B. Ellis
Beyond the Box Score
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Will modern bullpen strategies lead to the demise of the closer?
With the number of 30-plus save pitchers on a sharp decline, the role of closer may become a thing of the past. → Read More
Ross Stripling is the Dodgers’ ace in the hole
Stripling is positioned to shine in 2019, and could wind up one of the top 20 starting pitchers in baseball. → Read More
Could Ian Kennedy be a dominant reliever?
The Royals have a sunk cost in Kennedy, and while paying a reliever $16.5 million isn’t ideal, things could be worse. → Read More
Some of MLB’s new rules might be largely ineffective, and that’s okay
The biggest takeaway from the announcement of new rules might simply be that there’s an open dialogue. → Read More
Danny Duffy’s make or break 2019
The Royals’ often injured "ace" is, well, recovering from injury... again. Can the Royals count on him to front the starting rotation after a disappointing 2018? → Read More
The Nationals’ outfield will be fine without Bryce Harper
Luckily, Washington has two generational talents still manning the outfield. → Read More
The Chicago Cubs have improved in spite of an uneventful off-season
The extension of 2018 acquisition Cole Hamels and return of the injured Yu Darvish should place Chicago’s starting rotation among NL’s best. → Read More
Ailing arms for the Braves should increase interest in Dallas Keuchel
For the Braves to stay a step ahead of their division rivals, Atlanta can make a splash by jumping back into the free agent pool. → Read More
Salvador Perez is out for 2019, but all may not be lost for the Kansas City Royals
With the All-Star catcher gone for 2019, the Royals need competent defensive catchers for their pitchers to work with. → Read More
Bryce Harper shouldn’t be paid more than Manny Machado
Almost any way you slice it, Harper’s value is at least a little lower. → Read More
MLB shouldn’t go overboard with new rules if they want to improve pace of play
Rules to water down pitching and create offense could counteract pace of play improvements. That said, there are a couple of rules they should give a try. → Read More
Which pitchers are ready to conquer the competition in 2019?
A slightly different way of ranking pitchers reveals a handful of pitchers who should be much better this year than last (and some that may be worse). → Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez is primed for a breakout
Currently penciled in as Boston’s fifth starter, Eduardo Rodriguez appears ready to pitch more like a star for the Red Sox in 2019. → Read More
MLB should consider a lottery in their proposal to change the amateur draft
In an effort to curb tanking, MLB is considering changes to the draft. A lottery system could be the way to go. → Read More
With uncertainty in the rotation, the Angels owe it to Mike Trout to seek help
Los Angeles only has Mike Trout locked up for two more years and have yet to capitalize on his talent. One more arm could turn them into a 2019 wild card team. → Read More
What if Bryce Harper took a one-year deal?
With a stalled free agent market, a single-season contract could boost Harper’s value even higher heading into 2020. → Read More
Adalberto Mondesi mania is set to take over Kansas City in 2019
The sky is the limit for Mondesi, comparably in many ways to another speedy shortstop—Jose Reyes. → Read More
Sonny Gray’s escape from New York
Cincinnati adds another pitcher who, by ramping fastball usage back up, could see a return to form in 2019. → Read More
How the Cardinals’ crowded outfield should shake out
St. Louis’ addition of Paul Goldschmidt has forced a fight for playing time in right field, and it’s a battle Jose Martinez needs to win. → Read More
A Hall of Fame snub nobody is talking about
Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes flamed out of baseball in America years ago, but became one of Japanese baseball’s most feared hitters. Japanese HOF voters, though, seem to have their own agenda. → Read More