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Baseball writer · former MLB pitcher
Anthony Ranaudo
Anthony Ranaudo pitched in the major leagues before turning to writing about the game for the fans who love it. He brings a former player's read to every take — optimistic by nature and usually in the players' and front offices' corner — to give readers a perspective the box score never shows.
162 published · and counting
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Zeni Plays Ball
My children's picture book — a first baseball story for the youngest fans in your life. Out now.
The Business of Ball
The book I'm writing now — a former big-leaguer's honest look at the game behind the game.
Coming soon
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Motor City Bengals
Rumored Tigers international free agent signing is another step into new frontier for Scott Harris
The Tigers are reportedly signing South Korean infielder Nam Hyun-woo, an 18-year-old with a pretty swing and an electric bat flip.
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BoSox Injection
10 of the most iconic mustaches in Red Sox history as Payton Tolle keeps the tradition going
Motor City Bengals
Checking in on the Tigers' Tarik Skubal return as the Dodgers stare down elimination
Yanks Go Yard
Yankees' homegrown core is being disrespected in scorching takes after another playoff exit
Dodgers Way
Remembering Dodgers GM Fred Claire's brilliant moves that built 1988 World Series roster
Yanks Go Yard
Rays are destroying the Yankees the only way they know how: playing baseball
That Balls Outta Here
Phillies must be wary of massive coaching mistake in wake of likely Alex Cora hiring
That Balls Outta Here
Crafting a realistic Bryce Harper trade package for each of his rumored destinations
Substack
Calculated Risk: How I’m analyzing today’s Wild Card matchups
Yanks Go Yard
A Yankee fan turned Red Sox pitcher's take on MLB's most vicious rivalry ahead of Wild Card Series
Business of Ball
Business of BallWhy the Yankees–Red Sox Rivalry Still Runs So Deep
That Balls Outta Here
Phillies prospects showed fans love after Reading's championship in series of immaculate scenes
Yanks Go Yard
What Yankees fans need to know about new ownership as Hal Steinbrenner changes the calculus
Motor City Bengals
Kevin McGonigle's on-base pace from Tigers' rookie season puts him in absurd company
Substack
The Science Behind a Pre-Pitch Routine
Dodgers Way
How Dodgers can fit Josue De Paula onto playoff roster for Corey Seager-like debut
Dodgers Way
Why Dodgers fans have one of the best Bowman Chrome checklists to chase this year
BoSox Injection
Roman Anthony headlines loaded Bowman Chrome checklist that should get Red Sox fans excited
Yanks Go Yard
Why Yankees fans might want to steer clear of 2026 Bowman Chrome baseball cards
Motor City Bengals
Max Clark's late season surge might have sped up Tigers stardom timeline
BoSox Injection
Garrett Crochet isn't Red Sox's only looming bullpen savior after Justin Slaten injury
Business of Ball
Is Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball’s Most Marketable Player Ever?
Dodgers Way
Blake Snell bromance may be enough to convince Tarik Skubal to reach to stay with Dodgers
Motor City Bengals
Tigers fans have unique sports card opportunity as Kevin McGonigle's RoY race heats up
That Balls Outta Here
Phillies fans must be very careful chasing Francisco Renteria in 2026 Bowman Chrome
That Balls Outta Here
The case for shutting down Phillies' Jesús Luzardo until the playoffs begin
BoSox Injection
Cam Schlittler-Dylan Cease Cy Young race has an important Red Sox wrinkle everyone is forgetting
Dodgers Way
Edgardo Henriquez is saving the Dodgers from another payroll PR nightmare
That Balls Outta Here
Phillies' long-term Aidan Miller plan expresses clear confidence in health and agility
Dodgers Way
The Dodgers' next wave made its case in one wild playoff inning
Dodgers Way
Bobby Miller's brief return to Dodgers could be the start of a 2027 redemption arc
Motor City Bengals
Drew Anderson has pretty much confirmed his 2027 status with Tigers after recent run
Dodgers Way
Josue De Paula's veteran mentor puts a finer point on Dodgers' belief in him
BoSox Injection
Red Sox top prospect already doing a great job of eliminating Adley Rutschman trade concerns
Dodgers Way
Tarik Skubal's comments on Angels' purchase just had Dodgers fans do a double take
Yanks Go Yard
Carlos Lagrange injury update could change everything for Yankees' bullpen
BoSox Injection
Red Sox's September call-up of Isiah Kiner-Falefa prevents them from making a bold move
That Balls Outta Here
Phillies' August surge aligns them with a totally forgotten team in Philadelphia history
Motor City Bengals
Tigers prospect expert questions wild international signing rumor on social media
Yanks Go Yard
Yankees' realistic path to AL East title is pretty bleak as Rays keep distance
BoSox Injection
Making the case for Chad Tracy to win AL Manager of the Year over Will Venable
That Balls Outta Here
Kyle Schwarber's home run pace evokes fond memories of a Phillies farmhand's crazy month
Yanks Go Yard
Yankees' surprising Anthony Volpe wrinkle in Triple-A lineup could put Amed Rosario on notice
Dodgers Way
Hottest Dodgers prospect nobody's talking about could make noise as early as 2027
That Balls Outta Here
Are the Phillies quietly building their own Asia-to-Philadelphia pipeline?
Yanks Go Yard
Elmer Rodríguez just made a statement over veteran Yankees pitcher for bullpen job
Motor City Bengals
When should Tigers fans expect to see Bryce Rainer in Detroit amid crazy hot streak?
That Balls Outta Here
Charting the Phillies' path to home field advantage as playoff fate hangs in the balance
That Balls Outta Here
Phillies' recent international success goes far deeper than Francisco Renteria breakout
Yanks Go Yard
Yankees benefiting from Cardinals' international free agency drama as top prospect shines
Motor City Bengals
Max Clark taking accountability for Tigers misplay proves worries about his maturity were overblown
Yanks Go Yard
Might Yankees reconsider Carlos Lagrange stance as bullpen needs become more pressing?
Dodgers Way
One Dodgers outfield prospect who shouldn't get buried in star-studded system
That Balls Outta Here
Re-ranking Phillies' farm system as 2026 draftees get comfortable post-trade deadline
Dodgers Way
Tigers fans' Dodgers prospect ranking conspiracies are funny, but miss major point
Yanks Go Yard
Yankees fans reminded of DJ LeMahieu's impact after Royal Oak's championship run
BoSox Injection
This Red Sox trade package would have landed Elly De La Cruz from the Reds ahead of the deadline
That Balls Outta Here
3 Phillies prospects who can cash in on recent farm system shakeup
Motor City Bengals
Re-ranking the Tigers' farm system after the 2026 trade deadline
Yanks Go Yard
Re-Ranking the Yankees top prospects after 2026 trade deadline shakes up farm system
Dodgers Way
Reranking the Dodgers farm system after the 2026 trade deadline
BoSox Injection
Craig Breslow didn't rule out prized top prospect helping Red Sox late in playoff push
Motor City Bengals
3 ways the Tigers could (and should have) improved Tarik Skubal-Dodgers trade package
Motor City Bengals
Comparing Tigers' return for Tarik Skubal to Mets' haul after Freddy Peralta trade
Dodgers Way
Andrew Friedman's past Dodgers masterpieces sealed Tarik Skubal blockbuster trade
Dodgers Way
How Dodgers can beat Brewers' offer in the Tarik Skubal trade race
That Balls Outta Here
3 'fresh start' trades the Phillies can make to help Andrew Painter recover
Yanks Go Yard
Checking in on all of the Yankees' top trade assets before the 2026 deadline
Yanks Go Yard
Checking in on how Yankees fans can support DJ LeMahieu's next chapter
That Balls Outta Here
Deepening Blue Jays fire sale could gift Phillies electric trade deadline bullpen option
BoSox Injection
Red Sox rotation’s success mirroring iconic World Series-winning team can only be good sign
BoSox Injection
Red Sox could take smart (but unpopular) trade deadline approach to add righty slugger
Substack
Leps Report
Motor City Bengals
Tigers' first-round pick solves longstanding organizational depth issue in a hurry
BoSox Injection
Trying to make sense of Red Sox's questionable top 2026 MLB Draft pick Jake Schaffner
BoSox Injection
Baseball America thinks the Red Sox could pivot to a college pitcher in the 2026 MLB Draft
BoSox Injection
John Henry, Red Sox ownership definitely love MLB’s new minor league, draft proposal
Motor City Bengals
Could the Tigers be developing their next Tarik Skubal right under our noses?
Motor City Bengals
Why the Tigers' best draft pick might force Scott Harris to break his own pattern
Substack
Leprechaun Report: 2026 First Road Trip
Substack
The Leprechaun Report
BoSox Injection
Xavier Edwards Is a Name Red Sox Fans Should Be Watching at the Trade Deadline
Substack
My 2026 All-SEC Pitchers Team
Substack
The Leprechaun Report
Substack
Thursday & Friday Night Round-Up
Substack
SEC Weekend Preview
Substack
SEC Starting Pitcher Power Rankings — Week 9
Substack
Friday Night Round-Up
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What Elite Athletes Understand Earlier Than Everyone Else
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SEC Weekend Preview
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SEC Starting Pitcher Power Rankings — Week 8
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Friday Night Round-Up
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SEC Weekend Preview
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SEC Starting Pitcher Power Rankings — Week 7
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SEC Friday Night Round-Up
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SEC Weekend Preview
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