Keith Law
Keith Law is the senior baseball analyst for Scouts Inc. Before joining ESPN, Law served as special assistant to the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and was a writer for Baseball Prospectus.
Insider Intel: 2009 World Series October 27, 2009
Keith Law checks in with a scout's eye on the 2009 World Series, offering five keys for the Phillies, five for the Yankees and an ultimate series prediction. Plus notes from Inside Edge, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN Stats & Information.
Starlin Castro headed for stardom October 21, 2009
Keith Law reports from the Arizona Fall League. Some observations: Starlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs observation is a future star and Austin Romine of the New York Yankees could be the New York Yankees' successor to Jorge Posada.
Tanner Scheppers looks like the real deal October 19, 2009
Keith Law checks in from the Oct. 17 weekend of action in the Arizona Fall League, finding (among many things) that Tanner Scheppers could be the real deal, Andrew Miller is working on his delivery, and Ike Davis is like Jobu in "Major League."
Dustin Ackley and Jenrry Mejia impressive in AFL October 16, 2009
Keith Law checks in from the Arizona Fall League. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 MLB draft, Dustin Ackley, is looking sharp -- as are Jenrry Mejia and Domonic Brown of the Mets and Phillies' organizations, respectively.
Insider Intel: Twins vs. Yankees October 07, 2009
Keith Law previews the Twins and Yankees ALDS, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad, and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: Notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats and Info.
Insider Intel: Angels versus Red Sox October 06, 2009
Keith Law previews the Red Sox and Angels series, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Scouting the Minnesota Twins October 07, 2009
The Twins feature the game's best all-around player in Joe Mauer, but they lack other ingredients to compete in the postseason.
Insider Intel: Cardinals vs. Dodgers October 06, 2009
Keith Law previews the Cardinals and Dodgers, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad, and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: Notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Order of selection for 2010 Draft October 05, 2009
Keith Law explains the order for the 2010 MLB Draft.
Scouting the Philadelphia Phillies October 03, 2009
Philadelphia has several areas of real strength and only one major weakness: its bullpen.
Scouting the Los Angeles Angels October 02, 2009
The Angels' potent offense compensates for a weaker starting rotation and a less effective bullpen.
Scouting the St. Louis Cardinals October 02, 2009
The Cardinals have a strong rotation and a lineup anchored by perhaps the best hitter in the game, but their shaky bullpen is a concern.
Scouting the Colorado Rockies October 04, 2009
The Rockies made a run for the wild card and at the Dodgers in the NL West, but it had more to do with their young talent than the firing of manager Clint Hurdle and the installation of Jim Tracy.
Scouting the Boston Red Sox October 03, 2009
If the Red Sox's starting pitching pitches up to its potential, they'll be very tough to beat
Scouting the Los Angeles Dodgers October 04, 2009
The Dodgers have a great bullpen, but they have a few major unanswered questions in their rotation and around a few of their better hitters.
Scouting the New York Yankees October 02, 2009
The Yankees mash, throw hard, and they miss bats. Will that be enough for their first pennant since 2003?
Nats' Detwiler rediscovering his stuff September 26, 2009
NCAA's antics will push talent away September 24, 2009
The NCAA sent questionnaires to unsigned MLB draft picks, and it's designed to help college baseball at the players' expense.
D-backs sign top Italian pitcher September 24, 2009
The Twins signed a German with a fascinating family.
Harper and others compete at trials September 21, 2009
Bryce Harper and other top prep players competed to be on the roster of the U.S. U-18 team; here's a report on who impressed and who didn't.
INSIDER
Sign Of The Times
The Red Sox's acquisition of Jeremy Hermida is one of many likely trades this offseason that'll involve small- and mid-market teams moving players to big-market teams for second-rate packages.
Big Apple's big dream
Chad Ford examines whether or not the Knick's offseason plan for 2010 can still work.
Making the best better
Todd McShay explains how the top three college QBs can improve.
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Seats Of Gold
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