Previously on Beyond the Box Score
Gerardo Parra: A star on the rise by Ken Woolums | Beyond the Box Score
Ken Woolums examined Diamondbacks fourth outfielder turned star Gerardo Parra.MLB All-Star Game 2013: The 2013 BtBS NL All-Star Starters by Bryan Grosnick | Beyond the Box Score
Bryan Grosnick revealed the Beyond the Box Score staff's picks for the 2013 NL All-Star starters.BtBS Podcast #67: Imbalanced by Blake Murphy | Beyond the Box Score
Blake Murphy and Bryan Grosnick discussed three teenagers performing well at A-ball, the Jays' hot streak, division imbalance and more.Visualizing Home Run Pitch Locations by Chris St. John | Beyond the Box Score
Chris St. John created an interactive visualization of where home runs were pitched in the strike zone by pitch type, distance, speed, and damage.
Around the Sabersphere
So It’s Ricky Nolasco You’re After by Jeff Sullivan | FanGraphs
Jeff Sullivan of FanGraphs provided a detailed breakdown of Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco, whose name has been bandied about as a trade candidate.The Lineup Card: 10 Hollywood Endings for Major-League Teams | Baseball Prospectus
The Baseball Prospectus staff cast teams and their players as they outlined team's possible Hollywood endings.BOB: San Jose Sues MLB by Brian Borawski | The Hardball Times
Brian Borawski of The Hardball Times brought us up to speed on the business happenings in baseball, focusing on the lawsuit brought against MLB by the city of San Jose.A Prospect Snuff Film: Dylan Bundy Needs Tommy John by Drew Fairservice | Getting Blanked
Drew Fairservice reacted to the news that Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy would undergo Tommy John surgery and outlined the rosters for the Futures Game.
Around SB Nation
Corey Hart, the Worst First Basemen Ever, and the Wrath of the Gods by Steven Goldman |SB Nation
Steven Goldman discussed how an injury to Corey Hart lead the Brewers to employ a terrible corps of first basemen.Mark Teixeira to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery by Matt Conner | SB Nation
Matt Conner broke the news that Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira would miss the rest of the season after learning that his injured wrist had not been healing properly.When Being a Great Baseball Player Just Isn't Enough by Rob Neyer | Baseball Nation
Rob Neyer explained how Yasiel Puig's tremendous athleticism sets him apart from his peers.
Outside the Sabersphere
Regret The Error by Craig Silverman
In Regret the Error, Craig Silverman details the history of journalism and explains why accuracy and accountability in reporting is crucial for the survival of traditional journalism and a democratic society.
