The business of youth baseball doesn’t have to harm our children

Youth baseball programs often fill young players’ minds with grandiose dreams, but what they often get instead are bodies that wear down prematurely.

Youth baseball programs often fill young players’ minds with grandiose dreams, but what they often get instead are bodies that wear down prematurely.

MLB free agents: J.D. Martinez’s reported contract demands are well above his worth

Though J.D. Martinez generated exemplary walk-year production in 2017, his mega deal eludes him — even with spring training less than five weeks away.

Though J.D. Martinez generated exemplary walk-year production in 2017, his mega deal eludes him — even with spring training less than five weeks away.

MLB free agents: Why a bidding war for Eric Hosmer makes no sense

In the latest installment of baseball contracts destined to fail, the Padres and Royals seem committed to engage in a bidding war for free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer — a commodity likely to age poorly and ultimately become a disappointing invest…

In the latest installment of baseball contracts destined to fail, the Padres and Royals seem committed to engage in a bidding war for free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer — a commodity likely to age poorly and ultimately become a disappointing investment.

Derek Jeter’s short time as Marlins exec has eroded his baseball reputation

Imprudent decisions stemming from unpreparedness and/or unwillingness to take advice from someone with experience in the role show Derek Jeter as business executive is not a natural fit.

Imprudent decisions stemming from unpreparedness and/or unwillingness to take advice from someone with experience in the role show Derek Jeter as business executive is not a natural fit.

MLB free agents 2017-18: Players whose contracts will likely burden their new teams

Despite evolving models that balance the longevity of a player’s contract with a salary worthy of the anticipated production value, teams often fail to find an equilibrium.

Despite evolving models that balance the longevity of a player’s contract with a salary worthy of the anticipated production value, teams often fail to find an equilibrium.