading the National League—and ...

    Jason Catania Written by Jason Catania about 20 days ago 5,742 reads 5 comments

  14. April's Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2014 MLB Free-Agent Class

    There’s still another five months in the season for free agents-to-be to make a strong impression and boost their value this upcoming offseason...

    Jason Martinez Written by Jason Martinez about 20 days ago 3,480 reads 1 comments

  15. What Are the Odds Tom Ricketts Moves the Chicago Cubs out of Wrigley Field?

    Imagine, if you dare, the Chicago Cubs playing somewhere other than Wrigley Field. Team owner Tom Ricketts would have everyone believe it could happen...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 20 days ago 45,071 reads 71 comments

  16. Would Dodger-Like TV Megadeal Save the Phillies, Restore Juggernaut Status?

    The Philadelphia Phillies are a dying powerhouse, but they could soon find themselves celebrating a major victory off the field that could, in turn, make them winners on the field again...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 20 days ago 6,371 reads 18 comments

  17. Will Josh Johnson, Other Blue Jays Stars Become Trade Bait This Summer?

    After a winter remodeling that led to praise being poured and support being showered upon their new team, the Toronto Blue Jays finished April at, um, 10-17. That's last place in the AL East, 8...

    Jason Catania Written by Jason Catania about 20 days ago 3,280 reads 14 comments

  18. MLB's All-April Team, Position by Position

    The Major League Baseball season is already one month old. While there are still a lot of games to go, it is never too early to start looking at some of the numbers and performances that we are seeing...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 20 days ago 10,812 reads 115 comments

  19. How Many Teams Have Come Back from Horrible April Starts to Make the Playoffs?

    If you're a fan of the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros or Miami Marlins, I have bad news for you. Your team is very likely screwed...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 20 days ago 7,264 reads 25 comments

  20. MLB's Most Unforgettable Moments of April

    Well, that was quick. One month of the 2013 Major League Baseball season is already in the books. So what are the moments we'll remember from April? You can probably think of ...

    Jason Catania Written by Jason Catania about 21 days ago 9,530 reads 27 comments

  21. April Report Cards for MLB's Top 25 Offseason Acquisitions

    Now that we have a month of baseball in the books, it’s time to start grading the top acquisitions of the past offseason...

    Jason Martinez Written by Jason Martinez about 21 days ago 2,685 reads 10 comments

  22. An Open Letter to Bryce Harper Begging Him to Never Change

    Dear Bryce, You don't know me, but I feel like I know you well enough. Like many others, I'm a fan. Also like many others, I feel like I know you a little better now after having watched the documentary ESPN did on you...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 21 days ago 4,372 reads 10 comments

  23. Giancarlo Stanton Injury Could Be Short- and Long-Term Disaster for Marlins

    Heading into the season, the last thing the Miami Marlins needed was something bad to happen to young slugger Giancarlo Stanton . These being the Marlins, it's only natural that something bad has indeed happened to Stanton...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 21 days ago 2,700 reads 15 comments

  24. The Evolution of the Star Closer in Major League Baseball

    The story of the Major League Baseball closer is not unlike the story of man. It's an evolutionary saga. A few years back, an asteroid fell to earth. When it cracked open, humanoid apes crawled out and populated the land...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 21 days ago 8,110 reads 18 comments

  25. MLB's Biggest Winners and Losers for the Month of April

    April is both the best and worst month of the Major League Baseball season. On the one hand, baseball is in full swing and we finally have enough games to adequately judge teams and players...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 22 days ago 24,676 reads 51 comments