Brandon Tyler Webb

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 230 lb.

Born: May 9, 1979 in Ashland, KY
High School: Ashland HS (Ashland, KY)
School: University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 8th round of the 2000 amateur draft.
Signed June 6, 2000. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 22, 2003 (Age 23)   vs. MON 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Team: Diamondbacks 2003-2009
Agents: Jonathan Maurer [*]
Final Game: April 6, 2009 (Age 29)   vs. COL 4.0 IP, 6 H, 2 SO, 2 BB, 6 ER
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• 5/20 Baseballhotcorner.com: Patrick Corbin Looks For His Seventh Win: The Arizona Diamondbacks have become known for their under-the-radar pitching staff these last few years. Whether it was Ian Kennedy’s...
• 5/19 Redbird Dugout: Garcia shut down again with shoulder issues: Jaime Garcia will be shut down once again, the Cardinals announced today as they placed Garcia on the 15-day Disabled List and...
• 5/15 Tomahawk Take: Morning Chop: Braves News 5/15:   AZ Central Pat Corbin, Arizona Diamondbacks blank the Atlanta Braves to snap 3-game skid Kirk Gibson didn’t see the need...
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• 4/28 Mets360.com: The early-season struggles of Dillon Gee: The Mets’ starting rotation has been frustrating this season. Starters Jonathon Niese and Matt Harvey have turned out consistent...
• 4/9 Baseball Jerks: Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks for April 9: This is my first MLB lineup for FanDuel so temper your expectations and use it more as reference with your other research methods....
• 4/2 Venom Strikes: D’backs’ Opening Day Observations: Here is an easy question to answer.  Isn’t it great to have baseball back?   The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their...
• 4/2 The Writer's Journey: The Ceremonial First Pitch: One of the neatest things baseball teams do is the “ceremonial first pitch,” often honoring past stars or community...

• 3/28 Up Along First: Johan Santana Out For Year With Re-Torn Anterior Capsule: Well, if there was a worst-case scenario for the Mets and Johan Santana: this is it. Sandy Alderson announced on SNY this evening...
• 3/22 The Captain's Blog: On the Down Low: Who Says Ground-Ball Pitchers Are Overrated?: (The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Over at Baseball Nation, Rob Neyer recently wondered...
• 3/19 The Baseball Haven: Is Roy Halladay Finished?: The 2012 season was one to forget for Roy Halladay, as he posted a 4.49 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP while going 11-8 in 25 starts and...

• 2/10 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 2/3/13 - 2/9/13: As we gladly welcome pitchers and catchers reporting to camp in the coming days, let's take a look back at the week that was here...
• 2/8 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Ex-Cy Young Winner Webb Retires: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
• 2/6 mlbreports.com : Brandon Webb’s career was noteworthy and a warning: Like us on Facebook here Wednesday Feb.06/2013 ESPN.com By Paul Sullivan (Lead Baseball Writer): Brandon Webb is retiring from...
• 2/5 Rays Colored Glasses: Brandon Webb’s Retirement Shows Just How Lucky Rays Have Been: On September, 27th, 2008, Brandon Webb made his final start of a 2008 season that saw him go 22-7 with a 3.30 ERA in 226.2 innings...
• 2/5 Blog Red Machine: Reds 5 at 5: Starting Rotation, Fantasy Numbers, More: For those that often “comment” on the fact the national media refuses to provide the Good Guys some much deserved...
• 2/5 Venom Strikes: Sadly, Brandon Webb Retires: The week before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training should be a happy time for all baseball fans.  Our favorite...
• 2/5 MLB Injury News: Brandon Webb announces retirement from MLB: Brandon Webb has decided to retire from baseball. His agents, Jonathan Maurer and Mike Montana of Millennium Sports, broke the...
• 2/4 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Ex-Cy Young Winner Webb Retires: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
• 2/4 MLBTradeRumors: Brandon Webb To Retire: Former National League Cy Young winner Brandon Webb is retiring from baseball, agents Jonathan Maurer and Mike Montana of Millennium...

• 1/27 Rising Apple: Mets Have Interest in Roy Oswalt? Interest in Michael Bourn Wearing Thin: Although the Mets agreed to sign Shaun Marcum to a one-year-/$4 million deal with the potential for approximately $4 million more...
• 1/21 RoxPile: The Case Against Carl Pavano For The Rockies: The Colorado Rockies are open to a myriad of mediocre options when it comes to bolstering their awful starting rotation. It is...
• 1/17 Mets360.com: Is Brandon Webb worth a flier?: With the Mets unlikely to sign closer Brian Wilson to a major league contract, the Mets are setting their sights on another reclamation...
• 1/16 Phillies Nation: Free Agent Updates: Theriot, Webb, Hairston: The Hot Stove has just about come and gone but the Phillies have been quite active in the last few days. They have added pitchers...
• 1/16 Rising Apple: The Mets Need to Stay Away From Javier Vazquez and Brandon Webb: Once the Mets agreed upon a trade to send R.A. Dickey to the Toronto Blue Jays for top catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud,...
• 1/15 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Wuertz, Webb, Wheeler: Rafael Soriano’s two-year, $28MM agreement with the Nationals dominated headlines this afternoon, but let’s not let the news...
• 1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Four more teams looking at Brandon Webb: The New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins are all 'keeping tabs' on free-agent SP Brandon...[+] Webb (Rangers).
• 1/15 RoxPile: The Rockies Make Sense For Brandon Webb: Acknowledging the risk of signing a pitcher who is coming off of multiple years missed because of injury, we know that Brandon...
• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Interested in Brandon Webb: The Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Rangers). He's moving closer to setting a date to audition...[+] for teams.
• 1/14 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Blum, Webb, Orioles, Padres: Utility infielder Geoff Blum's called it a playing career after 14 seasons in the big leagues, writes Brian McTaggart of MLB.com....
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: Rockies Have Interest In Karstens; Open To Trades: The Rockies have expressed "mild interest" in Jeff Karstens, reports Troy Renck of The Denver Post. Renck reiterates that the...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Looking at Brandon Webb: The Colorado Rockies will be among the teams that will scout former Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb's throwing session, which...[+] will occur sometime in the next couple of weeks, according to Rockies senior vice president of Major League operations Bill Geivett.
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Vazquez, Webb, Rockies, Lohse, Kubel: Here's the latest from around the league as Friday turns into Saturday... The Red Sox, Rays, Nationals, and Royals scouted...
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Interested in two pitchers: The Colorado Rockies have expressed mild interest in free-agent SPs Brandon Webb (Rangers) and Jeff Karstens (Pirates). Colorado...[+] is set to watch Webb throw in two weeks in Arizona. Webb hasn't pitched since opening day in 2009.
• 1/4 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Stanton, Ethier, Gallardo: On this date five years ago, the Royals signed Hideo Nomo to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. The...
• 1/4 MLB Injury News: Rockies Rumors: Derek Lowe, Freddy Garcia, Brandon Webb: The Colorado Rockies continue to target starting pitching this winter, and while there is nothing currently brewing on the trade...
• 1/4 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Stanton, Indians, Blue Jays, Rays: The Marlins should trade Giancarlo Stanton and the sooner they do it, the better, opines MLB.com's Hal Bodley.  The 23-year-old,...
• 1/3 MLB Injury News: Javier Vasquez vs. Brandon Webb: Yesterday I posed the question on Facebook about whether fans would be more inclined to take Roger Clemens or Brandon Webb on...
• 1/2 MLB Injury News: Brandon Webb to Throw for Several Teams This Month: Former National League Cy Young award-winner Brandon Webb is going to give it one more shot.  He has been out of baseball...
• 1/2 RoxPile: Brandon Webb, Or Another Bounceback Groundball Guy: When I look at candidates to plug the big holes in the Colorado Rockies starting rotation, I find myself asking this question...

• 12/29 The Daily Fungo: 2012 Top 10 Stories: #3 – Max Scherzer Arrives: Three years ago, the Tigers acquired Max Scherzer in a megatrade and the club envisioned him as part of a high-octane one-two...
• 12/19 Blog Red Machine: Bargain Watch: Brandon Webb: A key factor in the Reds’ success in 2012 was the signing of Ryan Ludwick, a player who was signed when his value was low,...
• 12/16 Puckett's Pond: Twins interested in Brandon Webb: According to Darren Wolfson of ESPN 1500, the Twins will be among the teams to watch right-hander Brandon Webb workout next month....
• 12/15 MLB Injury News: Twins Rumors: Minnesota Eyeing Brandon Webb, Brett Myers: The Twins will be one of the teams at Brandon Webb’s post-holidays throwing session, reports ESPN 1500, who adds that Minnesota...
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• 12/2 MLBTradeRumors: Rich Harden, Brandon Webb To Pitch In 2013: Pitchers Rich Harden and Brandon Webb both plan to return to pitching in 2013, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (Twitter...

• 11/10 MLB Injury News: Twins Rumors: Brandon McCarthy, Anibal Sanchez, Ryan Dempster: So far this offseason the Minnesota Twins have reached out to several free agent starting pitchers, including Brandon McCarthy,...
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Inquire about Brandon Webb: The Minnesota Twins have reportedly checked on free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Rangers), even though he has not pitched in the majors...[+] since 2009 due to a myriad of injuries.
• 11/9 MLBTradeRumors: Twins Rumors: McCarthy, Blanton, Dempster, Myers: Here's the latest on the Twins from Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN... So far, the Twins have reached out to free agents Brandon...

• 9/26 High Heat Stats: How Soon We Forget: Brandon Webb: Throughout the course of baseball history, there have been nearly 20,000 men who have taken the field at the professional level....
• 9/23 Mets Merized: R.A. Dickey vs. Gio Gonzalez: The Stats You Didn’t Know: R.A. Dickey.  Gio Gonzalez.  Both pitchers are gunning for the Cy Young Award.  Only one will get it (assuming we don’t...
• 9/17 High Heat Stats: Why does CC Sabathia allow so many unearned runs?: Fielding in baseball (if not fielders, necessarily) is getting better all the time. Improvements in equipment, field conditions...
• 9/4 Tomahawk Take: Kris Medlen Shines As Braves Whip Rockies:     Kris Medlen hardly labored on labor day. The Rockies however worked very hard and still didn’t get a result. For...
• 9/2 High Heat Stats: Saturday AL Summary: A quick rundown of games from today’s AL action involving the leading teams. Tigers 5, White Sox 1 – Detroit closed...

• 8/30 Tomahawk Take: Braves Road Trip Highlights Problems Ahead: The Braves returned from their 10 game road trip with a 4-6 record after losing the Padres series three games to one.   A five...
• 8/28 Rising Apple: Can R.A. Dickey Win The Cy Young Award?: A not so funny thing happened to R.A. Dickey on the way to September.  In July of this season, on Friday the 13th no less, Murphy’s...
• 8/18 MLBTradeRumors: Non-Tender Candidate: Dallas Braden: Two years and three months ago, Dallas Braden was on top of the baseball world. He had just thrown 19th perfect game in baseball...
• 8/14 WasWatching: 60+ % Quality Starts Since 2006 – Minimum 50 Starts: Here is the list, below. Not a lot of Yankees pitchers here, are there? Rk Player QS% GS From To Age G W-L% IP Tm 1 Ryan Vogelsong...
• 8/7 Baseball News Source: Cueto Headlines Top Five For NL Cy Young Award List: With only 57 days until the last day of the regular season, it is time to talk Cy Young Award.  With much of the regular season...

• 7/27 Mets360.com: HYPE files: Domingo Tapia: Where’s the hype? Domingo Tapia, SP: Like always, some of you minor league savvy readers may be familiar with Domingo Tapia....
• 7/18 Through The Fence Baseball: Carlos Zambrano and what could have been for Cubs fans: I’m quite certain that Carlos Zambrano was relieved to have pitched at home against the Nationals on Monday night. His return...
• 7/15 High Heat Stats: Belated return of Game Notes, with Saturday plus: Saturday @Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 1: The 5th straight scoreless start by Ryan Dempster matched the longest since Orel Hershiser‘s record...
• 7/8 High Heat Stats: Sunday game notes … and 3 days to catch our breath: “Who am I?” In my 9th year, and 3 years after being jettisoned by my original team, I currently have career highs...
• 7/3 Marlin Maniac: Miami Marlins: Former Marlins star pitcher Dontrelle Willis Retires: Yesterday was a sad day for Florida Marlins fans and it’s history. A huge part of the Marlins 2003 World Series Championship...

• 6/2 High Heat Stats: All shutout streaks of 3 or more since 1918: I had to separate this from the “…by decade” post, due to data limitations. Here are all individual shutout...
• 6/2 High Heat Stats: Consecutive CG shutouts by decade: By request of HHS reader Brett, here are the longest individual shutout streaks since 1918, broken down by decade. Note that streaks...

• 5/14 High Heat Stats: The Mount Rushmore of the Arizona Diamondbacks: Time for us to figure out who is on the Mount Rushmore of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Here are the top 15 batters and pitchers,...
• 5/12 Rays Colored Glasses: Is This the Way the Brandon Webb Story Ends?: Brandon Webb was a superstar. From 2003 to 2009, Brandon Webb went 87-62 with a … [visit site to read more]Is This the Way...
• 5/7 Bus League Baseball: Aces: Not just Arizona’s AAA affiliate anymore: Back in 2007, it seemed like Arizona was set up to have at least a few consecutive years of success. Although based on their run...

• 4/27 Bronx Baseball Daily: Schilling thinks Pineda will be fine after surgery: Just saying the words, ‘Michael Pineda needs shoulder surgery,’ makes me shutter because that is often the beginning...
• 4/26 It's About the Money (Stupid): A Survey of Shoulders: Michael Pineda's season-ending surgery is disappointing no matter how you slice it, but it's made even worse because he's not...
• 4/26 YankeeAnalysts.com: Examining Pineda’s prognosis: After all the hand-wringing about Michael Pineda‘s velocity this spring, and his subsequent sidelining with shoulder pain/weakness,...
• 4/4 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers: The Rangers outbid the competition for Yu Darvish in the hopes that the Japanese right-hander can help put them over the top...

• 3/16 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Notes: Feldman, Uehara, Lowe, Webb: On this date in 2000, the Rangers acquired David Segui and cash in a three-team trade. Texas sent Lee Stevens to the Expos, the...
• 3/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Brandon Webb attempting another comebackFree-agent SP Brandon Webb (Rangers) is still working out in hopes of reviving his career....[+] Free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Rangers) is still working out in hopes of reviving his career.
• 3/13 High Heat Stats: Age takes no Halladay: Over the past 4 years, Roy Halladay leads the majors with 77 wins, a 160 ERA+ (min. 500 IP), 969 IP and 27.7 bWAR. With 188 career...
• 3/13 Full Spectrum Baseball: DOs And DONTs: Texas RangersIn this edition of DO’s And DON’Ts, we will be taking a look at the AL Champion Texas Rangers....
• 3/11 Full Spectrum Baseball: Finding Keepers: New York MetsHere is a look at some Mets players who could be undervalued in 2012 and end up keeper worthy....
• 3/6 Crashburn Alley: Constructing the Unbeatable Team, Volume 2: In the summer of 2008, my younger brother killed three hours on a bus in Latvia when a friend of his posed to him what I consider...

• 2/23 MLBTradeRumors: Youngest Free Agents Remaining: Now that Spring Training is underway, few notable free agents not named Roy Oswalt remain. Some players (min. 50 PAs in 2011)...
• 2/22 Mets360.com: Is Scott Kazmir really an option for the Mets?: When Mets fans hear the name “Scott Kazmir” a lot of emotions are felt. Some get depressed, some get confused, some get carpal...
• 2/20 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: 3 Pitchers Named Brandon: Let’s profile some pitchers to see what their fantasy baseball value might be. 1. Brandon McCarthy is a right-hander for...
• 2/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Not expected to pursue Scott Kazmir or Brandon Webb: The Boston Red Sox do not appear to be interested in signing free-agent starting pitchers who are coming off of major injuries,...[+] such as Scott Kazmir (Angels) and Brandon Webb (Rangers).
• 2/19 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Soler, Gonzalez, Ibanez, Abreu, Kazmir: In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe looks at the Red Sox's shortstop position after the trade of Marco Scutaro. ...
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• 2/12 Venom Strikes: D-Backs’ Justin Upton is an MVP Waiting to Happen:   Sep. 28, 2011; Phoenix AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton (10) during the game against the Los Angeles...
• 2/6 Baseball Press: Three Up, Three Down - 2012 Starting Pitchers: Jeremy **** luck will likely run out in 2012. (Icon SMI)Baseball Press presents a returning miniseries entitled "Three Up, Three...
• 2/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Brandon Webb expected to throw in MarchFree-agent SP Brandon Webb (Rangers) is expected to throw for interested teams next month....[+] Free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Rangers) is expected to throw for interested teams next month.
• 2/5 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Lannan, Bourjos, Cespedes, Vazquez: Jason Varitek is facing a very difficult decision, and the catcher has been considering the very difficult reality of retirement,...
• 2/4 High Heat Stats: 100 wins and still with his original team: Thanks to offseason transactions, Justin Verlander is now the only active 100-game winner who is still with his original team....
• 2/2 BoSox Injection: 2 AM at the “Free Agent Bar and Brazier” Will Ben get a season-long Harden, or just a minor Sergio?:   Since Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt appear to be crossed off the Sox Supplemental Starters list, citizens of Red Sox Nation...

• 1/30 For Baseball Junkies: All-Decade Team: 2000's NL: Today, we're taking a look at our 2000's NL All-Decade team. Selecting this team will officially wrap up our All-Decade selections...
• 1/20 Bus League Baseball: All-Time MLB Draft: Round 5 (Picks 201-250): At least a year ago, maybe longer, I had an idea: wouldn’t it be cool to go through every draft pick in major league history,...
• 1/6 MLBTradeRumors: Heyman On Rizzo, Rangers, Webb, Jackson: The Cubs acquired Anthony Rizzo from the Padres today, but they weren’t the only team with interest in the first base prospect....

• 12/27 District On Deck: District on Deck’s 2012 Top 15 Nationals Prospects: #6 Alex Meyer: Image courtesy: kyforward.com Name: Alex Meyer Date of Birth: January 3, 1990 Bats/Throws: Right/Right Height: 6’9″...
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• 12/9 High Heat Stats: Baseball behemoths: rolling three-year WAR leaders (pitchers edition): Here are the pitchers with the highest total Wins Above Replacement for each 3-year period dating back to 1900. There are lots...

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• 9/22 B-R Blog: Matt Moore fans 11 Yanks in his first start: Thursday night in the Bronx, 22-year-old Matt Moore, Tampa's latest pitching phenom, struck out 11 over 5 scoreless innings...
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• 9/12 B-R Blog: Pitchers 29 Or Younger Since 1996 With 225+ IP In A Season: Since 1996, how many pitchers, age 29 or younger, have thrown 225+ innings in a season? Here is the list - Rk   Yrs From To Age...
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• 9/4 PaulLebowitz.com: Waiting (Hoping?) For The Breakdown Of Tim Lincecum: Tim Lincecum got knocked around by the Diamondbacks in the Giants’ 7-2 loss last night. The Diamondbacks’ broadcasters—I’m...
• 9/3 Baseball Musings: 21: Justin Verlander moved his record to 21-5 as the held the White Sox one run in 7 1/3 innings of work. Two pitchers won 21 games...

• 8/31 B-R Blog: Game notes – Tuesday 8/30/2011: -- Ramon Santiago pinch-ran in the 8th, stayed in the game, and won it for Detroit with a HR in the 10th, his first-ever walk-off...
• 8/30 SocraticGadfly: Will Cards trade Berkman to Rangers?: The Dallas Morning News reports that St. Louis Cardinals' OF/1B Lance Berkman is of definite interest to the Texas Rangers. Yahoo...
• 8/28 mlbreports.com : Sunday MLB Insider Report: Our Views on the Latest Baseball News:   Sunday August 28, 2011     MLB reports:  Here is our weekly look at Major League Baseball and the latest news, together...
• 8/28 B-R Blog: Short-stack recap for Saturday, 8/27: Chronicle of a Storm Foretold: Just 24 teams in action, thanks to the big blow. A few tidbits: -- Despite one of his lesser outings (2nd-lowest Game Score of...
• 8/26 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Harden, Thome, Weaver, Carroll: Links for Friday, before Jim Thome makes his return to Cleveland as the Indians host the Royals... Athletics pitcher Rich...
• 8/16 Obstructed View: Carlos Zambrano Kept On Truckin': Sometimes the lights all shinin on meCarlos Zambrano earned a cup of coffee in 2001 and then earned his spot in the 2003 rotation...
• 8/15 Mets360.com: Mets Minors: Mark Cohoon and the velocity issue: So much for Mark Cohoon. By just looking at his numbers, 21-7 with a 2.42 ERA combined and a near 4:1 SO/BB ratio in his first...
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• 8/4 obsessivegiantscompulsive: Your 2011 Giants are 62-49: Pheeling it, Beat the Phillies: The Giants came out of a tough series with the D-backs with one win out of three, with the distinct possibility of getting swept...
• 8/3 PaulLebowitz.com: The Johan Santana Charade Must End: Johan Santana is not going to pitch for the Mets this year. Not only would it make no sense whatsoever to put him in a big league...

• 7/26 B-R Blog: 5+ Seasons Since 1973 With 200+ IP and ERA+ >=120: How many pitchers, since 1973, have 5+ seasons with 200+ IP with an ERA+ of 120 or more? Here's the list - Rk   Yrs From To Age...
• 7/22 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Upton, Webb, Inge, Mariners, Reds: With nine days remaining before the trade deadline, the biggest trade chips in baseball are arguably Carlos Beltran (latest rumors)...
• 7/12 For Baseball Junkies: All-Time Diamondbacks Team: Down to the final two All-Time teams. I'm rifling through these last few - taking a look at the Diamondbacks.The D-backs have...
• 7/12 PaulLebowitz.com: Brandon Webb’s Flash Of Greatness: Brandon Webb‘s career may be over. An examination of Webb’s surgically repaired right shoulder revealed “changes”...
• 7/1 PaulLebowitz.com: Precision Strikes 7.1.2011: Reality. Unless something major happens, I’ll tone down my Billy Beane/Moneyball rhetoric and save it all up for my book....

• 6/30 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitchers Among Best Low-Risk Pickups: Bartolo Colon didn’t pitch an inning in the Major Leagues last year. Neither did Erik Bedard, or Brandon McCarthy, or Ryan...
• 6/23 B-R Blog: Cliff Lee’s consecutive shutouts and Kyle Lohse’s 0 BB, 0 K game: In last night's Phillies-Cardinals game, both starting pitchers did something pretty unusual. Cliff Lee pitched his second consecutive...
• 6/20 Through The Fence Baseball: Texas Rangers Notes: Tanner Scheppers dominates while Brandon Webb struggles, again: Alexi Ogando the hard-luck loser You can’t blame Alexi Ogando for what happened on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. He...
• 6/16 Nolan Writin': Brandon Webb’s Rehab Start Actually Favorable, Hunter Not So Much: Tuesday, Brandon Webb made a rehab start of three innings for the Texas Rangers’ Double-A affiliate, the Frisco RoughRiders....
• 6/15 Through The Fence Baseball: Texas Rangers Notes: The struggles of three and an addition of an angel: Alexi Ogando is apparently human after all, at least in the eyes of the New York Yankees. For the second time in as many starts...
• 6/11 B-R Blog: This Roy Halladay guy might be pretty good: As if we didn't know already...Roy Halladay is really good. Check out the most seasons qualified for the ERA title with an ERA+...
• 6/10 B-R Blog: Madison Bumgarner and Very Tough Losses: Madison Bumgarner was charged with his 8th loss Thursday, although he allowed just 1 run in 7 innings. It was his 4th loss this...
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb shut down during rehab: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) has been shut down from his rehab assignment because of inflammation in his rotator cuff....[+] He must be shut down for seven days before starting another rehab assignment.

• 5/31 MLB Dirt: Mariners and 92: We already talked about what is going on with 62 and some of the names that I threw out of who I thought that the Mariners might...
• 5/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb refining mechanics: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) has been working on his mechanics in extended spring training in order to add some velocity...[+] to his fastball. However, he is still only throwing 83 to 84 mph. 'I feel like I let them go and it sounds hard and I'm like, 'That's pretty good,'' Webb said. 'And I look up and it's 84. I don't know when it's going to come back or if it will. Hopefully it does.' His next rehab start could come with Triple-A Round Rock.
• 5/30 Nolan Writin': Tough Night for Rehab Starts in Frisco Webb/Borbon: Brandon Webb and Julio Borbon each took their first rehab starts in Frisco with the RoughRiders. Webb is an offseason acquisition...
• 5/30 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Reyes, Webb, Posey: Babe Ruth played his last MLB game on this date in 1935. The slugger played one inning against the Phillies and grounded out in...
• 5/28 B-R Blog: Joey Devine: No Earned Runs in Last 30.1 IP since 2008: Oakland reliever Joey Devine is back after reconstructive elbow surgery that cost him the entire 2009-10 seasons. Devine finished...
• 5/25 MLBTradeRumors: AL West Notes: Rangers' Pitching, Geren: The Mariners and Rangers already picked up wins this afternoon, but the AL West won't go a perfect 4-0 today because the Angels...
• 5/23 PaulLebowitz.com: Myth Becomes Myth In The Re-Telling: Stories tend to fluctutate. As does analysis regardless of how the stories are formulated. It’s with that in mind that the...
• 5/20 FanSided: Getting Carded in Arizona: I’m fairly confident saying that I know less about the 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks than any other MLB team.  I asked a couple...
• 5/16 A Diehard Cubs Fan Speaks Out: Cubs Finally Make A Move; Sign First Baseman, Carlos Pena!: The Winter Meetings in Orlando have been stalled by Cliff Lee, however, the Cubs have managed to find their first baseman for...
• 5/16 A Diehard Cubs Fan Speaks Out: Cubs Finally Make A Move; Sign First Baseman, Carlos Pena!: The Winter Meetings in Orlando have been stalled by Cliff Lee, however, the Cubs have managed to find their first baseman for...
• 5/10 Through The Fence Baseball: D-backs vs. Giants: Pocket aces?: Pocket aces? Is that what we’ll see in tonight’s Diamondbacks-Giants game ? We know we’ll see one ace in San...
• 5/4 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Notes: Martin, Lowe, Webb : Who knew first place could be this uncomfortable? The Rangers lead the AL West, but they're tied with the Angels, just a game...
• 5/4 Through The Fence Baseball: Could Heath Bell be the fix to the Texas Rangers’ bullpen?: The Texas Rangers are struggling, and it’s not just with the rotation — the bullpen has had its problems, as well,...
• 5/4 MLB Fantasy Recon: Daily Fantasy Baseball Notes from Matt Stroup: The part of Fausto Carmona will be played by Wandy RodriguezMatt Stroup over at Rotoworld offers a round up of last night's...
• 5/2 It's About the Money (Stupid): In Defense of the Flyball (starring 2011 NL Cy Young, Ian Kennedy): The discussion generated by Josh’s insightful post on Derek Jeter’s “groundball problem” got me thinking about a...

• 4/30 Through The Fence Baseball: Enabled List: Get the most out of your fantasy DL: Almost every fantasy format includes at least one disabled list slot as part of the roster. The DL can be handy when, for instance,...
• 4/27 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Texas Rangers: The Rangers are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series.  Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For Free...
• 4/26 B-R Blog: Jered Weaver’s win streak to start the season: Last night Jered Weaver won his 6th game in his 6th start of the season. I can't link to it because as I'm writing this our database...
• 4/25 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: While Jered Weaver can't lose, Dustin Moseley (above) can't seem to win, despite both posting great ERAs. Photo: Icon...
• 4/21 YankeeAnalysts.com: Cashman’s Offseason Additions Paying Early Dividends: Brian Cashman’s offseason was widely viewed as disappointing by Yankees fans and baseball pundits alike. The club missed...
• 4/21 Through The Fence Baseball: Diamondback diagnostics: After last night’s 5-4 win over the Reds, the Diamondbacks are one game below .500 (7-8). Now that they’re 15 games...
• 4/20 MLBTradeRumors: Undoing One Fateful Diamondbacks Trade: Former Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes made many trades that dramatically altered the team's future, but none more so than the 2007...
• 4/20 B-R Blog: Mailbag: Pitchers whose first PA of a game came before their first pitch: B-R reader Blake had an interesting question this morning: "You folks are great at acquiring information like this, so I would...
• 4/18 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Fliers - Deep League Options from FB Express: The Blogscape is beginning to look a little rocky as the experts are starting to breakaway from those commonplace preseason rankings...
• 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Notes: Martin, Webb, Lewis: Let's check out some Rangers items courtesy of MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.. The Rangers will likely wait to announce the signing...
• 4/11 MLBTradeRumors: Top Starters Unwilling To Go Year-To-Year: Baseball players, starting pitchers in particular, are a risk-averse bunch.  Given the choice between multiyear security and...
• 4/10 MLB Fantasy Recon: Injury Notes from The FB Hot Stove - Hanley Ramirez: Ramirez should only miss a few daysHanely Ramirez is listed as day to day after his collision with Bill Hall last night. ...
• 4/7 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers: The Rangers are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League Signings Adrian Beltre, 3B: five years, $80MM. ...
• 4/6 Chicken Fried Baseball: Ring of Fire: The Rangers spent $12 million this past offseason on ballpark upgrades, including new video boards, concession stand tv sets,...
• 4/4 MLBTradeRumors: Daniels On Feliz, Ogando, Young: Rangers GM Jon Daniels told Jim Bowden and Casey Stern that he expects the development of the Rangers’ young starters to have...
• 4/2 The Process Report: Zach Britton Starts on Sunday: Apparently I was premature to write off Brian Matusz’s absence as a good thing. Instead of bumping Jake Arrieta to Sunday, the...
• 4/1 YankeeAnalysts.com: Report: Pettitte, Rangers nearing one year, $16 million deal: This is probably the toughest post I’ve ever had to write in my blogging career, and it makes me sick to my stomach just...
• 4/1 Through The Fence Baseball: Final Four teams have a baseball history: Like squeezing blood from turnip, this Final-Four edition of Through the Fence Baseball takes a look at the teams playing in this...

• 3/31 MLB Fantasy Recon: 7 Opening Day Free Agent Adds: Brandon Belt gets the opening day startThe Roto Professor helps us kick off opening day right by skipping all of those sentimental...
• 3/30 Baseball Daily Digest: BDD 2011 Division Previews: AL West: Welcome to the BDD 2011 Division Previews! We are taking a different approach this season, choosing to tackle the baseball universe...
• 3/28 Chicken Fried Baseball: Treanor Out: The Rangers have traded Matt Treanor to Kansas City for cash. The probable implications are: Alexi Ogando will be the fifth...
• 3/27 Subjective Baseball: 2011 Predictions: AL West: 1. Oakland AthleticsPerhaps the most improved team from last year to this one, the A’s have scary good potential.  They...
• 3/26 B-R Blog: Is Kevin Milwood really that bad?: Kevin Milwood finally has a team after signing a minor-league deal with the Yankees. I'm surprised it took him so long to find...
• 3/25 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 Pre-Season Preview: AL West – Texas Rangers: Rangers LF Josh Hamilton Texas Rangers (2010 record: 90-72) The Texas Rangers won their first American League pennant, but eventually...
• 3/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws Friday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw 22 minutes of long toss at 200 feet Friday, March 26, and felt good, according...[+] to ESPN's Buster Olney. Webb is hoping to throw off a mound soon.
• 3/25 YankeeAnalysts.com: Giving Cashman His Credit: After the Yankees’ failure to acquire Cliff Lee and the retirement of Andy Pettitte, many Yankee fans were understandably...
• 3/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to long toss Friday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is scheduled to play long toss Friday, March 25, after taking anti-inflammatories, according...[+] to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. 'It's going to be day-to-day for a couple of days at least to see where we're at,' Webb said. 'They said it was just a little hiccup, no big deal.' Webb is not feeling much pain, just some soreness.
• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb update: Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) thinks his tightness is due to throwing more live batting...[+] practice and less long toss recently and says that his shoulder doesn’t hurt and doesn’t feel like it did when it required surgery, according to Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 'It's tough,' said Webb. 'Hopefully we'll push through it and get back on the mound again in three or four more days. . .Concern wise, I don't know. . .I'm almost over it. It is what it is. I will go day-to-day a little bit and see where we're at.'
• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to see doctor: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) could not get loose before his live batting practice session Wednesday, March 23, and...[+] will not throw, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Webb will visit with Dr. Keith Meister.
• 3/23 Philly Phanatics: MLB season preview: American League: PhillyPhanatics.com's Major League Baseball previews begin with the American League West. In 2010, the American League champion...
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to throw this week: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday, March 23, or Thursday, March 24,...[+] and will likely split his rehab outings between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock when he is ready, according to The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant.
• 3/22 B-R Blog: Mailbag: Most Expensive Starters (Per Inning, 2008-2010): B-R reader Don recently asked about the most expensive starters per inning pitched (apropos of the Yankees' infamous Carl Pavano...
• 3/18 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 MLB Pre-Season Preview: NL West – Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks (2010 record: 65-97) Notable additions: 1B Russell Branyan, LHP Zach Duke, RHP Armando Gallaraga, RHP David...
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb looks to take next step: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is hopeful of pitching in a simulated game or minor league game soon, reports T.R. Sullivan,...[+] of MLB.com. 'I'd like to have a 15-pitch inning, sit down and then throw 15 more,' Webb said Thursday, March 17. 'A game situation would be different. This is fun, throwing live batting practice.' Webb said he felt fine after throwing 62 pitches in BP Wednesday, March 16.
• 3/16 C70 At The Bat: Playing Pepper 2011: Texas Rangers: Two years ago, I started a series I called Playing Pepper, where I asked questions of bloggers of each major league team about...
• 3/14 Call to the Pen: The Road Back: Brandon Webb: Sometimes the road back from an injury can be long. It can be painful. It can test one’s mental toughness. That would apply...
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws BP Sunday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw batting practice Sunday, March 13, on the back fields, reports T.R. Sullivan, of...[+] MLB.com. Webb threw 61 pitches and continues to make significant progress.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb still has long way to go: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) was not that pleased with his first session of facing live hitters Wednesday, March 9,...[+] saying his fastball location was up a lot, according to The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Also, Webb said his arm strength is not where he wants it yet. He said he is roughly 'about four weeks' away from being ready to start in a regular season contest.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws to live hitters: Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb threw 62 pitches in his first session to live hitters at spring training...[+] Wednesday, March 9, reports Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com. Manager Ron Washington said he'll see how Webb feels Thursday, March 10, before determining when he'll throw to live hitters again.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to long toss Thursday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is scheduled to throw long toss Thursday, March 10, and then throw light Friday, March...[+] 11, followed by another live batting practice session Saturday, March 12, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws live batting practice: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw live batting practice for the first time this spring Wednesday, March 9, and...[+] his next throwing date will depend on how his arm and shoulder respond, according to Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com. 'There were some good and some not so good (pitches),' said manager Ron Washington. 'But there was some sink. It wasn't the heavy sink that we'll see.'
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to face hitters Wednesday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) said he is planning to face hitters Wednesday, March 9, after already throwing four bullpen...[+] sessions, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Webb said he had normal soreness Monday, March 7, after his 62-pitch session Sunday, March 6.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws bullpen session: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb threw 62 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, March 6, and he hopes to throw to hitters after one...[+] more bullpen session, reports Jesse Sanchez, of MLB.com. 'My arm is fine, but I was a little wild,' Webb said. He added that his velocity is probably at about 75 percent.
• 3/4 Jason's Baseball Blog: Season Preview: AL West: Time to move to my own team’s division, as I take a look at the AL West. You can also take a look at my previews of the...
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws Tuesday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw 46 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, March 1, and did not feel any pain in...[+] his arm, according to ESPNDallas.com's Jeff Caplan. 'Shoot yeah. I got no issues right now. None,' Webb said. '(Last spring) I wasn't able to get anything out of my throwing because it didn't feel good. So, I'm able to get things out of my long toss because I can stay out there and do it. I bring stuff away from the mound because I'm able to go out there and repeat stuff and throw normally.' He will continue with more long toss Wednesday, March 2, followed by another bullpen Thursday, March 3.
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to throw again Tuesday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is scheduled for another bullpen session Tuesday, March 1, reports T.R. Sullivan, of...[+] MLB.com. Webb threw off the mound Sunday, Feb. 27, for the first time in 10 days and did not have any setbacks. He had a long toss session Monday, Feb. 28.

• 2/28 Mastersball.com: Cactus League Notes (2/27): It is still a long way to Opening Day, but Brandon Webb was pretty happy with his first bullpen off a mound Sunday in Surprise,...
• 2/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb behind other pitchers in camp: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is approximately seven to 10 days behind the other pitchers in spring training camp,...[+] according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. However, he has been participating in long-toss sessions on back-to-back days with a day of rest in between. During the winter, Webb was unable to throw from a distance of more than 135 feet but he has since increased his throwing distance to 200 feet.
• 2/27 MLB Fantasy Recon: Spring Training Update / Injury Report 2/25: Be On Deck brings us Spring Training updates and most importantly, injury updates on a few key players to watch.  Adrian...
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb to throw off mound Sunday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound Sunday, Feb. 27, after throwing another long toss session...[+] Friday, Feb. 25, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Impressed with Brandon Webb Thursday: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington was impressed with what he saw from SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) during his long toss session...[+] Thursday, Feb. 24, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. 'Wow,' Washington said. 'The ball was coming out of his hand really good. The arm strength is picking up.' Webb threw 60-65 pitches off flat ground for 17 minutes.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb has light day Wednesday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) had a light day Wednesday, Feb. 23, throwing from 100 feet, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett. Webb is hoping to get back on the mound Sunday, Feb. 27, after throwing two more days of 'heavy' long toss.
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb's schedule: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will have a light day Wednesday, Feb. 23, followed by two days of heavy long toss and...[+] then another light day, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. The team will then decide if Webb should get back on a mound.
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws Tuesday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw from 200 to 205 feet Tuesday, Feb. 22, and said he had 'good life,' according to...[+] ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Webb plans to have a light day Wednesday, Feb. 23.
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws again: Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw long toss from more than 200 feet Tuesday, Feb. 22,...[+] The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports.
• 2/22 YankeeAnalysts.com: Is it possible Sergio Mitre isn’t as bad a fifth starter as everyone thinks he’ll be?: Ever since losing out on Cliff Lee, panicked Yankee fans have spent the remainder of the winter looking for alternatives to Sergio...
• 2/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb throws Monday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw long toss Monday, Feb. 21, and said he feels great, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett. 'It's just precautionary to make sure I'm not going to hurt myself,' Webb said. 'I don't think I'll be set back too far. I threw 50 or 60 pitches off a mound before I got here and felt fine.'
• 2/20 MLBTradeRumors: Players Claimed Off Waivers Twice This Offseason: Swarms of players are selected off waivers every offseason, but every so often we'll see a player get claimed more than once in...
• 2/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb will not throw off mound until arm healthy: Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will not throw off a mound until his arm is at full strength,...[+] reports Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com.
• 2/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb plays catch Sunday: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) said his arm felt fine after doing long toss Saturday, Feb. 19, and playing catch Sunday,...[+] Feb. 20, according to Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Pitching coach Mike Maddux said there is no timetable on when Webb can return to the mound and resume throwing regular bullpen sessions.
• 2/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb's schedule: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb will throw off a mound every three days this spring and will not yet pitch to live hitting, according...[+] to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. 'This is a guy that hasn't thrown for two years,' said pitching coach Mike Maddux, referring to the fact that Webb pitched four big league innings the past two seasons and had shoulder surgery in 2009. 'We don't want to put the cart before the horse with him. We're going to take our time. We have to build some strength.' Maddux said Webb's mechanics are a bit rusty at the moment.
• 2/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Will be cautious with Brandon Webb: The Texas Rangers will take things slow with SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) because they do not want him to rush back and risk another...[+] setback, reports Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com. Webb said he is expects to have a normal spring training.
• 2/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb targets rotation: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is planning on being in the starting rotation on Opening Day, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett. 'I think I'm going to be able to do what everybody else does and be a normal player,' Webb said. 'My throwing has been going great so I'm looking forward to it.' He has felt good after three recent bullpen sessions off a mound.
• 2/16 Chicken Friars: The Morning Friar – 2/16/11: Clipped from: hardballtalk.nbcsports.com (share this clip) It wasn’t too long ago that Aaron Harang was considered one of...
• 2/15 YankeeAnalysts.com: Giving the Moose another chance: I have a confession to make. During his eight-year tenure with the New York Yankees, for no apparent reason I never really warmed...
• 2/14 My Pinstripes: BD Spring Training Report: Play Ball | Baseball Digest: BD Spring Training Report: Play Ball | Baseball DigestSunshine, palm trees or cacti, the smell of freshly cut grass, beer and...
• 2/14 MLBTradeRumors: Sabathia's Competition: C.C. Sabathia said this morning that he does not intend to opt out of his contract, but stopped short of guaranteeing a return...
• 2/12 PaulLebowitz.com: Duck And Cover: Or cover and duck. One of those. Yesterday, in all my roto-innocence, I listed a few names that might help you in your fantasy...
• 2/9 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Sporting News Give A’s Top Spot: The Sporting News also had their offseason “grades” released today. They just ranked the teams as opposed to giving...
• 2/7 The Biz of Baseball: GUREWITZ: Making Sense of the Mets: Lately it seems like wherever you look, either on and off the field, the New York Mets are in trouble. (Okay, maybe not at third...
• 2/7 Baseball Press: If Pujols Isn't a Cardinal: Albert's smile will only get bigger if he gets his asking price. (AP)As the start of spring training draws closer, the window...

• 1/31 MLBTradeRumors: The Nationals' Search For Pitching: Justin Duchscherer is the latest pitcher to decline the Nationals' overtures and sign elsewhere, but he's certainly not the only...
• 1/31 Giants Nirvana: Ten Questions with Jim McLennan of AZ SnakePit: Our NL West Ten Questions series concludes with Jim McLennan of AZ SnakePit. Enjoy... 1. Who is the ace of the Diamondbacks'...
• 1/31 My Pinstripes: BD Hot Stove: Astros Tank Not Completely Empty | Baseball Digest: BD Hot Stove: Astros Tank Not Completely Empty | Baseball DigestTimes have been tough down in H-Town since the Astros reached...
• 1/27 MLBTradeRumors: AL West Notes: Moyer, Webb, Young, Angels: The Mariners, Rangers and Angels could all make moves between now and Opening Day, though the A's appear to have completed the...
• 1/27 MLBTradeRumors: Yankees Notes: Jeter, Colon, Pettitte, Girardi: The latest on the Yankees, who signed Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal yesterday... GM Brian Cashman told John Harper...
• 1/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | No restrictions for Brandon Webb: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) said Wednedsay, Jan. 26, that he doesn't expect to have any restrictions heading into...[+] Spring Training, reports The Dallas Morning News. webb is making his way back from shoulder surgery 17 months ago. 'I've made some dramatic strides,' Webb said. 'If anybody had been around me for the past month or so since I've been throwing, it's been awesome. I don't think they have to be too patient. I think I should be totally ready to go in spring training, jumping right in with the guys and just carrying on like normal spring training for myself.'
• 1/23 Call to the Pen: Batted Balls: A Quick Study: What is the best outcome of an at-bat for a pitcher? Obviously, the answer is usually going to be a strikeout. Pitchers love strikeouts,...
• 1/23 Call to the Pen: Batted Balls: A Quick Study: What is the best outcome of an at-bat for a pitcher? Obviously, the answer is usually going to be a strikeout. Pitchers love strikeouts,...
• 1/21 Call to the Pen: Batted Balls: A Quick Study: What is the best outcome of an at-bat for a pitcher? Obviously, the answer is usually going to be a strikeout. Pitchers love strikeouts,...
• 1/13 MLBTradeRumors: Few Free Agent Groundballers Remain: When MLBTR's Tim Dierkes took stock of the free agent groundballers at the outset of the 2010-11 offseason, the pickings were...
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 1/2/11 - 1/8/11: Lots of headlines made over the past week, so let's dive right into our recap of the first full week 2011 had to offer: In...
• 1/9 YankeeAnalysts.com: What happened to Ben Sheets?: During the past week and a half we've spent a lot of time discussing various pitchers connected to the Yankees. I wanted to switch...
• 1/6 Baseball Press: Why Jeff Francis Needs a Home: Jeff Francis is still worthy of a rotation spot in the big leagues. (AP) Left-handed pitcher and former National League...
• 1/5 The Biz of Baseball: A Flurry of Moves Keeps the Red Sox Active on Hall of Fame Announcement Day: Jayson Stark of ESPN tweets that the Red Sox signed Tony Pena Jr. to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training....
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Claim Max RamirezThe Red Sox claimed catcher Max Ramirez from the Rangers, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan (on Twitter). ...
• 1/3 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Boras, Everett, Francis, Webb, Olivo: Some links for Monday night as the deals for Pedro Feliciano and Brad Hawpe become official.. The players' association has...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb optimistic: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is optimistic that he will be fully healthy for the start of the 2011 regular season,...[+] according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. 'I hope to jump right in,' Webb said. 'There are no limitations at all for me. I'm carrying on like any pre-Spring Training workouts. I want to get to work with (pitching coach Mike Maddux) and throw the live bullpens and live BPs.' Webb has yet to throw off a mound and is throwing as part of his offseason routine.
• 1/3 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Notes: Beltre, Young, Pettitte: The Rangers have been busy today, finalizing deals with Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes and designating Clay Rapada and Max...
• 1/3 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Designate Ramirez & Rapada For Assignment: The Rangers designated Max Ramirez and Clay Rapada for assignment to create roster space for Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes,...
• 1/3 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers To Sign Brandon Webb: The Rangers are set to announce their one-year deal with Brandon Webb. The contract is worth $3MM plus incentives that could...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Finalize deals for two: The Texas Rangers finalized their one-year deals with SP Brandon Webb and RP Arthur Rhodes after they passed their physicals Monday,...[+] Jan. 3, according to The Associated Press' Stephen Hawkins.
• 1/2 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 12/26/10 - 1/1/11: Happy New Year to all of our readers! Let's take a look back at the past seven days here on MLBTR: The Orioles continued...
• 1/1 The Process Report: The Endowment Effect Strikes Matt Garza: A common perception about people is how they value what is theirs higher than they do items that are not. In economics, this is...

• 12/29 Baseball Press: Fantasy Prep 2011: Snake Bitten On Draft Day: With at-bats, Allen may be awakened from his sleeper status.  (Getty) As we head into next season, we'll look at middle-tier...
• 12/28 The Golden Sombrero: Around The League: Garrett Wittels charged, Webb signs, D-Lee, Ackley, Hosmer, and Jennings: The start to final week of 2010 brought the disturbing news that FIU’s Garrett Wittels had been charged with...
• 12/28 MLBTradeRumors: Unfinished Business: AL West: We've examined the unfinished business for the NL East, Central, and West; now it's time to check out the AL West. Angels:...
• 12/28 The "Mc" Effect: Early Expectations - Pirates Rotation, Part 1: I'm launching my first "look forward to 2011" series pretty early this year. This series of posts is going to take a close look...
• 12/28 Philly Phanatics: Available MLB/MiLB free agents: AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS, listed by position, ranked, and with projected 2011 contract value NATIONAL LEAGUE SIGNINGS/TRADES •...
• 12/28 PaulLebowitz.com: Ambiguity And Brandon Webb: Rangers sign Brandon Webb, but are they getting “Brandon Webb“? There’s absolutely no risk and a massive reward...
• 12/28 MLBTradeRumors: Nolan Ryan Talks Lee, Webb, Beltre, Hamilton: Rangers president Nolan Ryan appeared on Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket recently, and the Dallas Morning News transcribed key comments. Ryan...
• 12/27 My Pinstripes: BD Hot Stove: The Not So Wild West | Baseball Digest: BD Hot Stove: The Not So Wild West | Baseball DigestThe American League western division was for the taking when camps broke out...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb contract update: Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb's one-year deal will be worth $3 million plus incentives, according...[+] to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. The total value of the deal could be worth $8 to $10 million. Webb is reportedly healthy and is preparing 'normally' for Spring Training.
• 12/27 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Brandon Webb signs with the Rangers: Webb will try to revive his career with the Rangers. (AP) The Winter Meetings are over, but the MLB Hot Stove is still...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: Will Carl Pavano Land A Three-Year Deal?: The Twins and Nationals are still vying for free agent righty Carl Pavano, tweets Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.  He suggests...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Could have been mystery team for Brandon Webb: The Cincinnati Reds could have been the mystery team from the National League Central that was in on Texas Rangers SP Brandon...[+] Webb, according to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb's arm slot changed: Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) changed his arm slot after he was hit by a line drive Aug. 25, 2008, the MLB Network's...[+] Peter Gammons reports. He was 84-59 with a 3.15 ERA to that point and has gone 3-3 with a 6.36 ERA in eight games since then.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb deal for one year: The deal for SP Brandon Webb to join the Texas Rangers is for one year and is full of incentive targets, according to The Arizona...[+] Republic's Nick Piecoro. No details were offered on salary or any of the incentives.
• 12/27 The "Mc" Effect: 2012 Free Agents: As a Pirate fan, it's never too early to start looking at the future. Normally we wouldn't look the whole way past an entire season...
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: 12/19/10 - 12/26/10: People all around baseball took it easy during the holidays this week, but we here at MLBTR pumped out plenty of original content....
• 12/26 The UpperCard Network: Brandon Webb Reaches Deal With Rangers: The Rangers struck out on re-signing Cliff Lee. But they’ve reached an agreement to sign a different Cy Young winner. Brandon...
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Brandon Webb agrees: The Texas Rangers have reached agreement with free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) on a new contract, according to Ed Price...[+] of AOL Fanhouse. The length of the contract, nor the finances, have been disclosed. Further details to follow.
• 12/26 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Cubs out on Brandon Webb. Should they pursure anyone else?: Less than a week after the Cubs were reportedly one of two teams leading the chase for Brandon Webb, according to Bill Ladson...
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Reach Agreement With WebbThe Rangers and Brandon Webb have reached an agreement, pending a physical, tweets AOLFanhouse's Ed Price. ...
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Down to two teams in Brandon Webb sweepstakes: Updating previous reports, the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals are reportedly out of the running for free-agent SP Brandon...[+] Webb (Diamondbacks), according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com. The two favorites to land him are the Texas Rangers and a 'mystery team' in the NL Central.
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Manny, Soriano, CarGo, Prior, Phillies: Links for Sunday, as we start the countdown to next Christmas... The Yankees have no interest in signing Manny Ramirez,...
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Still monitoring Brandon Webb: The New York Yankees are monitoring free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), although they do not appear to be in a hurry to...[+] do anything, according to George A. King III of the New York Post. An unnamed source from an organization not pursuing Webb said he might not be able to pitch until July.
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs & Nationals Out On Brandon Webb: The Cubs and Nationals are out on Brandon Webb, reports ESPN's Jayson Stark. Stark says Webb is down to two teams now: the Rangers...
• 12/26 PaulLebowitz.com: Sunday Blizzard 12.26.2010: Bob Feller‘s principles: Admittedly, while he was alive and regularly jabbing his finger into the faces of today’s...
• 12/24 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Notes: Webb, Cueto, Votto, Podsednik: Here's the latest from the Queen City, courtesy of The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay... With Arthur Rhodes set to join...
• 12/23 MLBTradeRumors: Constructing A 25-Man Roster Of Free Agents: Once the free agent pool starts shrinking, it's always fun to start imagining teams composed only of unsigned players. For the...
• 12/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Not interested in Freddy Garcia, Brandon Webb: The New York Yankees are not interested in free-agent SPs Freddy Garcia (White Sox) or Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according...[+] to ESPNNewYork.com's Wallace Matthews. Webb's fastball was reportedly clocked at between 79 and 81 mph in instructional league in September.
• 12/22 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumors: Yankees Have Interest in Jeff Francis: Via Jerry Crasnick of ESPN: LHP Jeff Francis has gotten calls from several clubs. Mets, Nationals, Pirates, Rangers and...
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Not interested in Brandon Webb: The New York Yankees are not believed to be interested in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's...[+] Bryan Hoch.
• 12/22 D'Backs Venom: Diamondbacks Off-Season Recap: Starting Pitching: After a 65-97 record and a last place NL West finish in 2010, new Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers has made several move...
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Not involved on Brandon Webb: The Cincinnati Reds haven't had any conversations about free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) recently, The Cincinnati Enquirer's...[+] John Fay reports.
• 12/22 A Diehard Cubs Fan Speaks Out: Cubs Finally Make A Move; Sign First Baseman, Carlos Pena!: The Winter Meetings in Orlando have been stalled by Cliff Lee, however, the Cubs have managed to find their first baseman for...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: Brandon Webb Rumors: Wednesday: Yesterday we learned that the Rangers and Nationals are still showing strong interest in Brandon Webb, the Cubs' pursuit has slowed,...
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Not involved in Brandon Webb talks: The Milwaukee Brewers aren't the mystery team involved in discussions for free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), general manager...[+] Doug Melvin told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Comfortable with Brandon Webb's shoulder: Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister did a cleanup of free-agent SP Brandon Webb's (Diamondbacks)...[+] right shoulder in Aug. 2009, and one club official recently said that Meister's familiarity with Webb's medical history has contributed to the team's comfort level with him, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Maintain interest in Brandon Webb: The Washington Nationals have maintained interest in free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), even after signing SP Chien-Ming...[+] Wang, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports.
• 12/21 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Which Team Will Sign Brandon Webb: Brandon Webb is drawing serious interest from the Rangers and Nationals and the Cubs are in the mix, too. Best of all, there's...
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Intensifying talks with Brandon Webb: Updating a previous report, the Texas Rangers are planning to speak with free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) on the phone...[+] Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson. Webb is reportedly seeking a one-year deal and is interested in playing for the team.
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Not in on Brandon Webb: The Chicago Cubs reportedly are no longer in on the pursuit of free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to ESPN.com's...[+] Jerry Crasnick. The Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals are the favorites to sign Webb. Dr. Keith Meister, the Rangers' physician, has developed a 'comfort level' with Webb, which may lead to Texas winning the bid for his services.
• 12/21 MLBTradeRumors: Mets Waiting For Pitching Prices To Drop: The Mets are waiting for the asking prices of low-risk, high-reward starting pitchers to drop, reports Andy Martino of the New...
• 12/21 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers, Others Still In Play For Webb: 8:54am: Webb is not in Texas and "other clubs are very much in play," a source tells MLBTR.  Sullivan now has an update saying...
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Haven't met with Brandon Webb: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said he hasn't met with free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan...[+] reports. There were reports circulating that the two sides could be close to a deal and were meeting in Texas Tuesday, Dec. 21.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Could sign Brandon Webb: The Texas Rangers are considering signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. The...[+] Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals are also interested.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Not a match for Brandon Webb?: The Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers appear to have jumped ahead of the Washington Nationals in the running for free-agent SP Brandon...[+] Webb (Diamondbacks), but the Cubs might not be a good fit, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. The Cubs have checked Webb's medical records, but he would likely have to accept a discounted deal with incentives.
• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs, Rangers Ahead Of Nats For Brandon Webb: The Cubs and Rangers have jumped ahead of the Nationals in the Brandon Webb sweepstakes, tweets MLB.com's Bill Ladson.  Webb...
• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Yankees, Mets, Others Considering Freddy Garcia: The Yankees, Mets, and others have asked for medicals on free agent starter Freddy Garcia, tweets SI's Jon Heyman.  Mark Feinsand...
• 12/19 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 12/12/10 - 12/19/10: It's been a busy seven days since last Sunday. Let's look back at the top stories from last week: Doubters of a Cliff Lee...
• 12/17 MLBTradeRumors: Webb Likely To Decide On Team Soon: Brandon Webb is likely to decide on his next team soon, according to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse. Multiple teams are in the running...
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Brandon Webb deal coming soon: There are multiple teams in the running for free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) with a deal likely coming in the next couple...[+] of days, AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports.
• 12/16 Baseball Reality Tour: Need Starters? Who's Left?: The subtitle of this post could be "Who's left?! Who?? That's It?! Uh-Oh."  The baseball hot stove is winding down as most...
• 12/16 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Cubs sign Kerry Wood to one year $1.5 million contract: Finally, Jim Hendry has signed a decent free agent without overspending.  Today it was announced that the Cubs have agreed...
• 12/16 MLBTradeRumors: Yankees Rumors: Soriano, Rivera, Garcia: We found out lots about the Bronx Bombers' search for pitching yesterday: it seems likely that Andy Pettitte will return to...
• 12/15 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumors: Yankees Considering Injury Risk Starters: Via Joel Sherman of the NY Post: But I do know one scenario the Yankees are considering is to try to pluck...
• 12/15 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Could the Yankees pursue Carlos Zambrano?: With the Philadelphia Phillies sneaking in at the last minute to steal Cliff Lee away from the New York Yankees (as well as the...
• 12/15 MLBTradeRumors: Yankees Rumors: Webb, Zambrano, Felix: The latest on the Yankees' search for pitching: Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Yankees will be a deeper, less...
• 12/15 It's About the Money (Stupid): The one that got away returns: Prior to the Yankees: Way back in 1998, the Yankees selected Mark Prior with the 43th pick in the amateur draft. Prior never signed, went to USC...
• 12/14 NY Baseball Digest: Is It Good Yanks Missed Out on Cliff Lee?: In short: No. Cliff Lee is a stud. A rock solid ace who makes batters look foolish and guarantees his team that they have a chance...
• 12/14 MLBTradeRumors: Cliff Lee Signing: The Fallout: Cliff Lee's unexpected five-year, $120MM deal with the Phillies has repercussions for several teams.  Rangers Lee's agent...
• 12/14 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Interested In Chien-Ming Wang: The Rangers expressed interest in free agent righty Chien-Ming Wang, tweets ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  He says "they've discussed...
• 12/14 NY Baseball Digest: Yanks Plan B Options: We haven’t fully digested Cliff Lee signing with the Phillies, but it’s time to start talking about Plan B for the Yankees....
• 12/14 Baseball Reality Tour: Readings, Thoughts, and Deviations: It's been a bit too quiet around these part the past few days, but we've struggled to find a compelling narrative.  Without...
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Brandon Webb interested: Free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) 'remains excited' about the possibility of signing with the Washington Nationals, according...[+] to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Webb would likely receive an incentive-laden contract from the Nationals.
• 12/12 MLBTradeRumors: National News: Lee, LaRoche, Pavano, Webb: Let's round up the latest from the nation's capital, courtesy of MLB.com's Bill Ladson... The Nats have expressed interest...
• 12/10 MLBTradeRumors: Day In Review: 12/9/10: Compared to the rest of the week, today has been relatively quiet, but there was still a steady flow of news and rumors. Here's...
• 12/9 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Remain Focused On Webb: Free agent righty Brandon Webb remains the Cubs' No. 1 target, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune.  The Cubs met...
• 12/8 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Rumors: Rhodes, Votto, Webb: The Reds signed Miguel Cairo to a two-year deal today. Here are the rest of the rumors from the Winter Meetings: The Reds...
• 12/8 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Notes: Winn, Webb, Wang, LaRoche: Washington may or may not be in on Cliff Lee. Here's what we do know about the Nationals: The Nationals may show interest...
• 12/8 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Cubs sign Carlos Pena to 1 year, $10 million deal: After endless speculation, the Cubs finally landed their 2011 first baseman late last night, signing Carlos Pena to a 1-year,...
• 12/8 NY Baseball Digest: Rumor Mill: Lee, Crawford, Pettitte, Wood: I talked to one of your Yankee sources in Tampa asking him to update us on some of the rumblings regarding Cliff Lee, Carl Crawford,...
• 12/8 MLBTradeRumors: Day In Review: 12/7/10: Another day of the Winter Meetings is officially in the books. Here's everything that's happened since yesterday's Day In Review...
• 12/8 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Winter Meetings rumors: Cubs step up pursuit of first baseman: After a relatively quiet first day of the Winter Meetings for the Cubs and GM Jim Hendry, things picked up today as Hendry stepped...
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Brewers Rumors: Weeks, Capuano, Francis, Webb: The Brewers have had some trade discussions about Prince Fielder, and inquired on Matt Garza. Here are the rest of the details...
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Shoot down Prince Fielder rumor: The Los Angeles Dodgers shot down a rumor that they were considering trading 1B James Loney and RP Jonathan Broxton to the Milwaukee...[+] Brewers for 1B Prince Fielder, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick and Adam McCalvy.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Not interested in Jason Bartlett: St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said that the team is not interested in trading for Tampa Bay Rays SS Jason...[+] Bartlett, according to MLB.com's Matthew Leach. The team is happy with IF Ryan Theriot, whom they recently acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Runners-up in Adrian Gonzalez derby: The Chicago White Sox lost out to the Boston Red Sox in trying to acquire 1B Adrian Gonzalez, and reportedly offered the San Diego...[+] Padres 2B Gordon Beckham and prospects, but were turned down, according to MLB.com.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jason Bartlett headed to Baltimore?: The Baltimore Orioles could trade for Tampa Bay Rays SS Jason Bartlett by the end of the day Tuesday, Dec. 7, according to MLB.com's...[+] Bill Chastain. The Orioles would send OF Nolan Reimold to the Rays.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Nothing imminent with Paul Konerko: The Chicago White Sox are not close to re-signing 1B Paul Konerko and talks remain ongoing during the winter meetings this week,...[+] according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Bryce Harper to play in Spring Training: Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper will receive some at-bats in Spring Training next year, according to The Associated Press....[+] Harper hit .343 with six extra-base hits in nine games in the Arizona Fall League. He is expected to start the 2011 season in Class A ball.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Agree on deal with Vicente Padilla: The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $2 million deal to re-sign P Vicente Padilla Tuesday, Dec. 7, according to ESPNLosAngeles.com's...[+] Tony Jackson. The deal is still pending a physical. Padilla will likely pitch out of the bullpen but could also serve as a swingman in the rotation. He could also be a candidate to fill the closer role if RP Jonathan Broxton continues to struggle early next year. Padilla's contract also includes incentives.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Meeting with Brandon Webb: The Chicago Cubs are meeting with the representatives for free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) Tuesday, Dec. 7, according...[+] to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Adam Lind to be DH?: Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell indicated that OF Adam Lind might be more comfortable as the team's designated hitter next...[+] year instead of at first base, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Make offer to Carlos Gonzalez: The Colorado Rockies made an informal contact extension offer in the seven-to-ten year range to OF Carlos Gonzalez Monday, Dec....[+] 6, according to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Interested in Bill HallThe New York Yankees are reportedly interested in free-agent 3B Bill Hall (Red Sox), according to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens....[+] The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in free-agent 3B Bill Hall (Red Sox), according to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Hesitant on Brandon Webb: The New York Mets are hesitant to sign free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) because of health issues with his shoulder, according...[+] to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Derek Jeter deal finalized: The New York Yankees finalized their three-year, $51 million deal with SS Derek Jeter Tuesday, Dec. 7, according to MLB.com's...[+] Bryan Hoch. The deal includes a player option for up to $8 million for the 2014 season. There is a $3 million buyout for the option.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Meet with Kerry Wood: The New York Yankees met with free-agent RP Kerry Wood (Yankees) Monday, Dec. 6, and are interested in bringing him back, according...[+] to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. 'If he does (get closing offers), obviously he won't pitch here, because I won't compete with closer money,' general manager Brian Cashman said. The team could also wind up re-signing Ps Dustin Moseley and Alfredo Aceves.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Unlikely to trade for Zack Greinke: The Texas Rangers are unlikely to pull off a trade for Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke because of what the Royals are asking...[+] for, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. The Royals like Ps Derek Holland, Tanner Scheppers, Martin Perez and OF Engel Beltre.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Not interested in Manny RamirezThe Texas Rangers are not showing interest in free-agent DH Manny Ramirez (White Sox), according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan....[+] The Texas Rangers are not showing interest in free-agent DH Manny Ramirez (White Sox), according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bronson Arroyo deferring money: Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo's new contract defers an undisclosed amount of money in 2011, The Cincinnati Enquirer's John...[+] Fay reports.
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Brandon Webb Rumors: Tuesday: Things are heating up for free agent starter Brandon Webb.  The latest: The Rangers met last night with Webb's agent Jonathan...
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Met with Brandon WebbThe Texas Rangers met with free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) Monday, Dec. 6, AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports....[+] The Texas Rangers met with free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) Monday, Dec. 6, AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports.
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Washington's Day Two Agenda: If the Nationals' signing of Jayson Werth to a seven-year deal wasn't enough to show you they're going to be seriously active,...
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Day In Review: 12/6/10: The Winter Meetings kicked off yesterday, and if you didn't have time to keep up with everything, that's understandable. Here's...
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals, Rangers Interested In Jeff Francis: The Nationals and Rangers have checked in on Jeff Francis, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (Twitter link). Previous...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Little interest in Brandon Webb: The Texas Rangers have little interest in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard...[+] Durrett.
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: Mets Notes: Beltran, Francis, Jerry Hairston: A few Mets notes... "There is definitely big interest out there" for Carlos Beltran, tweets Newsday's David Lennon.  Lennon...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Positive reports on Brandon Webb: Dr. Keith Meister, who performed free-agent SP Brandon Webb's (shoulder) surgery, gave Webb a positive report heading into next...[+] season, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. The Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers are in the mix for Webb.
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: Brandon Webb Rumors: Monday: Given the guarantees required to sign Cliff Lee or Carl Pavano, Brandon Webb must appeal to many teams even after missing almost...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Interest in Brandon Webb fizzles: The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't been in touch with free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) since Nov. 22, and their interest...[+] has appeared to have gone cold, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports.
• 12/6 PaulLebowitz.com: Reasonable Doubts In The Eye Of The Beholder: The trial of Jayson Werth: If Jayson Werth stands at the podium during his introductory press conference as the new and...
• 12/5 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 11/28/10 - 12/4/10: It's time to take a look back at the week that was.. After months and months of speculation, the Red Sox and Padres agreed...
• 12/5 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Rivera, Pirates, Beltre, A's: Links for Sunday, with winter meetings right around the corner.... Mariano Rivera hinted that he may retire when his two-year...
• 12/4 Baseball Reality Tour: Stock Rising: Aaron Harang: In our Top 100 Free Agents post last month, we included a picture of Aaron Harang; the caption said he'd be outstanding or terrible. Breaking...
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Stepping up efforts for Brandon Webb: The Washington Nationals are stepping up their efforts to sign free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to ESPN.com's...[+] Jerry Crasnick.
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Stepping up efforts for Brandon Webb: The Chicago Cubs are stepping up their efforts to sign free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to ESPN.com's Jerry...[+] Crasnick.
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs, Nationals, Step Up Pursuit Of Webb: The Cubs and Nationals are stepping up their pursuit of Brandon Webb, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (on Twitter). A...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Votto, Jenks, Lee, Padres: On this date two years ago, the Red Sox signed then-reigning AL MVP Dustin Pedroia to a six-year contract worth $40.5MM. The...
• 12/1 Baseball Press: Forget Me Not - Injured Fielders: We all know what happen just moments later with Morales. (Getty) Fantasy baseball owners usually suffer from a short-term...

• 11/30 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Hot Stove News: Carlos Pena, Brandon Webb and Jesse Crain on Front Burner: Things are heating up for the Chicago Cubs in the Hot Stove League.  John Paul Morosi of Fox Sports reports that the...
• 11/30 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Jeter, Berkman, A's, Upton, Webb: Exactly ten years ago, the Orix Blue Wave lost a 27-year-old outfielder to the Seattle Mariners. A decade later, Ichiro Suzuki...
• 11/30 Raise the Jolly Roger: De La Rosa gone…now what?: Jorge de la Rosa – supposedly the Pirates’ top free agent target this offseason - is now off the market after re-signing...
• 11/29 Baseball Press: Forget Me Not - Injured Pitchers: After missing all of 2010 with an injury, is Joe Nathan still an elite closer? (Getty) Fantasy baseball owners usually suffer...
• 11/29 COSFBA: Enough Already, Yankees!: Just to be clear, COSFBA is a fantasy baseball blog dedicated to news about all players from all teams all the time. Except now....
• 11/29 Baseball Reality Tour: Quick Hot Stove Thoughts: The baseball Free Agent spending economy looks healthy again with the Tigers recent signings and this ludicrous 3 year / 21 million...
• 11/29 MLBTradeRumors: Who's Looking For Starting Pitching?: We're a week from the Winter Meetings, and starting pitchers Jon Garland, Hiroki Kuroda, Ted Lilly, Javier Vazquez, and Jake Westbrook...
• 11/29 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Why are the Cubs pursuing starting pitchers?: Despite already having 5 starters on the roster that made 20 or more starts last year, Jim Hendry remains intent on adding another...
• 11/29 PaulLebowitz.com: The JeterCa$h Monster: Hard lines: The multiple entendre in the title was intentional. It's hard for crafted creatures fulfill their objective....
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Interest in Brandon Webb: Contrary to a published report, free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) is drawing attention from the Colorado Rockies, according...[+] to The Denver Post's Troy Renck. Previous reports indicated the Rockies had little or no interest.
• 11/29 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 11/21/10 - 11/28/10: Time to review the week that was, with the Winter Meetings just less than eight days away... The first big name free agent...
• 11/28 MLBTradeRumors: Rockies Interested In Brandon Webb: Let's add the Rockies to the ever-growing number of teams interested in free agent right-hander Brandon Webb. Troy Renck of The...
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Interested in Brandon Webb?: The Chicago Cubs have reportedly expressed interest in free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to Ed Price of AOL...[+] FanHouse.
• 11/28 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals To Talk With Webb At Winter Meetings: A source tells MLB.com's Bill Ladson that the Nationals are still "strong candidates" to land Brandon Webb this offseason, though...
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Remain interested in Brandon Webb: The Washington Nationals are reportedly strong candidates to sign free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), but talks between...[+] both sides are not expected to heat up until next month's winter meetings, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
• 11/28 MLBTradeRumors: Marlins Closing In On Javier Vazquez: The Marlins and Javier Vazquez are close to agreeing to terms on a contract, a baseball source tells MLB.com's Bill Ladson. On...
• 11/27 MLBTradeRumors: Renck On Rockies' Pitching Targets: Jon Garland, Hiroki Kuroda and Jake Westbrook were three of the top names on Colorado's wish list of free agent starters, but...
• 11/27 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Looking At Several Veteran Starters: The Cubs have five starters tentatively pencilled into their 2011 rotation, but given the number of question marks on that staff,...
• 11/26 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Webb, Bedard, Ellsbury, Konerko: Links for Friday, as the Yankees and Derek Jeter continue negotiating ... Brandon Webb, Erik Bedard, Jeff Francis, Chris...
• 11/21 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 11/14/10 - 11/21/10: The hot stove jumped into another gear this past week, with several trades and free agent signings going down. Let's recap...  Last...
• 11/21 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: 11/14/10 - 11/21/10: The hot stove finally started to heat up this week, no doubt thanks to the GM Meetings. Here's a look at MLBTR's original content...
• 11/19 B-R Blog: WAR Leader and Cy Young Winner in the Same Season: As Andy noted yesterday, King Felix won the AL Cy Young after also leading the AL in Wins Above Replacement. I was wondering how...
• 11/17 Raise the Jolly Roger: News and notes: Sorry for the lack of posts lately – I’ve been really busy since the Hurdle hire. Most of the quotes and things that...
• 11/17 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Meet With De La Rosa's Agent: The Nationals met today with Jorge de la Rosa's agent Bobby Barad, tweets ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  Barad told SI's Jon Heyman...
• 11/17 Blog Red Machine: Would You Give Brandon Webb a Deal?: Well, would you be willing to take the risk? Seems that ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick thinks the Reds could consider landing the...
• 11/17 MLBTradeRumors: "Six Or Eight" Teams Have Spoken To Pavano: "Six or eight" teams have had preliminary discussions with Carl Pavano's representatives according to Adam Kilgore of The Washington...
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Looking at Brandon Webb: The Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed interest in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's Lyle...[+] Spencer.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Looking at Brandon Webb: The Minnesota Twins have expressed interest in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's Lyle...[+] Spencer.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Looking at Brandon Webb: The Texas Rangers have expressed interest in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's Lyle Spencer....[+]
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Could look at Brandon Webb: The Cincinnati Reds could become interested in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's Lyle...[+] Spencer.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Could look at Brandon Webb: The St. Louis Cardinals could become interested in signing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks), according to MLB.com's Lyle...[+] Spencer.
• 11/17 MLBTradeRumors: At Least Four Teams After Brandon Webb: The Dodgers, Pirates, Twins, and Rangers are interested in free agent righty Brandon Webb, tweets ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  He...
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Interest in Brandon Webb: Free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) is attracting attention from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Denver Post's...[+] Troy E. Renck.
• 11/11 Raise the Jolly Roger: Fun with free agents: It’s that time of the year…we get to wildly speculate about various players who the Pirates are supposedly “showing...
• 11/10 MLBTradeRumors: Dodgers Eyeing Brandon Webb: The Nationals and Dodgers have some interest in free agent right-hander Brandon Webb, tweets Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post. ...
• 11/6 MLBTradeRumors: MacPhail Discusses Orioles' Offseason Goals: We heard a few Orioles-related tidbits earlier today, and now MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli provides another handful. Ghiroli discussed...
• 11/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Haven't expressed interest in Brandon Webb: The Colorado Rockies have not yet expressed interest in free-agent SP Brandon Webb, according to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post....[+]
• 11/5 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Gonzalez, Hairston, Pena, Magglio: Some links to check out on the 11th anniversary of the Indians signing Danys Baez to the largest amateur signing bonus in team...
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | To pursue Brandon Webb: The Washington Nationals are planning on pursuing free-agent SP Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) this offseason, according to The Washington...[+] Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 11/5 MLBTradeRumors: Reasons Young Starters Are Not Extended: Not all good young starting pitchers are locked up through their arbitration years - Carlos Zambrano, A.J. Burnett, Dontrelle...
• 11/4 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Giants, Gregg, Pujols, Webb, Mets: Links for tonight as we remember Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, who passed away today at the age of 76.  MLB.com's Marty...
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Haven't completely closed door on Brandon Webb: Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said the team hasn't completely closed the door on SP Brandon Webb returning,...[+] The Associated Press reports.
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb wants to return: The agent for Brandon Webb said he would still like to re-sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason, according to The...[+] Associated Press. However, Jonathan Maurer said that teams are already contacting Webb and have shown interest. General manager Kevin Towers is not closing the book on bringing Webb back. 'Although we have not entirely closed the door on Brandon returning to the D-backs next season, I understand the process he and his agent are going through at this time as a free agent,' Towers said. 'We wish him continued success as he goes through this process.'
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | No plans to talk with Brandon Webb: The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't discussed a new deal with free-agent SP Brandon Webb and the team does not plan to initiate talks...[+] with him, according to Jack Magruder, of FOXSportsArizona.com.
• 11/2 MLBTradeRumors: D'Backs Unlikely To Bring Webb Back In 2011: The Diamondbacks haven't discussed a new deal with free agent right-hander Brandon Webb and the team does not plan to initiate...
• 11/2 Pittsburgh Lumber Co: Should the Pirates start spending this offseason? – Part Two: In August, I considered whether the Pirates starting lineup could be significantly improved through free agency this upcoming...
• 11/1 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Market For Right-handed Starters: The free agent market for right-handed starters features an array of mediocrity.  Let's break it down. The Best Available Five...

• 10/31 Bronx Baseball Daily: 10 Starters the Yankees Can Sign if They Fail to Get Cliff Lee: We’ve already taken a look at left handed relief possibilities that the Yankees could sign this offseason. It is possible...
• 10/22 PaulLebowitz.com: Flames: "Are you saying 'boo'? Or 'Boo-urns'"? The above quote----from The Simpsons when it was still funny----is attributed to Mr....
• 10/19 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Sign Mike Rizzo To Five-Year Extension: The Nationals signed GM Mike Rizzo to a five-year extension and promoted him to executive vice president of baseball operations...
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | More on Brandon Webb: Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will take the next few months off and will begin throwing...[+] in January, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports. Webb, who is an impending free agent, will likely need to audition for teams before spring training.
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws Thursday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw two innings during an instruction league game Thursday, Oct. 7, and it could...[+] be his last action as a member of the team, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Webb allowed two runs and three hits while striking out one. His fastball was in the low-80s and topped out in the mid-80s. 'I think we have to look at the pool of players that are out there,' general manager Kevin Towers said. 'As we approach the free-agency season, we'll have to weigh him against the people that will be available in the next month or so.'
• 10/7 MLBTradeRumors: Diamondbacks Notes: Johnson, Parker, Webb: Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall told fans in an MLB.com chat today that cutting down on strikeouts next year is essential...
• 10/6 B-R Blog: More Random Division Series Notes: Tacking on to Andy's playoff thoughts from earlier today... Familiarity Breeds Contempt The 2010 Yankees-Twins ALDS represents...
• 10/4 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Groundballers: One trait any GM looks for in a starting pitcher is a strong groundball rate.  According to FanGraphs, the free agent leaders...
• 10/2 The UpperCard Network: Webb Could Be In Play For Nationals: The Nationals are sending scouts to watch Brandon Webb pitch in two instructional league games on Saturday and Thursday writes...
• 10/1 MLBTradeRumors: Mutual Interest Between Webb, Nationals?: The Nationals are sending scouts to watch Brandon Webb pitch in instructional league games over the next week, reports Bill Ladson...

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | More on Brandon Webb: Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) felt good during his scoreless outing in the instructional...[+] league Wednesday, Sept. 29, in which his fastball was clocked between 78 and 82 mph, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. However, scouts said Webb's fastball had the same good sink to it. 'I threw strikes, which was the most important thing. I felt I was maybe guiding the ball so not to walk or hit anyone, and I think that took from my (velocity). I think next time I will be more comfortable and let it go. It will come.' He is expected to pitch again Saturday, Oct. 2.
• 9/29 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Angels, Tamura, Matsui, Helton: Links for Wednesday, before the Giants ask Tim Lincecum to help extend their NL West lead... The Angels let scouting director...
• 9/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws Wednesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning in the team's instructional league Wednesday, Sept. 29,...[+] his first game situation since Opening Day of the 2009 season, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Webb was reportedly throwing 81 mph.
• 9/27 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Papelbon, Yankees, Pujols, Webb: Links for Monday, as Roy Halladay attempts to lead the Phillies to another division title... Jim Donaldson of the Providence...
• 9/26 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Saito, Webb, Payton, Cubs: Links for Sunday as Phil Hughes gets ready to take the mound against Boston tonight.. Reliever Takashi Saito's career could...
• 9/25 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Pena, Mets, Lopez, Martinez, Bonderman: Some links to check out as the Rangers try to clinch their first division title since 1999... Carlos Pena doesn't...
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws Tuesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw roughly 15 pitches Tuesday, Sept. 21, and is planning to face hitters Wednesday,...[+] Sept. 22, according to MLB.com's Andrew Pentis. Webb is still hoping he can make a relief outing for the team before the end of the year.
• 9/21 Jason's Baseball Blog: Original Draft Series: #2 – Arizona Diamondbacks: For those that missed the guidelines I am using for this series of posts, you can find them here. Team #2: Arizona Diamondbacks...
• 9/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb could throw Tuesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) suffered no apparent setbacks during an 82-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Sept....[+] 18, according to The Associated Press. Manager Kirk Gibson said if things continue to go well, Webb could throw lightly Tuesday, Sept. 21, and face hitters Wednesday, Sept. 22.
• 9/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb to throw bullpen session Saturday: Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 18, according...[+] to The Associated Press.
• 9/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb could pitch in instructional league: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will throw at least a couple more side sessions and could face hitters in an instructional...[+] league if everything goes well, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. 'We'll do (a side session) tomorrow and then hopefully we can take a couple of days off and then do another one. Then we can talk about him going down to pitch in instructional ball,' pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. said.
• 9/13 MLBTradeRumors: Teams With Potential Interest In Upside Starters: It's easy to be tempted by talented pitchers like Ben Sheets, Rich Harden, Chien-Ming Wang and Brad Penny. Those starters...
• 9/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws Wednesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw what he called a 'glorified bullpen' Wednesday, Sept. 8, and felt better...[+] than he has all year, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. 'It ended up being really good,' Webb told reporters. 'The movement on it was the best I've had, by far. I was like, 'Those are nasty. Those are pretty good.' The location was good. I threw a lot of strikes. It was good, real good.' He threw at least 50 pitches and will likely throw a similar session this weekend.
• 9/7 El Maquino: CC First in 2 Years to Shoot for 20: Tonight, CC Sabathia takes on the 52-86 Orioles for win #20.  If he gets it, he will be the first 20-game winner since 2008:...
• 9/5 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: Here's a look back at some of the analysis and reporting MLBTR's writing team produced this week.. This week we brought you...
• 9/4 PaulLebowitz.com: Pick A Side: Clean it up or don't----and know the consequences either way: Reading the Wall Street Journal this morning, I came across...
• 9/2 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: D'Backs, Figgins, Takahashi: Links for Thursday, exactly ten years after the Angels signed Ervin Santana as an amateur free agent... Unsure where your...

• 8/31 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Webb, White Sox, Accardo: Links for waiver trade deadline day, as the Reds prepare for Chapmania... Yesterday Brandon Webb's agent Jonathan Maurer...
• 8/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb expecting high base salary: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder), who will become a free agent in the offseason, is expected to command a base...[+] salary around $8 million in free agency, according to his agent Jonathan Maurer, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.
• 8/30 MLBTradeRumors: 5 Surprises: Arizona Diamondbacks: Five Diamondbacks surprises that I would not have predicted in the offseason: Josh Byrnes' firing.  Byrnes' contract ran...
• 8/30 MLBTradeRumors: Brandon Webb Still Hopes To Stay With D'Backs: When Josh Byrnes exercised Brandon Webb's 2010 club option in January, the expectation was that the pitcher would be ready for...
• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb happy with simulated game: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw 52 pitches in a simulated game Saturday, Aug. 28, and is cautiously optimistic...[+] that he could pitch in a game this season, reports Cash Kruth, of MLB.com. 'I'm on cloud nine right now. It feels great,' Webb said. 'It doesn't take much to get you back on the positive side and look forward and see the light at the end of the tunnel.' Webb threw mostly fastball and changeups and his fastballs were in the low 80s. The team wants Webb to throw in least the mid 80s before using him in a game.
• 8/21 MLBTradeRumors: The Yankees' 2011 Rotation: Continuing MLBTR's look at next season's probable and possible starting rotations, today we look at a staff that will likely be...
• 8/20 Jason's Baseball Blog: Trade Retrospective – Dan Haren to the Diamondbacks: On December 14th, 2007, the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired SP Dan Haren and RP Connor Robertson from the Oakland Athletics for...
• 8/13 B-R Blog: POLL: Is Mariano Rivera the greatest pitcher in baseball history?: Mariano Rivera is 40 years old, still pitching extremely well, and is first in baseball history in ERA+. Among active pitchers,...
• 8/10 MLBTradeRumors: The D'Backs' 2011 Rotation: The D'Backs hoped that Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Edwin Jackson could carry the rotation through the 2010 season. Next year,...
• 8/6 MLBTradeRumors: Webb Will Try To Return As Reliever: Brandon Webb tells MLB.com's Steve Gilbert that if the Arizona ace is able to pitch at all in 2010, it will be out of the Diamondbacks'...
• 8/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb eyeing bullpen: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) has given up the idea of returning as a starting pitcher this year, and is instead...[+] eyeing a chance to pitch out of the bullpen, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Webb threw a bullpen session last weekend, but has been shut down for the time being. 'My arm feels good, but in order to face some batters, I need to get some more velocity,' Webb said. 'That's the only thing that is standing in my way right now. I feel like if I get my velocity, if I throw a couple of 'pens and a couple of simulated games, it'll be right around Sept. 1 and no minor leagues are going to be playing, they'll be done. I'll have to throw out of the 'pen here.'
• 8/3 MLBTradeRumors: 25 Potentially Available Relievers: Contenders are almost always on the lookout for bullpen help after the All-Star break.  The Rays, Red Sox, Phillies, and Reds...
• 8/2 MLBTradeRumors: Waiver Trade Candidates: NL West: The current NL West picture: the Padres hold a slim lead over the Giants and the Rockies and Dodgers are playoff contenders, too....

• 7/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb suffers setback: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) had trouble getting loose Wednesday, July 28, and canned his bullpen session,...[+] according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. 'Not as good as what I thought it was going to be,' Webb said. 'I threw a few and I was like, 'Let's try it again tomorrow.' We'll try it (today) or Friday.'
• 7/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Considering using Brandon Webb as reliever: The Arizona Diamondbacks are considering using SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) as a reliever this season, rather than needing several...[+] weeks to build up his pitch count to start, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports. 'In terms of his velocity, he will not be where he was before,' pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. said. 'Not this year.'
• 7/13 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Second Half Pitchers: Can Bedard be trusted in the 2nd half? (AP) Each week Baseball Press has provided some Under the Radar fantasy players...
• 7/9 B-R Blog: David Price strikes out 10+ for the 3rd time in his career: Two nights ago, David Price struck out 10 Red Sox and joined an interesting club. Here are the guys since 2000 to strike out...
• 7/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb wants to make 6-8 starts : Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) said he would like to make six to eight starts this season, report Doug Haller...[+] and Jim Gintonio, of The Arizona Republic.
• 7/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws Tuesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Tuesday, July 6, and said he is continuing to make...[+] progress from his shoulder surgery last year, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Webb threw for 15 minutes and reached 60 to 70 pitches. '(Tuesday) was a huge step forward,' Webb said. 'I felt like the ball was coming out really good. It was quite a long time and the intensity was the biggest thing yesterday being able to bump that up. By far it was the best I've thrown to date. I'm just looking to build on every time out there.' He is hoping to throw one more bullpen before the All-Star break and then another one right after. There is no timetable for Webb to begin facing live hitters.
• 7/4 PaulLebowitz.com: Sunday Lightning 7.4.2010: July 31st? No. August 31st? Maybe... The trade deadline is approaching faster than the speed of Mike Francesa inhaling a Diet...
• 7/2 MLBTradeRumors: Hinch 'Disappointed' D'Backs Did Not Succeed: Nine walk off losses. A bullpen ERA approaching 7.00. Zero innings from Brandon Webb. There are lots of negatives for the 2010...
• 7/2 MLBTradeRumors: Reactions To The Changes In Arizona: The changes in Arizona have baseball writers buzzing from coast to coast. The D'Backs announced last night that they have replaced...
• 7/2 WalkOff Walk: Brandon Webb's Shoulder is Root Cause of National Unemployment: The last place Arizona Diamondbacks have decided that now would be a great time to shake up middle management in the organization,...
• 7/2 PaulLebowitz.com: Diamondbacks Fire GM Josh Byrnes And Manager A.J. Hinch: Organizational advocacy, loyalty and a train wreck: The Arizona Diamondbacks fired both GM Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch...
• 7/2 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: I Wish All Off Days Were This Interesting: You know, I really didn’t plan on posting today, but there’s been so much random interesting stuff which has popped...
• 7/1 Baseball Daily Digest: Raising Aces: Jameson Taillon: The Washington Nationals stole the headlines for the second year in a row at the MLB amateur player draft, selecting 17-year old...

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws bullpen Wednesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Wednesday, June 30, and is expected to face hitters...[+] for the first time in the coming week, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Webb would likely need a few minor league rehab starts before returning to the team.
• 6/30 Baseball Daily Digest: Raising Aces: James Taillon: The Washington Nationals stole the headlines for the second year in a row at the MLB amateur player draft, selecting 17-year old...
• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb inching closer to return: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is gaining more and more confidence with each bullpen session, after throwing...[+] a bullpen of roughly 65 pitches from around 55 feet Saturday, June 26, according to The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman. Webb through out of a full windup Saturday, and threw mostly four-seam fastballs. He said he will incorporate his sinker and breaking pitches into his next bullpen session this week. 'I'm getting a lot of pitches in and I'm not feeling any pain, so that's nice,' said Webb, who hasn't pitched in a game in 15 months because of a shoulder injury. 'I've turned the corner and I'm headed in the right direction.'
• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb not yet ready to face hitters: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw off a bullpen mound Saturday, June 26, but is still not ready to face hitters...[+] yet, according to The Associated Press.
• 6/25 D'Backs Venom: Diamondbacks Update – May 24, 2010: The Diamondbacks head into a three game series at Tampa Bay with a 28-45 record, 14.5 games behind the division-leading Padres....
• 6/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws Wednesday: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw a 65-pitch side session Wednesday, June 23, and said he is finally 'piecing...[+] stuff together,' according to MLB.com's Andrew Pentis. Webb played long toss and threw off flat ground before his bullpen session. He said his arm speed was the fastest it has been during his rehab process. Webb has been throwing regularly off a mound since June 12. He is also becoming more consistent at matching his new arm slot. Webb will throw again this weekend and is set to pitch out of the full windup as his next step.
• 6/17 D'Backs Venom: Diamondback Pitching Updates – Sam Demel and Brandon Webb: Although the Diamondbacks lost their 12th consecutive road game on Wednesday, the team did have some positive news in the pitching...
• 6/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws bullpen session: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw 75 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday, June 16, and sounded very upbeat,...[+] according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. 'I think I'm really letting the ball go and velocity-wise I'm better than I was on Day 1, and I still feel like I'm not even trying to throw hard, but it's coming out way better,' Webb said. 'And I feel like I've got a lot more in there, and that's encouraging too. Hopefully, it won't take me long, and once I get this down it should go quick.' He is hoping to play catch Thursday, June 17, and throw off the mound this weekend.
• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb throws off mound for first time in three months: Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw 30 pitches off a mound Saturday, June 12, after...[+] participating in his usual game of catch, according to The Associated Press. It was the first time he had thrown off a mound in three months and he is expected to throw off a mound again Wednesday, June 16.
• 6/12 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Rodriguez, Orioles, Webb: Some links for Saturday night as we take in some night games.. After a breakout season in 2009, Wandy Rodriguez is struggling...
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb still has no timetable: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) said he has no timetable for his return this year, according to MLB.com's Barry...[+] M. Bloom. 'There's absolutely no timetable. I have no clue,' Webb said. 'The last few days have been good. But I'm not about to speculate. I'm just hoping to get back on the mound soon.'
• 6/10 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June 10, 2010 Afternoon Edition: They are about to get underway in Cincinnati, so our evening previews and last night's recaps will be up a little later. San...
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb close to throwing off a mound: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is about a week away from throwing off a mound, according to the Arizona Republic's...[+] Bob McManaman. He won't be ready to make his season debut until after the All-Star break.
• 6/1 B-R Blog: Jumping Jimenez – More On Über Ubaldo: Somewhat adding on to Raphy's post on Ubaldo Jimenez, via Baseball-Reference.com's Play Index Pitching Game Finder - starting...

• 5/29 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On Diamondbacks, Hart, Rangers: Let's dive into the latest edition of Full Count from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.. While Dan Haren's trade value isn't exactly...
• 5/24 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitching Buyers: Roughly a half-dozen teams may be shopping credible starting pitching at this year's trade deadline.  Let's play matchmaker...
• 5/24 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitching Sellers: Starting pitching is always the biggest need at the trade deadline.  Over two months remain until July 31st, but we may have...
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb to change arm slot: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will change his arm slot after a visit with a rehab specialist, according to ESPN.com....[+] Through the use of motion-sensing technology, it was determined that Webb's arm slot was too high. 'I have to retrain,' Webb said. 'Even though I'm almost 10 months out of surgery and I've been throwing for five months, I've been almost wasting my time throwing bad.' He was told his arm slot was at 110 degrees, which is higher than it was before he underwent surgery. Webb was told the elite arm slot for pitchers is usually between 88 and 102 degrees.
• 5/19 MLBTradeRumors: If The Blue Jays Become Buyers: The Blue Jays are 24-17, five games back in the AL East.  They're only two back of the Yankees for the wild card lead.  The...
• 5/19 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: End of the line for Kaz Matsui?: What do you do with a 34-year-old second baseman hitting .149/.208/.164 in the middle of May for the lowest-scoring team in baseball,...
• 5/18 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Kearns, Lowell, Dye, Strasburg: Links for Tuesday, as Hanley Ramirez digs himself into an even bigger hole after last night's jog... R.J. Anderson of FanGraphs...
• 5/18 B-R Blog: Consecutive Starts Without Allowing 4 Runs: In my earlier post on consecutive games with less than 4 runs, Mark,  a reader, wondered about the longest such streaks for starters. ...
• 5/14 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Stock Watch: Hiroki Kuroda: If Hiroki Kuroda's strong start becomes a strong season, as the numbers suggest it can, he may become one of baseball's most...
• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: Who Could Use Adam LaRoche?: When we spoke to executives in March, Adam LaRoche's name came up as one of the best free agent signings of the offseason. ...
• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: If The Reds Become Buyers: There's been plenty of talk about the Reds becoming sellers later this year, potentially shedding the salaries of Aaron Harang,...
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb to throw next week: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time next week, according...[+] to ESPN's Jayson Stark.

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb works out Friday : Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) was on the mound Friday, April 30, simulating his motion with a towel, which pitchers...[+] do when they want to do mound work without actually throwing, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. 'It just helps me to get the feel of the slope of the mound,' Webb said. 'That's the biggest thing in going from flat ground to the mound. This should help.' Webb said he could be throwing off a mound in a week and a half, and he has been throwing three days in a row.
• 4/24 MLBTradeRumors: Highest Paid Players In 2010: Let's round up what each of the 30 teams are paying their highest paid player this season. This includes any known signing bonus...
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Brandon Webb unsure of return: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) said he is still not sure when he will return to the team, according to The Arizona...[+] Republic's Nick Piecoro. 'The problem with the media and fans is they all want timetables,' said Dr. Tim Kremchek, medical director for the Cincinnati Reds. 'But with shoulders, nobody can tell you this. That's why everybody's afraid to give timetables.' For now, Webb remains on a long toss program. After that, he will move to throwing flat-ground sessions. Then he will move to a mound and start facing hitters. Webb thinks that process will take at least another month, if not longer. 'If that's what it takes, then that's what it takes,' Webb said. 'Hopefully I can get back before the half. I think we've got the team that can do well enough, for sure, to keep us in it. I think I can help when I come back and hopefully I can be a boost for us.'
• 4/22 MLBTradeRumors: If The Diamondbacks Become Sellers: The Diamondbacks are three games back with over 90% of the season remaining, so it'd be silly to write them off.  Still, let's...
• 4/22 B-R Blog: Halladay’s start: Roy Halladay has had a very impressive start. It's been a while since a pitcher won his first 4 starts of the season with at least...
• 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitching Trade Candidates: As usual, starting pitching questions abound for many teams.  The Dodgers, for example, have to be concerned about the majority...