April 18, 2005
Neyer: Yanks ... for nothing
What might surprise George Steinbrenner is that even "true Yankees" don't always win, writes Rob Neyer.

April 15, 2005
Neyer: A great man, brilliant athlete
We'll remember Jackie Robinson as a pioneer in baseball, but we shouldn't forget what a great player he was.

April 13, 2005
Neyer: Book on Willie
If the memories of his teammates mean anything, Willie Randolph is well equipped to manage the Mets.

April 11, 2005
Neyer: First impressions
What have we learned in the season's first week? John Smoltz still has it; Calvin Pickering never will.

April 8, 2005
Neyer: Roster check
With 750 players currently on 25-man rosters there are bound to be a few mysteries.

April 6, 2005
Neyer: Trauma department
Some pitchers are never the same after giving up big homers. Just ask Billy Koch.

April 4, 2005
Neyer: Picks to click
Contenders or pretenders? Here's the lowdown on who will win division titles this season.

March 30, 2005
Neyer: Capital gains
The history of the big leagues in Washington includes some wonderful players.

March 29, 2005
Neyer: Dirty pool
We'll never know for sure, but cheating in baseball probably goes back as far as the late 19th century.

March 28, 2005
Neyer: That was then ...
With all this talk about the "Steroids Era," it's a good time to identify various other eras since 1901.

March 25, 2005
Neyer: Brave old tradition
Each spring, the process of picking someone other than the Braves in the NL East begins anew.

March 24, 2005
Neyer: Junk Bonds
Barry Bonds is dealing with his problems the way almost any adolescent would: blaming everybody but himself.

March 21, 2005
Neyer: Hit or miss
In the last half-century, a few major league pitchers have switched to hitting and made it work.

March 16, 2005
Neyer: Free Minnie
Does Minnie Minoso deserve a plaque in Cooperstown? He has a pretty good case.

March 16, 2005
Neyer: Fall guys
Here are five players likely to suffer significant drops in performance in 2005.

March 14, 2005
Neyer: Bait and pitch
Instead of spending big money on pitching, the Rockies need to develop their own arms and take small financial risks.

March 9, 2005
Neyer: Fluke or no fluke?
Ranger pitchers still have to prove themselves, or last season will be remembered as a mere blip in the long line of terrible Texas twirling.

March 8, 2005
Neyer: South Side hope
Will 2005 be the Year of the White Sox? It could be if their veteran pitching staff holds up.

March 7, 2005
Neyer: Veterans play
The Veterans Committee system is terrible for some players, but it's wonderful for the Hall of Fame.

March 4, 2005
Neyer: Kaz and effect
Mets shortstop-turned-second baseman Kazuo Matsui has nowhere to go but up.

March 1, 2005
Neyer: Good luck club
Will the Mariners be better in 2005 than they were last season? They can't be much worse.

February 28, 2005
Neyer: Who's next?
To identify future stars, just find the youngest players in each good league who are holding their own.

February 22, 2005
Neyer: A's won't make grade
The A's have high hopes for a pair of young arms, but rookie starters rarely make significant contributions.

February 21, 2005
Neyer: Boston's better
Even though the Red Sox and Yankees had even winters, some telling stats make Boston the favorite in the AL East.

February 18, 2005
Neyer: Original prankster
Moe Drabowksy was a good pitcher for a long time – but he is more famous for his pranks.

February 15, 2005
Neyer: Spring showtime
Here are five of the more intriguing storylines as we head into spring training.

February 14, 2005
Neyer: Performance enhancers
Are "steroids" worse than spitballs and corked bats, longtime staples of good ol' baseball lore?

February 11, 2005
Neyer: Saber truths
Statistical benchmarks – a .300 batting average, 100 RBI or 20 wins – have changed over time.

February 9, 2005
Neyer: Double vision
Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker rank as the best double-play combination of all time.

February 7, 2005
Neyer: Monster mash
The Green Monster has served as the linchpin in a great many moments in Red Sox history.

February 4, 2005
Neyer: From the mailbag
There was plenty of debate about the greatest-throwing outfielders in major league history.

February 2, 2005
Neyer: Cannon arms
Roberto Clemente is No. 7 on the list of 10 best-throwing outfielders in major league history.

January 31, 2005
Neyer: Downward mobility
Here are 10 teams that have done the least to help themselves this winter.

January 29, 2005
Neyer: Say it ain't Sosa
Dealing a declining, but still dangerous Sammy Sosa leaves the Cubs with an astonishingly weak outfield.

January 28, 2005
Neyer: Pickoff artists
Has any pitcher ever had a better pickoff move than lefty Terry Mulholland? Probably not.

January 26, 2005
Neyer: Workhorse ethic
Most durable pitcher ever? The obvious answer is Cy Young. But the obvious answer isn't always the best answer.

January 25, 2005
Neyer: Mission control
Control pitching is not about how many strikes you throw. It's about how many balls you don't throw.

January 21, 2005
Neyer: All-time best basestealers
Rickey Henderson clearly tops the list, but it has more to do with quality rather than quantity.

January 20, 2005
Neyer: Running on empty
If you remove steals from the equation, there just isn't much aggression on the bases anymore.

January 17, 2005
Neyer: Schilling effect
When Curt Schilling's playing days are over, there should be a place for him in Cooperstown.

January 14, 2005
Neyer: High school vs. college
When it comes to drafting pitchers, collegians have an edge. But that may be missing the point.

January 13, 2005
Neyer: Age of enlightenment
Sabermetrics – pioneered by Bill James years ago – has put baseball on an almost scientific footing.

January 10, 2005
Neyer: New Lowe?
Don't be surprised if Derek Lowe justifies the Dodgers' $36 million gamble.

January 7, 2005
Neyer: Don't count Beane out
Just looking at the Oakland Athletics' roster, you might not guess it. But Billy Beane is playing moneyball again.

January 5, 2005
Neyer: To be or not 2B?
Ryne Sanberg's election to the Hall could pave the way for Roberto Alomar, Craig Biggio and maybe Jeff Kent.

January 3, 2005
Neyer: Save it
Bruce Sutter may be an early pioneer for modern closers, but he's no Hall of Famer.

December 30, 2004
Neyer: The '05 sleeper
Chuckle if you wish, but count the Brewers in as a team that could make some noise in 2005.

December 28, 2004
Neyer: A dull ache
Saddled with several big contracts, the Rockies will continue to be stuck in mediocrity for some time.

December 26, 2004
Neyer: Best, worst free-agent deals
Arizona paid Russ Ortiz too much for too long, while Boston got three quality pitchers for the price of Pedro.

December 21, 2004
Neyer: Power of three
The Cubs could have the best 1-2-3 punch next season -- if the Yankees don't get Randy Johnson.

December 2, 2004
Neyer: What about the numbers?
Asterisk or no asterisk? That's not for baseball to decide, let the statistics speak for themselves.

December 2, 2004
Neyer: All hail Boggs
Let's not be mistaken: If Wade Boggs isn't a Hall of Famer, then nobody but Babe Ruth is.

November 30, 2004
Neyer: Better to burn out?
Fiery managers of bad teams usually go one of two ways, they right the ship or walk away. What will Lou Piniella do?

November 24, 2004
Neyer: Many thanks
Reasons to appreciate being a fan of the national pastime? Ichiro, Maddux, Red Sox ... the list is long.

November 22, 2004
Neyer: Problem Nats
Five reasons the Nationals won't be any better than the Senators during their tenure in Washington.

November 17, 2004
Neyer: Trade show
It's harder than ever to pull off a "blockbuster," but there were five big deals over the last decade.

November 17, 2004
Neyer: Trade show
It's harder than ever to pull off a "blockbuster," but over the last decade, there were five big deals.

November 16, 2004
Neyer: Short order
The Giants believe veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel still has a few more good years left in him.

November 12, 2004
Neyer: To Dye for
Jermaine Dye, Richard Hidalgo and J.D. Drew are among Rob Neyer's best free-agent OF buys for 2005.

November 11, 2004
Neyer: Gold Glove story
Derek Jeter's year with the glove was a one-season anomaly, and not likely to happen again.

November 10, 2004
Neyer: True value
Who is the "best buy" among free-agent infielders this offseason? Here's a hint: It's not Adrian Beltre.

November 9, 2004
Neyer: Starting point
When running through the list of free-agent pitchers, why not just focus on ERA? Because ERA lies.

November 5, 2004
Neyer: Good hires?
It's just about impossible to evaluate the talent of a manager who hasn't yet actually managed.

October 31, 2004
Neyer: Short order
Oakland's Bobby Crosby and San Diego's Khalil Greene are at the head of this season's rookie class.

October 28, 2004
Neyer: Sweep emotion
There's no shame in getting swept in the World Series. It's happened before, and it'll happen again.

October 27, 2004
Neyer: History defines big-game efforts
When listing the best big-game pitchers of all time, it's best to look just a tad beyond the last two weeks.

October 22, 2004
Neyer: Gibson vs. Lonborg
In the '67 Series, the Red Sox and Cardinals had one thing in common – both had one truly outstanding starting pitcher.

October 21, 2004
Neyer: Lights out
How good has this October been? It will be remembered as one of the best postseasons of the last 35 years.

October 20, 2004
Neyer: Coin flip
When it comes to Game 7s, the previous six games are practically irrelevant.

October 18, 2004
Neyer: Top five moments
Carlos Beltran's catch, Brandon Backe's masterpiece, two walkoff thrillers. Monday night had it all.

October 15, 2004
Neyer: Cold probabilities
What are the odds of the Red Sox winning four out of five against the Yankees … without their best pitcher?

October 13, 2004
Neyer: Game 1 analysis
Rob Neyer's Game 1 instant analysis.

October 13, 2004
Neyer: Improbable probables
Here's the problem for the Astros in the NLCS: They are starting Brandon Backe and Pete Munro in Games 1 and 2.

October 11, 2004
Neyer: For a moment ...
Just eight years ago, Ken Caminiti was as good as anybody – even Barry Bonds.

October 8, 2004
Neyer: Almost Pedro-like
Would you believe Kelvim Escobar pitched just as well as Pedro Martinez this season?

October 7, 2004
Neyer: Aces high
When it comes to dynamic pitching duos, Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt are as good as it gets.

October 5, 2004
Neyer: Yanks not dead
This Yankees-Twins series already bears a striking resemblance to their Division Series a year ago.

October 3, 2004
Neyer: Downfall
The A's went as far as their starting pitching took them. In the end, it wasn't far enough.

September 30, 2004
Neyer: Sweet win for L.A.
David Ross hasn't produced much for the Dodgers of late. That all changed with his game-winning homer Thursday.

September 29, 2004
Neyer: Astros on a roll
The Astros sit in a pretty position atop the NL wild-card race. But can they hold on through the weekend?

September 28, 2004
Neyer: Ichiro no Sisler
Ichiro is the single-season hits king, but he isn't nearly the same player George Sisler was.

September 28, 2004
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September 26, 2004
Neyer: The beautiful Fenway
Four years ago, everybody talked that Fenway needed to be replaced. Now, it's nothing less than a baseball palace.

September 23, 2004
Neyer: Later, Jason
Jason Schmidt's chances of winning the NL Cy Young Award were lost once the Astros beat the Giants.

September 22, 2004
Neyer: The Wild West
It's clear now that the Giants and Dodgers are in for quite a battle as the regular season winds down.

September 21, 2004
Neyer: Focus on the West
Baseball on the West Coast is where it'll be most interesting through the end of the regular season.

September 20, 2004
Neyer: Standing pat
Do second-half trades make a big difference? The Braves and Twins show it's the moves you don't make that work.

September 15, 2004
Neyer: Cy for Unit?
The strikeouts are nice, but how about another Cy Young for Randy Johnson?

September 14, 2004
Neyer: Bonds shines with arm
Barry Bonds didn't hit his 700th homer Tuesday, but his throwing out a runner at the plate keyed the Giants' win.

September 13, 2004
Neyer: Royal mismatch in K.C.?
What at first looked like a definite win for the Yankees turned into a blowout victory for the Royals Monday.

September 9, 2004
Neyer: Little Ray of hope
How the Devil Rays have floundered in the second half was among the topics of discussion Thursday night.

September 8, 2004
Neyer: Red Sox keep rolling
The Red Sox sweeping the A's highlighted the night, but there was plenty more to discuss from Wednesday's action.

September 8, 2004
Neyer: What if?
Take intentional walks out of the equation and it's likely Barry Bonds would be No. 2 on the home run list.

September 7, 2004
Neyer: Is Ichiro an MVP candidate?
We pondered that question, among many others, while taking in the major-league action Tuesday night.

September 2, 2004
Neyer: Thursday Blog
The action began early and continued late as the races are just heating up.

August 31, 2004
Neyer: Tuesday Blog
From the Red Sox's big victory to the Yankees' incredible defeat, Tuesday's action was filled with intrigue.

August 31, 2004
Neyer: The real deal
The Dodgers have increased their NL West lead since the trade deadline. What does that tell us about their deals?

August 30, 2004
Neyer: Top 10 of ESPN's 25
Barry Bonds' best year during the ESPN era was not 2001 when he hit 73 homers. His finest came the next season.

August 26, 2004
Neyer: Emailbag
Should quality of hitters faced count in the Cy Young race? Or postseason performances for Hall consideration?

August 24, 2004
Neyer: Breaking down the field
Johan Santana is the best pitcher in the AL, but he's far from a lock to win the league's Cy Young Award.

August 24, 2004
Neyer: Hall-bound B's?
Judged against their most relevant peers, it seems clear both Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell are Hall of Fame worthy.

August 23, 2004
Neyer: Baby boomer
B.J. Upton may have taken the fast track, but the fact he earned his way to the majors bodes well for his future.

August 19, 2004
Neyer: Good from bad
While Randy Johnson is having a very good season on a bad team this year, he's not the first player to do so.

August 18, 2004
Neyer: Wright turn
Jaret Wright is finally living up to the promise of his rookie season. Will it last long-term? History says don't bet on it.

August 17, 2004
Neyer: No one-man show
Sammy Sosa is clearly in decline, but the Cubs should win the wild card no matter where he hits in the lineup.

August 16, 2004
Neyer: Reversal of fortune
The Dodgers are finding out what the Marlins learned last year: Great pitching and a decent offense go a long way.

August 13, 2004
Neyer: The luckless ones
The way some players luck has been this season, a healthy fear of Friday the 13th is in order.

August 10, 2004
Neyer: Great to mediocre
Josh Beckett is among a few notable players who greatly impressed one season and then disappointed in the next.

August 9, 2004
Neyer: Sorry, "Gar"
Despite being a truly great hitter, Edgar Martinez falls short when it comes to Hall of Fame consideration.

August 9, 2004
Neyer: Baseball's most exciting play
A triple is fun to watch, but not as much as an inside-the-park homer -- or anything that brings you to your feet.

August 5, 2004
Neyer: Evolution of deliveries
From the big motions of the early 20th century to today's compact models, pitching windups continue to change.

August 4, 2004
Neyer: Penny-wise
Many experts said the Dodgers unnecessarily gambled at the trade deadline, but that just doesn't add up.

August 3, 2004
Neyer: No longer dangerous
The Yankees think John Olerud will be a useful addition, but in reality Olerud's bat hasn't been an asset for a while.

July 31, 2004
Neyer: Unlikely legend
From an undersized high school pitcher with 88-mph stuff to a future Hall of Famer, Greg Maddux defied the odds.

July 30, 2004
Neyer: What might have been
Would Thurman Munson have made it to the Hall of Fame had he not died at age 32? Sadly, probably not.

July 29, 2004
Neyer: In good hands
The Billy Beane-led A's and the Buck Showalter-led Rangers are both in good shape for the stretch run.

July 29, 2004
Neyer: All-time infields
The Big Red Machine had four Hall-caliber players around the horn, but it wasn't better than the "$100,000 Infield."

July 26, 2004
Neyer: Twins need to deal
Faced with a suspect rotation, the Twins must make a trade if they really want to have success in October.

July 26, 2004
Neyer: Goose eggs
Goose Gossage probably should be in the Hall of Fame, but he wasn't much different than modern closers.

July 23, 2004
Neyer: Top 40 moments
No player has impacted the game quite like Barry Bonds, whose list of milestones keeps growing and growing.

July 21, 2004
Neyer: Under pressure
LaTroy Hawkins' meltdown against the Cardinals raises questions about his ability to be a top-flight closer.

July 19, 2004
Neyer: Good, not great
While the Braves are on a roll of late, it would still be a surprise if they finished the season atop the NL East.

July 19, 2004
Neyer: Four questions
What could make a certain columnist feel kind of foolish this time of year? Writing off the Braves, of course.

July 14, 2004
Neyer: A superb staff
The Cardinals have the best record in the National League, thanks in large part to their pitching staff.

July 14, 2004
Neyer: Count it a success
Baseball's All-Star Game may not be perfect, but it's far better than its counterparts in the other major sports.

July 12, 2004
Neyer: The ultimate all-time derby
Imagine Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds and other all-time greats battling for home-run supremacy.

July 9, 2004
Neyer: Dream All-Star outfields
The historic collection of Bonds-Griffey-Sosa won't be the best ever. That honor belongs to the 1957 NL team.

July 7, 2004
Neyer: E-mailbag
A bigger role for Eric Gagne now that the streak's over, or how about expanding the World Series to best of nine?

July 6, 2004
Neyer: Cutting their losses
The Astros should start shopping Carlos Beltran with the NL Central out of reach and the wild card slipping away.

July 1, 2004
Neyer: Inside the streak
Not all saves are created equally.That's why Eric Gagne's streak is both better and worse than you might think.

June 29, 2004
Neyer: Choosing the winners
Yankees or Red Sox? Cubs or Cardinals? With pennant races heating up, these questions need answers.

June 29, 2004
Neyer: More expansion?
Once the Expos are relocated, then what? The remaining markets are still viable with a little forward thinking.

June 28, 2004
Neyer: Dry desert
The Mariners and Royals have both raised the white flag. Now it's time for the D-Backs to consider their options.

June 24, 2004
Neyer: Texas two-step
Tom Hicks jettisoned A-Rod to right the Rangers' ship. With Texas in first place, Hicks shouldn't stop now.

June 23, 2004
Neyer: OPS enlightenment
Not only is Carlos Guillen this year's best shortstop so far, but the mainstream media is starting to figure out why.

June 21, 2004
Neyer: Lookin' real good
The present looks promising and the future looks just as good, if not better, for both the A's and Angels.

June 21, 2004
Neyer: Lightning in a bottle?
The Devil Rays are young and loaded with potential, but are they for real or just an 11-game comet?

June 17, 2004
Neyer: Decent gamble
The Mets' addition of Richard Hidalgo looks shaky on the surface, but could pay off for New York.

June 16, 2004
Neyer: Emerging arms
Oliver Perez, Jeremy Bonderman, Carlos Zambrano and Daniel Cabrera all have big futures with some tuning.

June 15, 2004
Neyer: Claim to flame
Nolan Ryan's much-celebrated heater was plenty fast, but it was not among the top 10 fastballs of all time.

June 14, 2004
Neyer: Differential equation
The Yankees may have the best record in the "real" standings, but they're nothing to get geeked about.

June 11, 2004
Neyer: Royal fire sale
The Royals need to break up their team and make trades that could put them in line to prosper in the future.

June 9, 2004
Neyer: All charged up
In sweeping a three-game series from the Reds, the A's are on a roll as they take over first place in the AL West.

June 9, 2004
Neyer: Scout-speak
Reds draft pick B.J. Szymanski has "thin ankles" and a "race horse type body." So what does that mean?

June 8, 2004
Neyer: Junior mint
Ken Griffey Jr. is almost certain to be a Hall of Famer, but is Junior one of the five greatest center fielders?

June 7, 2004
Neyer: No guarantees
The amateur draft doesn't always produce stars with the No. 1 overall pick, just ask David Clyde or Brien Taylor.

June 4, 2004
Neyer: Prior a major plus
If he remains healthy, the return of Mark Prior should provide the spark the Cubs need to win the NL Central.

June 3, 2004
Neyer: A K.C. keeper
In just three starts, Royals rookie right-hander Zack Greinke has shown that he's a star in the making.

June 2, 2004
Neyer: Draft strategy
Think MLB needs more exposure for its draft? Not when you consider how little impact top picks really have.

June 1, 2004
Neyer: Predicting pitchers impossible
Judging how pitchers will perform is a difficult task. For evidence, look no further than Josh Beckett.

May 28, 2004
Go the college route
College pitchers have historically proven to have more success than their high school counterparts.

May 27, 2004
Unlike the old days
While there are still some players who have long tenures with one team, it's far from a large number.

May 25, 2004
Neyer: Taking in the action
From watching a high school no-hitter in progress to a Triple-A game, baseball is seemingly at every corner.

May 24, 2004
Neyer: It's all business
From team doctors to an MLB team relocating to Las Vegas, there's no avoiding the business of baseball.

May 21, 2004
Neyer: A Sori situation
With Alfonso Soriano no longer around, the Yankees' offense isn't as good as it was expected to be.

May 19, 2004
Neyer: The magic touch
Starting with K.C. in the '70s to now with the Marlins, Jack McKeon has a history of turning teams around.

May 18, 2004
Neyer: It's about time
Randy Johnson always seems to have no-hitter stuff. So what took him so long to reach perfection?

May 17, 2004
Neyer: A Royal flop
After being a surprise playoff contender for much of last season, the Royals have fallen on hard times this year.

May 14, 2004
Neyer: Answering e-mail
Users chime in with their thoughts on the greatest catchers of all-time.

May 13, 2004
Neyer: History of change
The National Pastime seems like a conservative sport, but baseball has seen its share of radical changes.

May 12, 2004
Neyer: All-time greatest catchers
Mike Piazza is the greatest hitter ever at the position, but where does he rank overall among the game's legends?

May 10, 2004
Neyer: Better with age
Can Roger Clemens continue to dominate at age 41? Others have including another hard-throwing Texan.

May 7, 2004
Neyer: We win!
MLB's decision to not go ahead and have Spider-Man ads on the bases is indeed a victory for the fans.

May 6, 2004
Neyer: What a disgrace!
MLB's decision to sell out to the almighty buck and have a "Spiderman Weekend" is deplorable.

May 5, 2004
Neyer: E-mailbag
Revisiting recent columns on competitive balance and the "rulebook double."

May 4, 2004
Neyer: Hot, not Rods
The Tigers are getting more for their free-agent money than the Yankees, but are they really in the same class?

May 3, 2004
Neyer: Ground rule trouble
Only in baseball can outfield vegetation or a catwalk high above the playing field determine a game's outcome.

April 30, 2004
Neyer: Big (league) plans
Arm injuries have slowed Garrett Berger, a pitcher in the Brewers' system, but his dream of reaching the majors remains alive.

April 29, 2004
Neyer: Now's the time
Despite words to the contrary, competitive balance in baseball has never been better than it presently is.

April 28, 2004
Neyer: Top of the class
Carlos Beltran leads a star-studded group of players who right now will be free agents at the end of the season.

April 26, 2004
Neyer: Red flags
The Yankees are in a collective slump, but the real worry for New York resides in its starting rotation.

April 22, 2004
Neyer: Sit back and enjoy
From watching to reading about the game, this is truly a great time to be a baseball fan.

April 21, 2004
Neyer: Hotter than Bonds
Calvin Pickering is tearing up Triple-A with 11 homers in 12 games for Omaha. So why isn't he in the majors?

April 20, 2004
Neyer: History of the slider
Randy Johnson is among the many pitchers to throw the slider in today's game.

April 19, 2004
Neyer: Revisit the rules
Coaches presently can't be considered for election into the Hall of Fame. It may be time for that to change.

April 15, 2004
Neyer: Mazzone for the Hall?
Leo Mazzone, who was tutored by the legendary Johnny Sain, deserves consideration for the Hall of Fame.

April 14, 2004
Neyer: Major turnaround
The Tigers' start has historic significance considering how baseball's 20 worst teams began their following seasons.

April 13, 2004
Neyer: All-Good Decision team
From Hee Seop Choi to Aaron Guiel, there are a few nondescript players who are worthy of having jobs.

April 12, 2004
Neyer: Over-hyped
Barry Bonds' quest to pass Willie Mays is significant, but why all the hoopla over moving up to No. 3?

April 9, 2004
Neyer: Dipping into e-mailbag
The Braves have several unknowns on their team while Cody McKay finds his way onto the Cardinals' roster.

April 8, 2004
Neyer: Slow starters
On the whole, pitchers have statistically been worse in their first seasons after joining the Yankees.

April 7, 2004
Neyer: Roster mysteries
DeWayne Wise, Mike Hessman, Eric Bruntlett secured big league jobs to start the season, but who are they?

April 6, 2004
Neyer: A's for real
Eric Chavez and Tim Hudson have what it takes to lead the A's to a successful season in 2004.

April 5, 2004
Neyer: Flying under the radar
As many as four so-called "third-place teams" could be playing important games once October rolls around.

April 1, 2004
Neyer: E-mailbag
Mark Prior has been dominant for two seasons in the majors. But he's far from a lock for the Hall of Fame.

March 31, 2004
Neyer: Going back in time
Charles Einstein, author of the republished book "Willie's Time", tells of his knowledge of Willie Mays, among other things.

March 30, 2004
Neyer: Let the games begin
It's been a long winter without baseball, but it's finally time to put the toys away for the real thing.

March 29, 2004
Neyer: Cause for concern?
Mark Prior has been dominant for two seasons in the majors. But he's far from a lock for the Hall of Fame.

March 26, 2004
Neyer: Chavez on the spot
One of the biggest questions facing Eric Chavez is, will he ever improve batting against lefty pitchers?

March 24, 2004
Neyer: Being delusional
Denigrating Billy Beane as just a stats "genius" is absurd and ridiculously off base.

March 19, 2004
Neyer: O's far from outstanding
While the Orioles added Miguel Tejada and Rafael Palmeiro to their team, they aren't a vastly improved club.

March 15, 2004
Neyer: Random thoughts
From Darin Erstad's move to first base to a major overhaul of the Braves' lineup, changes are in store in 2004.

March 12, 2004
Neyer: Hall to call for Griffey
While Ken Griffey Jr. in recent years has been a shell of his former self, he's still on course to wind up in Cooperstown.

March 9, 2004
Neyer: On the up or down?
The Twins and Red Sox are two teams to watch closely to see if both can repeat their success from a year ago.

March 5, 2004
Neyer: Additions, subtractions
While the Angels, among others, have made significant additions, the White Sox are among clubs to have lost talent.

March 3, 2004
Neyer: A tale of injuries
Ken Griffey Jr. and Geoff Jenkins can only hope the injury bug doesn't bite them yet again in '04.

March 1, 2004
Neyer: The good ol' guys
From Willie Mays to Hank Aaron, players from the past continue to rank among the best ever.

February 27, 2004
Neyer: A Tiger turnaround?
While the last two World Series champs were long shots, don't count on the Tigers being a big surprise in '04.

February 25, 2004
Neyer: Deep sleepers
The last two World Series champs were huge long shots. Which so-called non-contender will emerge in 2004?

February 23, 2004
Neyer: Not a huge difference
While Alex Rodriguez is a superstar, it's crazy to think his presence vastly improves the Yankees.

February 20, 2004
Neyer: It's apples and oranges
While it's fun to compare players from different eras, it's really not the best way to evaluate their careers.

February 18, 2004
Neyer: Ruth tops 'em all
There have been some excellent players throughout the history of the game, but none compare to Babe Ruth.

February 17, 2004
Neyer: Science of winning
Paul DePodesta's hiring by the tradition-rich Dodgers signals their willingness to think outside the box.

February 16, 2004
Neyer: Seeking a second baseman
While acquiring Alex Rodriguez bolsters the Yankees' lineup, they now have a glaring hole at second base.

February 13, 2004
Neyer: Say no to Smoltz
While John Smoltz has had a solid big league career, he's far from a Hall of Famer in the making.

February 11, 2004
Neyer: A foolish exercise
Predicting how teams will finish in the standings not just in 2004, but for the next five years is totally absurd.

February 9, 2004
Neyer: The lefty/righty debate
With the theory that lefties hit better than righties against righty pitchers and vice versa, platoons make sense.

February 6, 2004
Neyer: Not a sure thing
The A's have sound reasoning in their signing of Eric Karros, but they may be disappointed with him in the end.

February 4, 2004
Neyer: Nothing tops winning
The Ultimate Standings say a lot about what fans want. But, in reality, winning is what's ultimately most important.

February 2, 2004
Neyer: Don't bank on Pudge
The Tigers shouldn't expect Pudge Rodriguez to produce All-Star numbers, if history is an indicator.

January 30, 2004
Neyer: A bullpen debate
There are good bullpens and bad bullpens. The difference between each one can be ever so slight.

January 28, 2004
Neyer: Not hot corner
Given their current options at third base for next season, the Yankees would be wise to make a trade.

January 26, 2004
Neyer: Advantage, Astros
By adding Roger Clemens to an already solid offense, the Astros clearly are the best team in the NL Central.

January 23, 2004
Neyer: Reviewing the news
Checking in on the Tigers' pursuit of Pudge Rodriguez and the Astros' decision on naming a No. 5 starter.

January 21, 2004
Neyer: History of commissioners
From Kenesaw Mountain Landis to Bowie Kuhn to Bud Selig, baseball has had its share of commissioners.

January 19, 2004
Neyer: Risky business
Greg Maddux and Ivan Rodriguez both want big bucks, but their numbers suggest they're asking for too much.

January 16, 2004
Neyer: Far from vital
How players perform with respect to their quality of competition doesn't seem to be that important after all.

January 14, 2004
Neyer: Eye on the Angels
While Vladimir Guerrero is a huge addition, the Angels need other players to improve if they're to be better in '04.

January 11, 2004
Neyer: Rugged West
Will Vladimir Guerrero put the Angels back on top? Playing in baseball's toughest division is no guarantee.

January 9, 2004
Neyer: Assessing performance
How players perform with respect to their quality of competition seems to be an effective way of evaluation.

January 7, 2004
Neyer: History of gambling
Gambling in baseball is summed up in two separate eras: the late 1800s-early 1900s and Pete Rose's time.

January 5, 2004
Neyer: A Royal treat
Adding Juan Gonzalez to their lineup could potentially be a huge upgrade for the Royals in 2004.

December 24, 2003
Neyer: How much better?
The Phillies' rotation should be improved, but don't expect their starters to among the majors' elite staffs.

December 22, 2003
Neyer: Tip-top rotation
With the addition of Mark Redman, the A's could perhaps have their best starting rotation in years in 2004.

December 19, 2003
Neyer: Big difference?
How much better will the Red Sox be with A-Rod and Magglio Ordonez? Not as much as you might think.

December 19, 2003
Neyer: Is Pete's book a hint?
Pete Rose has a book coming out Jan. 8 -- and that means something. Here's why.

December 17, 2003
Neyer: Is Pete's book a hint?
Pete Rose has a book coming out Jan. 8 -- and that means something. Here's why.

December 17, 2003
Neyer: M's better without Vizquel
It's for the Mariners' best that their attempt of acquiring Omar Vizquel fell through.

December 15, 2003
Neyer: Money well spent
Compared to his American League peers, Miguel Tejada is a good investment for the Orioles.

December 11, 2003
Neyer: Yanks better with Brown
With the possible addition of Kevin Brown, the Yankees would have a great rotation in 2004.

December 10, 2003
Neyer: No stopping the Braves
The demise of the Braves was supposed to begin last season. But the team never received the memo.

December 8, 2003
Neyer: A great unknown
Despite his hype, it was still a questionable move by the Mets to sign Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui.

December 5, 2003
Neyer: Bad Brew
The Brewers' recent history reeks of poor baseball, financial disrepair, broken promises and gullible fans.

December 3, 2003
Neyer: Twins lose out
With LaTroy Hawkins signing with the Cubs, the Twins missed out on getting the full potential out of the righty.

December 1, 2003
Neyer: Worth the risk
Gary Sheffield and Curt Schilling are getting multiyear deals even though both are on the wrong side of 35.

November 25, 2003
Neyer: Spahn's career ... in perspective
Warren Spahn didn't have the best single season ever. But it's hard to top his entire career.

November 24, 2003
Neyer: Bad, but not tragic
While the issue of steroids is a problem for baseball, it isn't a mess of epic proportions.

November 21, 2003
Neyer: Rating the deals
Is Billy Beane losing his mind? Rob weighs in on the A's latest roster shake-ups.

November 18, 2003
Neyer: Greatest ever?
With six MVP awards, Barry Bonds might be the best that has ever played. Only time will tell for sure.

November 17, 2003
Neyer: Getting carded
A quick review of some 2004 baseball cards shows Jason Giambi is no longer at the Topps of his game.

November 15, 2003
Neyer: From the mailbag
What's wrong with the Yankees? Did small-ball really decide the Series? Answers to these, and plenty more.

November 12, 2003
Neyer: Stats and more stats
The recently published "Bill James Handbook" offers statistics that would juice up any baseball junkie.

November 10, 2003
Neyer: Floatin' right along
Following the lead of Tim Wakefield, Charlie Zink could soon have dazzling success for the Red Sox.

November 7, 2003
Neyer: Boston not ready for change
Going with a four-man rotation next season would be wise for the Red Sox. Problem is, it'll never happen.

November 5, 2003
Neyer: The Ozzie Way
Ozzie Guillen played 13 unspectacular seasons with the White Sox. He now gets his chance in the manager's seat.

November 3, 2003
Neyer: Royals rising up?
The Royals had a surprisingly good season in 2003. Much will have to fall in place for even better results in '04.

October 30, 2003
Neyer: Ramirez a Yankee?
The Red Sox made a bold statement in placing Manny Ramirez on waivers. Chances are, however, he'll be staying in Boston.

October 29, 2003
Neyer: Why, Grady? Why?
It's never too late to rehash the inning that led to the Red Sox losing to the Yankees in Game 7 of the ALCS.

October 27, 2003
Neyer: Why hate the Yankees?
The evolution of baseball seemingly will include one constant, arguing about the Yankees

October 24, 2003
Neyer: No relief in sight
We said it after Game 4; we'll say it again: Mariano Rivera can't spend another day of inactivity.

October 23, 2003
Neyer: That's inexcusable
Pardon Jack McKeon for lifting Carl Pavano in Game 4, but not Joe Torre for sitting Mariano Rivera.

October 22, 2003
Neyer: Power vs. speed
This World Series demonstrates perfectly why home runs are the preferred means of getting on the scoreboard.

October 20, 2003
Neyer: Perspective on Pierre
People are talking about Juan Pierre like he's the second coming of Rickey Henderson. Well, he's not.

October 17, 2003
Neyer: Why do we care so much?
For Red Sox and Cubs fans, it's tough to carry on, but they must somehow stay the courses.

October 16, 2003
Neyer: Sit back, enjoy the show
Those who say Pedro vs. Rocket is a remarkable matchup know what they're talking about.

October 14, 2003
Neyer: Not the first time
Blowing Game 6 of the NLCS wasn't the first, or worst, untimely collapse for the Cubs in the postseason.

October 14, 2003
Neyer: Decisions, Decisions
Grady Little used catcher Jason Varitek wisely in Game 4, but Boston's baserunning is another matter.

October 13, 2003
Neyer: Blustery fallout
Like most things involving the Yankees and Red Sox, the aftermath of Game 3 was greatly overblown.

October 10, 2003
Neyer: Andy not always dandy
Andy Pettitte has pitched brilliantly in the playoffs, but the belief he's perfect in the postseason is far from the truth.

October 9, 2003
Neyer: Postseason floaters
Knuckleball pitchers are rare in the postseason. So where does Tim Wakefield's performance in Game 1 rank?

October 8, 2003
Neyer: Advantage, New York
The Yankees should win their series against the Red Sox, except this postseason has been anything but predictable.

October 7, 2003
Neyer: It's not the system
Don't blame the A's formula for another early playoff exit. They just need to keep their heads in the game.

October 6, 2003
Neyer: Baker got it right
Forget the critics -- Dusty Baker made the correct decision to pinch-hit for Kerry Wood.

October 2, 2003
Neyer: No freebies
Walking Barry Bonds every time he comes to the plate is a strategy that simply doesn't work.

October 1, 2003
Neyer: Overrated
Just when did Joe Borowski and Tim Worrell develop that "closer's mentality"? Likely after they got the job.

September 30, 2003
Neyer: Key players
Each Division Series could hinge on the performance of one player. If so, these four could be on the hot seat.

September 29, 2003
Neyer: Not enough Ensberg?
A reader wonders if the Astros missed the playoffs because they didn't play Morgan Ensberg enough at third.

September 25, 2003
Neyer: Thome's time is now
Jim Thome has been a big run-producer for the Phillies, but over the long haul his signing remains questionable.

September 24, 2003
Neyer: Burning question
With a playoff spot on the line, why would Shawn Estes start a game for the Cubs? Because Dusty Baker says so.

September 23, 2003
Neyer: Well-rounded career
David Wells doesn't look like he's an "ageless wonder", but he certainly qualifies as one at age 40.

September 22, 2003
Neyer: A late, great bloomer
After a tremendously slow start to his career, Jamie Moyer has sparkled as he's aged.

September 18, 2003
Neyer: The A-Rod debate
Playing for a lousy team has never been a reason to exclude players from MVP consideration (see: Cal Ripken).

September 17, 2003
Neyer: It's all about the races
The Astros and Cubs coupled with the Twins and White Sox highlight the best of the pennant races.

September 16, 2003
Neyer: It's A-Rod's year
With an unimpressive field, this is finally the season for Alex Rodriguez to win the AL MVP.

September 15, 2003
Neyer: Life without Bonds
If Barry Bonds retires after this season, the Giants would face a difficult task of replacing him.

September 11, 2003
Neyer: Model of consistency
Thanks to his durability and consistency, Greg Maddux has become an all-time great.

September 10, 2003
Neyer: Random thoughts
Questions on Mark Prior, Leo Mazzone and Mike Hampton, and Roberto Alomar fill up the e-mailbag.

September 9, 2003
Neyer: Rookie debate
Forget nationalities with the Rookie of the Year award. How about making salary the eligibility component?

September 8, 2003
Neyer: Royal blunders
Give Tony Pena credit for a great season in Kansas City. But some recent bullpen decisions will prove costly.

September 5, 2003
Neyer: Livan large
With a slight change in his arm angle, Livan Hernandez has gone from an average pitcher to totally dominant.

September 4, 2003
Neyer: Enough with the old-timers
From the likes of Jeff Fassero and Jesse Orosco, it's odd that contending teams keep aging pitchers on their staffs.

September 2, 2003
Neyer: Simply marvelous!
Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the Marlins deserve to be praised for having a fine season.

August 29, 2003
A fan's-eye view of baseball in D.C.
If the Expos relocate to Washington D.C., will the team be a success? A local gives his personal take.

August 27, 2003
Recalling the '77 season on the South Side
Despite the White Sox finishing in third place in 1977, it was a season to remember for fans on the South Side.

August 25, 2003
An all-time great finale?
If Edgar Martinez retires after this season, he'll go down as having among the greatest final seasons ever.

August 21, 2003
Neyer: Portland plenty good
With the Expos in need of a permanent home, Portland fits the bill just fine as a city to adopt the team.

August 20, 2003
Neyer: Uphill battle
The Devil Rays are improving and have some intriguing prospects, but reaching .500 is still a long way off.

August 19, 2003
Neyer: The Bizzaro Cubs
In acquiring Tony Womack, the Cubs have added little help to their increasingly old and suspect lineup.

August 18, 2003
Neyer: Royals deliver in clutch
Faced with a desperate situation Sunday, the Royals salvaged the final game of their series against the Twins.

August 14, 2003
Neyer: Devil in the details
The Angels' downfall this season goes beyond injuries. Start with offseason complacency in the front office.

August 13, 2003
Neyer: Put Pete in the Hall
Putting his faults and shady actions aside, it's time for Pete Rose to become a member of the Hall of Fame.

August 12, 2003
Neyer: Proper recycling
Sure, Jack McKeon is a managerial retread. But turning around the Marlins proves he knows what he's doing.

August 11, 2003
Neyer: K's put Gagne on top
While John Smoltz is having a superb season, Eric Gagne has simply been the better pitcher.

August 7, 2003
Neyer: The Great One
Eric Gagne has been dominant from Day 1 this season, and thus is a front-runner for the NL Cy Young Award.

August 6, 2003
Neyer: Fenway Park vs. Yankee Stadium
When it comes to the enjoying the ballpark experience, "The House That Ruth Built" isn't in the same league.

August 6, 2003
Neyer: Sabean's grand plan
Under the guidance of GM Brian Sabean, the Giants continue on the path to success.

August 5, 2003
Neyer: The return of Rob & Jim
With trades and non-trades to be scrutinized, two old pals give their thoughts on all of the latest news.

August 4, 2003
Neyer: The Great Scott?
Acquiring Jose Guillen was a shrewd move by the A's, but extending Scott Hatteberg's contract was peculiar.

August 1, 2003
Neyer: Young Giants
Led by Jerome Williams and Jesse Foppert, the Giants are getting much-needed production from their rookie pitchers.

July 30, 2003
Neyer: Wunderkind
While not everything has gone right this year in Boston, Theo Epstein is proving to be one of the game's top GMs.

July 29, 2003
Neyer: Chill out people
While Fenway Park is a far better ballpark than Yankee Stadium, if you don't agree don't get hysterical about it.

July 27, 2003
Neyer: Fenway Park vs. Yankee Stadium
When it comes to the enjoying the ballpark experience, "The House That Ruth Built" isn't in the same league.

July 24, 2003
Neyer: A future plan
With J.P. Ricciardi running the show, the Blue Jays have a clear plan on how to improve their team for the future.

July 23, 2003
Neyer: Wants and needs
The trade deadline means minor tweaks for some teams, and major moves for others in order to stay in contention.

July 22, 2003
Neyer: Road woes plaguing Rockies
While the Rockies continue to struggle on the road, the addition of more productive players is a must.

July 21, 2003
Neyer: Running on empty
With Shawn Green mired in a season-long slump, the Dodgers are a team with little offensive punch.

July 18, 2003
Neyer: Don't blame sabermetrics
The thought that sabermetrics is the reason fewer American-born blacks are playing baseball is nonsensical.

July 17, 2003
Neyer: Royals better watch it
Despite starting the second half with a seven-game lead in the AL Central, the Royals face an uphill battle.

July 16, 2003
Neyer: Golden oldie
After 20 years, catcher Pat Borders is an All-Star again. The fact it's a Triple-A honor makes no difference to him.

July 14, 2003
Neyer: SABR a cut above
Only at a SABR convention can you meet Bill James and get the lowdown on Dontrelle Willis' Little League years.

July 10, 2003
Neyer: Expected best of '90s
Frank Thomas, Ken Griffey Jr. ... and Steve Avery. A look back at the anticipated best players of the '90s.

July 9, 2003
Neyer: Concern for the Twins
After advancing to the postseason last year, the Twins are struggling to find that winning consistency this season.

July 8, 2003
Neyer: Dierker is no dud
With a book out to tell his story, former Astros manager Larry Dierker has a unique perspective on the game.

July 7, 2003
Neyer: Negative reinforcement
This year's AL Central winner might score fewer runs than it allows. But is that necessarily a bad omen?

July 3, 2003
Neyer: Mora a definite somebody
Melvin Mora joins the short list of previously marginal players who earned All-Star selection.

July 2, 2003
Neyer: New faces leading D-Backs
With Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling out, a number of rookies have led Arizona back into contention.

July 1, 2003
Neyer: Random notes
What does Johnny Damon have in common with a guy named Gene Stephens? Plus, much, much more.

June 26, 2003
Neyer: Far from the ordinary
From Juan Marichal to Fernando Valenzuela to Hideo Nomo, funky deliveries worked for these pitchers.

June 25, 2003
Neyer: Badge of honor
Why the stigma of losing 20 games? Bad enough for Steve Carlton should be good enough for others.

June 24, 2003
Neyer: Baby steps
As the losses mount for Tigers rookie Jeremy Bonderman, the question should be: Is he making progress?

June 23, 2003
Neyer: Nasty sight
How impressive is Royals closer Mike MacDougal? Making Albert Pujols look silly is no small feat.

June 20, 2003
Neyer: Mazzone in detail
While Leo Mazzone hasn't been a master at developing pitchers, he's still done plenty of good for the Braves.

June 18, 2003
Neyer: Reputation to uphold
Some suggest Leo Mazzone should be a Hall of Famer. But are the Braves really that good at developing pitchers?

June 17, 2003
Neyer: Pujols on an elite level
Albert Pujols has few peers when looking at the numbers he's compiled over his first three big-league seasons.

June 16, 2003
Neyer: Down ... and out?
Expected to be serious contenders this season, the Phillies, White Sox and A's continue to struggle along.

June 12, 2003
Neyer: Whiff-le ball
The way the Yankees are swinging this season, it's no surprise they were no-hit by the Astros.

June 11, 2003
Neyer: Flawed ideas
Commissioner Bud's misguided notion of following the NFL and NBA plan is downright dangerous.

June 10, 2003
Neyer: Don't discount The Big Hurt
In comparing the careers of Frank Thomas and Edgar Martinez, Thomas comes out the more productive player.

June 9, 2003
Neyer: Four on the floor
Toronto has scrapped the four-man rotation for now, but the concept deserves to be revisited.

June 4, 2003
Neyer: Sosa not all bad
While Sammy Sosa cheated in using a corked bat, don't look at him in a bad light.

June 3, 2003
Neyer: Wild things
For some flamethrowers, control can be a tricky issue both on and off the field.

June 2, 2003
Neyer: Jays to give four-man a go
Despite it being an unconventional approach, the Blue Jays for the time being will employ a four-man rotation.

May 30, 2003
Neyer: Grand theft
It's another Bagwell-for-Andersen trade, only this time Boston is the team guilty of larceny by acquiring Kim.

May 29, 2003
Neyer: M's on a roll
From solid pitching to solid defense to a solid batting order, the Mariners display few faults.

May 27, 2003
Neyer: No Ryan? Say what?
How could Nolan Ryan not be included in the list of the top five pitchers since World War II? Easy. He doesn't belong.

May 23, 2003
Neyer: Midsummer squeeze
Expanded All-Star rosters means you can forget seeing late heroics from real stars like A-Rod or Bonds.

May 23, 2003
Neyer: Rocket age
Who is the best pitcher since World War II? Roger Clemens is definitely making a case for himself.

May 21, 2003
Neyer: Digging through the e-mailbag
Are Rafael Palmeiro and Fred McGriff Hall-of-Famers? The debate heats up.

May 20, 2003
Neyer: A look around the majors
Taking a quick glance at the standings finds a surging Blue Jays team ... and plenty more.

May 19, 2003
Neyer: "Moneyball" emails
Is OPS the magic bullet for gauging a player's offensive value? Not without a little modification.

May 15, 2003
Neyer: Follow the leader
Several young executives who worked under John Hart in Cleveland are now making names for themselves.

May 13, 2003
Neyer: Q&A; with Michael Lewis
The author of "Moneyball" describes why the business of evaluating baseball talent is so compelling.

May 13, 2003
Neyer: Too early to crown
The biggest surprise so far? Try Atlanta, not Kansas City. But don't give the Braves another NL East title just yet.

May 12, 2003
Neyer: Bring on the Yankees!
Would an "All-Star team" from the Devil Rays, Brewers, and Tigers be a competitive team? Take a look.

May 8, 2003
Neyer: Top hitting pitchers
Babe Ruth, we all know. But who else is on the list of the best-hitting pitchers of all-time? Take a look.

May 7, 2003
Neyer: An All-Star plan
Is baseball's decision to award home-field advantage in the World Series to the winner of the All-Star Game a shrewd move?

May 6, 2003
Neyer: Balls and strikes
Questec, the system in place to aid umpires to call a uniform strike zone, is a process that should continue to improve the quality of games.

May 5, 2003
Neyer: Power over speed
Though it doesn't make for better baseball, the stolen base has dropped off due to the increase in home runs.

May 1, 2003
Neyer: Jones and more Jones
Users offer their passionate responses to Rob's column on Todd Jones' anti-gay remarks.

April 30, 2003
Neyer: Work on changing thoughts
Todd Jones showed he's ignorant for his anti-gay remarks, but punishing him for his comments definitely isn't the solution.

April 29, 2003
Neyer: Figuring out pitch counts
How important are pitch counts? While there isn't a definite answer to the question, limiting pitchers on how much they throw is a wise decision.

April 28, 2003
Neyer: Millwood among the elite
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Kevin Millwood pitched a no-hitter in that he's been putting up impressive numbers since last year.

April 25, 2003
Neyer: Putting together the pieces
Runs scored and runs allowed ultimately translate into wins and losses. And fragments of those numbers provide even more details.

April 24, 2003
Neyer: Closing the deal
The Red Sox went into the season with a closer-by-committee bullpen. That closer-by-committee pen has now been pared down to two pitchers.

April 23, 2003
Neyer: Polar opposites
When you talk of teams on opposite spectrums, look no farther than the Yankees and Tigers.

April 21, 2003
Neyer: Solving the Rickey riddle
Did Rickey Henderson really avoid legging out triples? Our readers pose some interesting theories.

April 18, 2003
Neyer: Rickey be stopping at second
Rickey Henderson, the greatest speedster of all-time, statistically appears to have a bias against triples.

April 17, 2003
Neyer: Small-market surprises
In assembling their rosters for this season, the surprising Royals and Pirates did so mostly in very different ways.

April 16, 2003
Neyer: It's all over!
It's only April, but a slow start and the red-hot Giants mean the D-Backs have little shot in the NL West.

April 15, 2003
Neyer: A Royal success
In winning 10 of their first 11 games, the Royals have put themselves in a class few other teams in history can lay claim to.

April 11, 2003
Neyer: Digging deeper on Rocker
The belief that John Rocker's career went down the tubes after he made disparaging remarks prior to the 2000 season is far from the truth.

April 9, 2003
Neyer: A perfect pupil
As Rich Harden continues to dominate in the minor leagues, a spot could soon be opening for him on the A's starting staff.

April 8, 2003
Neyer: Going through the e-mail
From the Red Sox picking up Pedro Martinez's option to the red-hot Pirates, Rob answers a few of the questions in his jam-packed e-mailbag.

April 7, 2003
Neyer: The forgotten man
A man named Bill Ford pitched in the major leagues for a brief time in 1936. But until recently, there was no mention of him in the history books.

April 4, 2003
Neyer: A-Rod needs to pick it up
While A-Rod is moving up the charts among baseball's top all-time players, he's not yet at Honus Wagner's level.

April 2, 2003
Neyer: Breaking the curse
It's been since 1918 that the Red Sox last won the World Series. Rob predicts that will all come to an end this season.

April 1, 2003
Neyer: The Yankees' highs and lows
While the Yankees will cash in with their new YES TV deal, they will certainly feel the effects from the injury to Derek Jeter.

March 31, 2003
Neyer: Brilliance all around
Baseball's fifth revolution -- the new breed of executives -- has begun in its earnest and it will be interesting to follow its path.

March 28, 2003
Neyer: A long road ahead
Filled with young and inexperienced pitching staffs, the Royals and Tigers will certainly face tough times in 2003.

March 26, 2003
Neyer: Is April all that important?
While it certainly helps for teams to play well in April, failure to do well in the season's first month hasn't spelled doom for all teams in recent years.

March 24, 2003
Neyer: Handle with kid gloves
While it must be tempting to slot the 20-year-old Jeremy Bonderman into their rotation, the Tigers should be cautious to not overexpose the young right-hander.

March 21, 2003
Neyer: Jays' grand plan
In signing both Vernon Wells and Eric Hinske to five-year contracts, the Blue Jays are following a plan that should lead to future success.

March 19, 2003
Neyer: D-Backs gamble on Gonzo
The Diamondbacks definitely took a chance that could have disastrous results in re-signing Luis Gonzalez through the 2006 season.

March 17, 2003
Neyer: A's in good shape
The A's lost Jason Giambi after the 2001 season. The same will happen with Miguel Tejada after 2003. But don't believe the A's will fall flat in 2004.

March 14, 2003
Neyer: Losing his edge?
Over the past week and a half, Rob has gone out in the field to speak with baseball executives. Now, his credibility is being questioned because of it.

March 13, 2003
Neyer: A developing plan
From having players develop better plate discipline to also developing better young pitchers, GM Allard Baird has a clear focus on how to improve the Royals.

March 11, 2003
Neyer: A's for effort
A's assistant GM Paul DePodesta discusses his job along with the challenges of remaining a contender year in and year out in Oakland.

March 6, 2003
Neyer: Champs stay put
Angels GM Bill Stoneman tells Rob Neyer why his club has essentially the same roster in 2003 which won the World Series last year.

March 6, 2003
Neyer: New year, new look
Rob Neyer sits down with Giants GM Brian Sabean in sunny Arizona to discuss the new-look Giants.

March 5, 2003
Neyer: Always on the prowl
Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd discusses his job along with the challenge of playing in Colorado.

March 3, 2003
Neyer: No questioning Garagiola
Rob Neyer missed a chance to interview Joe Garagiola Jr., who's made few bad moves as Arizona's GM.

February 28, 2003
Neyer: A Veterans Committee overload
Rob responds to a slew of e-mail on the continuing hot topic of the Veterans Committee.

February 26, 2003
Neyer: The new Veterans Committee
Rob wrote a column back in August of 2001, detailing the formation of the new Veterans Committee. It rings true to Wednesday's ballot results.

February 25, 2003
Neyer: Pushing for Santo
Of the players being considered by the Veterans Committee, the easiest case can be made for Ron Santo.

February 24, 2003
Neyer: The good Boss
It's absurd to think the Yankees are great in spite of George Steinbrenner. They're great because of him.

February 21, 2003
Neyer: Dipping into the mailbag
Could baseball thrive in Las Vegas? Is it smart for the Reds to bat Adam Dunn leadoff? Rob responds to user e-mail questions.

February 19, 2003
Neyer: A two-way wonder
Having previously failed to make it in the majors as a hitter, Brooks Kieschnick has proven he should get a chance now that he's become a two-way player.

February 14, 2003
Neyer: Caple-Neyer II
Rob and Jim Caple renew their discussion/argument. But this one centers on the viability of a major-league team playing in Portland.

February 12, 2003
Neyer: Why the concern?
Rob questions all the fuss concerning the Yankees' starting pitching and the Red Sox's relief pitching.

February 12, 2003
Neyer: Just awful!
Running down the list of baseball's all-time worst teams ... and, believe it or not, the Devil Rays aren't on it.

February 10, 2003
Neyer: The great debate
Rob gets into an e-mail discussion/argument with colleague Jim Caple concerning intentional walks.

February 10, 2003
Neyer: A final look
For the last time, Rob tries to figure out the significance of the A's 20-game winning streak last year.

February 10, 2003
Neyer: The Washington Lobbyists?
When Orioles owner Peter Angelos finally gives in, all roads for the Expos will lead to Washington, D.C.

February 7, 2003
Neyer: A must read
Rob writes an open letter to Sandy Alderson, urging him to consider implementing a new intentional-walk rule.

February 5, 2003
Neyer: Laws of probability
Rob delves into the laws of probability in attempting to determine the occurrence of actual streaks by baseball teams.

February 3, 2003
Neyer: Getting some cards
From Melvin Mora to Jose Cruz Jr. to Trot Nixon, Rob goes through the players he got in a pack of 2003 Topps baseball cards.

January 31, 2003
Neyer: Oh, so steady
For five straight years, the AL East standings from top (Yankees) to bottom (Devil Rays) have stayed exactly the same.

January 29, 2003
Neyer: Sandy's the man
Rob is thrilled after finding out that Sandy Alderson is expected to have a big role in the 2003 All-Star Game.

January 28, 2003
Neyer: Mr. Baltimore
Rob sits down for an interview with actor Josh Charles, a lifelong Orioles fan.

January 27, 2003
Neyer: More on Biggio ...
Rob responds to user e-mail on whether or not the Astros should sign Craig Biggio to a contract extension.

January 24, 2003
Neyer: Just say, no
Rob says Astros owner Drayton McLane needs to use his head and not his heart when deciding whether or not to give Craig Biggio a contract extension.

January 22, 2003
Neyer: Solid as a Rockie
The Rockies should be an improved club in 2003 thanks to the additions of Jose Hernandez and Preston Wilson along with the subtraction of Mike Hampton.

January 17, 2003
Neyer: Just win, baby
The owners want the league that wins the All-Star Game to have home-field advantage for the World Series. Rob still thinks this is a good idea because it means the players will want to win the game. And why play a game if nobody cares who wins?

January 15, 2003
Neyer: A challenger for the Twins
Based upon last season's final standings, the Twins appear to be a much better team than the White Sox. But Rob Neyer isn't sure that's the case. Especially now.

January 13, 2003
Neyer: Topics for a slow January
The baseball world is slow going, especially for Pudge Rodriguez and the lack of interest in him.

January 10, 2003
Neyer: Best remaining free agents
Rob analyzes the players left on the free-agent market and points out the good buys and bad buys.

January 8, 2003
Neyer: Random thoughts
Rob goes around the majors with thoughts on Theo Epstein, Brad Fullmer, Roger Clemens and a few others.

January 6, 2003
Neyer: Life in the 'L's'
Rob picked up the new edition of the "Baseball Register" and strolled through some pages to dig up some commentary.

January 2, 2003
Neyer: Buckling down
In the second of two interviews, Rob has a Q&A; session with Phillies assistant GM Mike Arbuckle.

December 28, 2002
Neyer: One able assistant
In the first of two interviews, Rob has a Q&A; session with Astros assistant GM Tim Purpura.

December 26, 2002
Neyer: Letters on the Hall (part II)
Rob offers a part II as he responds to readers making their cases on some potential Hall of Famers.

December 23, 2002
Neyer: Letters on the Hall
Readers make their cases on some potential Hall of Famers and Rob tells them why they're wrong.

December 20, 2002
Neyer: Schuerholz blew it
Braves GM John Schuerholz can only blame himself for making the horrible mistake of trading Kevin Millwood to the Phillies.

December 20, 2002
Neyer: Dipping into the mailbag
From Hideki Matsui to the Braves to Theo Epstein, Rob answers e-mail questions from his readers.

December 18, 2002
Neyer: Braves desperately need Maddux
Russ Ortiz and Paul Byrd are nice. But the Braves' staff won't be dominant without Greg Maddux.

December 16, 2002
Neyer: Will new rules be for best?
Rob feels that despite there being new rules in place, not much is likely to change when Veterans Committee members voters cast their ballots for the Hall of Fame.

December 11, 2002
Neyer: The strange love of Pete Rose
It's tough to understand the willingness of fans to blindly forget what Pete Rose has done.

December 9, 2002
Neyer: Who should Expos get rid of?
In their continuing need to cut payroll, should the Expos trade Vladimir Guerrero or Bartolo Colon? Rob takes a peek at what needs to be done in order for the Expos to stay competitive.

December 6, 2002
Neyer: Braves' reign will end
The Atlanta Braves have won 11 division titles in 12 season. They won the NL East in 2002 by 19.5 games. But with Tom Glavine leaving and the Phillies makes moves, will 2003 be the year the reign ends?

December 5, 2002
Neyer: Murray, Sandberg deserve election
Eddie Murray and Ryne Sandberg are on the Hall of Fame ballot. Do they deserve enshrinement?

December 2, 2002
Neyer: Letters to the columnist
Rob answers letters on Tom Glavine's future effectiveness and Darryl Kile's name showing up on the Hall of Fame ballot.

November 27, 2002
Neyer: Glavine a bad risk
At age 36, Tom Glavine may not be a good bet to keep producing at a high level for the next three years.

November 22, 2002
Neyer: The managerial interview
So, what goes on during the interview process for a new manager? Rob spoke with three GMs to get their take.

November 22, 2002
Neyer: All downhill after Coors?
Rob does the research to see if hitters on the whole suffer after leaving the friendly confines of Coors Field.

November 19, 2002
Neyer: Mazzone will be key for Hampton
Rob says if anyone will be able to turn Mike Hampton around, Leo Mazzone is certainly the man.

November 15, 2002
Neyer: Awards are irrelevant
From the MVPs to the Cy Youngs to the Gold Gloves, Rob says all the awards are fast becoming irrelevant.

November 13, 2002
Neyer: Notes on free agents
A quick scroll through the free-agent market has Rob wondering about all the old guys, Robin Ventura and Drew Henson, and a sleeper pitcher who could come cheap.

November 11, 2002
Neyer: Beane stays in Oakland
With Billy Beane not joining the front office in Boston, Beantown writers should be happy.

November 6, 2002
Neyer: The rise and fall of Mike Gimbel
Before Bill James, the Red Sox hired a statistical consultant named Mike Gimbel.

November 6, 2002
Neyer: Sabermetricians joining baseball's inner circle
From Bill James to Keith Law, sabermetricians are finally being brought aboard by teams to give their expertise.

November 1, 2002
Neyer: The demise of the Handbook
The Major League Handbook is no longer being published. Rob talks with its founders, Bill James and John Dewan.

October 30, 2002
Neyer: From minor to major
Rob believes having success as a minor-league manager can only help someone in trying to land a big-league job.

October 28, 2002
Neyer: World Series wrapup
Rob checks in with a World Series wrap and wonders how much the Giants' weak bench cost them and wonders about the best Game 7s ever.

October 27, 2002
Neyer: World Series diary
Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 7 of the World Series.

October 26, 2002
Neyer: Rooting for Bonds, Appier
Rob found himself rooting for Kevin Appier in Game 6. But he wants Barry Bonds to win, too.

October 26, 2002
Neyer: World Series diary
Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 6 of the World Series.

October 24, 2002
Neyer: World Series diary
Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 5 of the World Series.

October 23, 2002
Neyer: World Series diary
Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 4 of the World Series. Sometimes, youneverknow.

October 23, 2002
Neyer: Measuring managers
Dusty Baker is one of the game's great managers, but he's not the greatest. Not yet, anyway.

October 22, 2002
Neyer: It's K-razy
Rob believes that baseball should close the loophole that allowed the Angels to add Francisco Rodriguez to their postseason roster.

October 20, 2002
Neyer: Dunston as DH?
Shawon Dunston was the DH for the Giants in Game 2. That begs the question: Is he the worst DH in World Series history?

October 19, 2002
Neyer: Sanders needs more hot nights
Reggie Sanders will have to continue playing well to help overcome Dusty Baker's Minor blunder.

October 17, 2002
Neyer: Almost too close to call
The Angels will let Barry Bonds compete, but that doesn't mean they're handing this evenly matched Series to the Giants.

October 16, 2002
Neyer: Back in 1962
The San Francisco Giants and second-year Los Angeles Angels both reached the high points in their franchise histories in 1962.

October 16, 2002
Neyer: The 2003 Twins
With several young players from a well-stocked farm system ready to play in the majors, Rob thinks it would be best if the Twins deal a few players, including Torii Hunter.

October 14, 2002
Neyer: Angels are deserving
Rob thinks there aren't many fans who deserved a pennant more than those of the Angels.

October 9, 2002
Neyer: Good call by Gardenhire
Today, Ron Gardenhire looks like a genius for pitching Joe Mays in Game 1. But will we feel the same way in a few days?

October 8, 2002
Neyer: Bobby and Barry
Rob has thoughts on the postseason reputations of Bobby Cox and Barry Bonds.

October 7, 2002
Neyer: D-Backs showing signs of age
In looking ahead to 2003, the Diamondbacks appear to be full of aging question marks.

October 3, 2002
Neyer: Rating the managerial openings
Rob looks at all the managerial openings and has a special rating system for determining the best job available.

October 3, 2002
Neyer: Does the shift matter?
The shift doesn't make much difference, unless the hitter it's being used against is both stubborn and stupid.

October 1, 2002
Neyer: Scioscia made the wrong call
Mike Scioscia wanted to save Troy Percival for after the Angels got the lead. Of course, they never got it back.

October 1, 2002
Neyer: Four Division Series, four questions
Rob asks and answers four important questions -- one from each Division Series -- heading into the 2002 playoffs.

September 27, 2002
Neyer: Taylor didn't find talent
The Brewers' record grew worse each year under GM Dean Taylor and his minor-league system is barren of top prospects. In other words, he deserved to be fired.

September 25, 2002
Neyer: High steals, low runs
Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre and Dave Roberts are tied for the NL lead in stolen bases, but are nowhere near the league leaders in runs scored.

September 24, 2002
Neyer: M's not so bad
After winning 116 games last season, the Mariners will fail to make the postseason this year. But in all honesty, they've had a good year.

September 23, 2002
Neyer: Final-week notes
Rob has some notes on the new uniform policy, Johnson vs. Schilling (it'll come down to their last starts) and Pete Rose being left out.

September 20, 2002
Neyer: Who was Hank Borowy?
What do Bartolo Colon and Hank Borowy have in common? Rob tells the interesting story.

September 19, 2002
Neyer: Pythagoras says ...
Pythagoras is usually a master at predicting wins and losses based on runs scored and allowed. But this year is a different story, reports Rob.

September 18, 2002
Neyer: WOW
Rob went in search of hitters having WOW seasons. You may be surprised how few of them there really are.

September 17, 2002
Neyer: Rising from the depths
With essentially the same roster, the Angels have gone from a below .500 team last year to a playoff club.

September 16, 2002
Neyer: Baseball in turmoil? So what
Baseball is full of greed, turmoil and bad marketing. So, what else is new?

September 12, 2002
Neyer: Things to watch
Besides the NL wild-card race, Rob has a events to pay attention to the rest of the season.

September 11, 2002
Neyer: Quick peek at free agents
Free-agent hitters include Jeff Kent and Ivan Rodriguez. Rob discusses which ones are the best bets to go after.

September 10, 2002
Neyer: When the Giants got Kent
Giants GM Brian Sabean was unmercifully criticized after trading Matt Williams for Jeff Kent in 1996.

September 8, 2002
Neyer: A plan for the Expos
What's to become of the Montreal Expos? Rob suggests a radical idea: have them play in three cities in 2003.

September 6, 2002
Neyer: Best player usually is MVP
Rob says enough with the talk that a player like A-Rod can't be an MVP just because he plays for a last-place team.

September 4, 2002
Neyer: Beane's the man
Despite having little money to work with, Billy Beane continues to show he's the best GM in baseball.

September 4, 2002
Neyer: Looking back ... A's are awesome
Rob has decided enough is enough. No longer will he place his foot in his mouth when it comes to burying the A's early in a season.

August 28, 2002
Neyer: Should you sign an older pitcher?
Is it a wise decision to sign an older pitcher? Rob Neyer spoke with a few GMs to get their insight on the matter.

August 28, 2002
Neyer: Seeking more 300-game winners
With improvements in conditioning and medicine, perhaps the four-man rotation should become common again.

August 22, 2002
Neyer: Sosa and Soriano
Like a young Sammy Sosa, Alfonso Soriano swings at everything. What kind of career path will he follow?

August 21, 2002
Neyer: Three-team extravaganza
With three teams deadlocked atop the AL West, we can only hope a strike won't ruin what should be a fantastic September.

August 20, 2002
Neyer: Sacrifices, part II
Rob has been anti-bunt, but now reports there are situations where a bunt may be a good play.

August 19, 2002
Neyer: Making sacrifices
Most of the teams with few sacrifice bunts are sabermetrically inclined, like the A's or Yankees. And there is Luis Pujols and the Detroit Tigers.

August 15, 2002
Neyer: A new kind of baseball owner
John Henry grew up listening to Harry Caray and playing table-top baseball. You can also call him a stathead.

August 14, 2002
Neyer: A night of baseball
A night of flipping the channels meant seeing Roger Clemens, Matt Morris and Barry Zito in action.

August 13, 2002
Neyer: Best rookie? Try Jennings
Who is Jason Jennings? The best rookie in the National League, that's who.

August 12, 2002
Neyer: Please, no more K's
Fewer home runs and more strikeouts? That's hardly a good way to go about improving the game.

August 8, 2002
Neyer: From the archives
From the archives

August 8, 2002
Neyer: No Gold for Jeter
Has Derek Jeter really improved his defense this season? Color at least one man skeptical.

August 7, 2002
Neyer: Notes on the Diamondbacks
Rob wonders about Johnson and Schilling and about all those sidearmers on Arizona's pitching staff.

August 6, 2002
Neyer: This date in history
The year was 1952 and 46-year-old Satchel Paige was still winning big-league games. But Virgil Trucks was the pitcher to watch in this year.

August 5, 2002
Neyer: Erstad extension too much
Darin Erstad's numbers simply don't justify the contract extension he signed with the Angels.

August 1, 2002
Neyer: Mets needed an outfielder
Did the Mets need a productive outfielder a fifth starter at the trade deadline?

July 31, 2002
Neyer: Trade analysis
Rob gives his quick takes on the deadline deals.

July 30, 2002
Neyer: This date in history
Lou Kretlow had a lightning bolt of a fastball, but was never able to put it together except for one week in 1952.

July 29, 2002
Neyer: Of Angels and Mariners
Grizzled veterans Kevin Appier and Jamie Moyer put on quite a show on Sunday.

July 26, 2002
Neyer: Best-ever defensive players
From Ozzie Smith at shortstop to Andruw Jones in center field, Rob gives his list of the greatest defensive players by position.

July 24, 2002
Neyer: Shock the world!
The Twins are winning with their bats and now Joe Mays and Brad Radke are perhaps back to help out the rotation.

July 23, 2002
Neyer: Interview with Michael Chabon
Rob interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon about his love of baseball.

July 22, 2002
Neyer: Forgotten moments
Baseball's most forgotten moments.

July 22, 2002
Neyer: A most memorable marketing ploy
Baseball wants you to vote on its 30 most memorable moments. The problem is, writes Rob Neyer, is that many of the moments aren't moments or memorable.

July 19, 2002
Neyer: Sorting out the surprises
Rob wanders through the sortable stats to find the surprising hitters (they aren't many) and the biggest busts.

July 17, 2002
Neyer: Trying something different
The Padres have a terrific group of young pitching prospects. Rob looks at the system the team has in place to prepare them for the major leagues.

July 16, 2002
Neyer: This date in history
You think baseball is messed up now? Go back in time to July 16, 1902, when shenanigans involving John McGraw led to one man owning two teams.

July 15, 2002
Neyer: A knuckleballer may lead them
Jared Fernandez and his "hard" knuckleball are a key for the Reds' slim pennant hopes.

July 11, 2002
Neyer: West is best
Rob writes on how the best division races this season are in the AL and NL West.

July 9, 2002
Neyer: All-Star diary
Rob's running account of the All-Star Game ends up with a surprise defense of Bud Selig.

July 9, 2002
Neyer: Interview with Fred Willard
Rob interviews actor Fred Willard, who grew up in Cleveland as a big fan of the Indians and outfielder Jeff Heath.

July 8, 2002
Neyer: It's all pitching in L.A.
Good pitching has carried the Dodgers in the first half, but is it good enough to win the NL West?

July 5, 2002
Neyer: Baylor not suited for managing
As a manager, Don Baylor was the king of the sacrifice bunt. Overall, he had little success in running the ship.

July 3, 2002
Neyer: Teams over individuals
There is new evidence that teams, not individuals, historically have the most success on batting average on balls in play.

July 2, 2002
Neyer: Tale of two All-Stars
Rob was critical at times last year about Alfonso Soriano and Shea Hillenbrand and admits he was wrong ... then again, maybe Hillenbrand still has something to prove.

June 28, 2002
Neyer: Bad Fenway, good Fenway
Rob was back at Fenway Park this week for the first time since the 2000 season and saw a much more positive atmosphere.

June 27, 2002
Neyer: Good move for Expos
Expos made a good move to acquire Bartolo Colon.

June 27, 2002
Neyer: From the archives
From the archives

June 26, 2002
Neyer: A trip to the minors
On his swing to the East Coast, Rob took trips to Staten Island and Coney Island to take in some minor-league baseball.

June 25, 2002
Neyer: A conversation from Shea
Rob spent an afternoon watching the Mets play the Royals with fellow ESPN.com columnist Jim Baker.

June 24, 2002
Neyer: A day in Montreal
Rob spent a day in Montreal, where baseball is slowly melting away into nothing.

June 21, 2002
Neyer: From the mailbag
Mailbag

June 21, 2002
Neyer: From the archives
From the archives

June 20, 2002
Neyer: Falling to .500
The once-proud Royals are about to see their career franchise record fall below .500.

June 19, 2002
Neyer: Indians out of it for 2002
Todd Dunwoody? Cleveland's latest call-up is another sign that the Indians lack the hitting to get back in the playoff chase this season.

June 19, 2002
Neyer: Quick Hit
Quick hit

June 18, 2002
Neyer: Interview with Mike Curto
Mike Curto is the Triple-A broadcaster for the Tacoma Rainiers, dreaming of the major leagues, just like the players. But it's a difficult path to The Show.

June 13, 2002
Neyer: Who are the six contraction candidates?
If there are six teams besides the Expos "up" for contraction, the Royals have to be one of them.

June 12, 2002
Neyer: Cirillo hasn't panned out for M's
Pat Gillick tried to improve the Mariners at third base, but Jeff Cirillo hasn't been hitting so far.

June 11, 2002
Neyer: Potential
Adolfo Phillips could have been a big star and his trade may have cost the Cubs the pennant in '69. Here's his story.

June 10, 2002
Neyer: A quick trek through the standings
Rob takes a tour through the standings and likes what he sees from the Twins and Cardinals, says the Diamondbacks look tough to beat and wonders if the Reds can stay in the race.

June 6, 2002
Neyer: Say no to high school players?
If teams decide against drafting high school players, then maybe they should not even scout them.

June 4, 2002
Neyer: Interview with Malcolm Gladwell
New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell has some interesting takes on baseball, home runs and drug use.

June 4, 2002
Neyer: Tosca joins rare group
New Blue Jays skipper Carlos Tosca never played in the majors ... or the minors.

June 3, 2002
Neyer: Crucial series for A's
The A's have the exact same record after 55 games as they did last year. But don't look for them to repeat their 2001 magic.

May 30, 2002
Neyer: The steroids mess
Rob has some quick thoughts on the recent revelations of steroid use in baseball.

May 29, 2002
Neyer: The NL Central ...
Rob has some quick thoughts on all six teams in the NL Central.

May 29, 2002
Neyer: Two walks for Williams
A baseball researcher has uncovered two missing walks from Ted Williams' historic 1941 campaign.

May 28, 2002
Neyer: War time
If not for a stint in the Army, Willie Mays may have caught Babe Ruth before Hank Aaron.

May 23, 2002
Neyer: Beane's track record
Billy Beane just traded a good hitter (Jeremy Giambi) for a bad hitter (John Mabry). But Rob Neyer suggests Beane's track record has few bad trades on it.

May 22, 2002
Neyer: Hyped pitching debuts
Mark Prior is the latest pitcher to join the list of most-hyped debuts. Rob Neyer has the stories.

May 21, 2002
Neyer: Interview with writer Richard Lally
Writer Richard Lally explains how he secured an interview with Frankie Crosetti and what it was like working with Bill Lee.