As some teams gear up for the playoffs, others, to put it kindly, are not. They say that losing can be the best teacher. So, based on the lessons learned, the reflection on 2014 and the planning for 2015 begins … hopefully.
Some of these teams can use as much help as they can get, so feel free to share your thoughts (in comments section below) on what you might do if you were in charge.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Inside the 'Zona
La Russa Speaks, D-backs Must Adjust: Tony La Russa recently spoke out about improvements he'd like to implement. Jeff Wiser examines what La Russa means by "tweaking" position players' baserunning, approach to the strike zone, and play in the field. Follow on Twitter: @OutfieldGrass24
Colorado Rockies: Rockies' Zingers
Can Corey Dickerson Get Better?: Adam Peterson, with help from Joey Myers of the Hitting Performance Lab, takes a look at one of the bright spots of the Rockies' 2014 season using a video analysis of his swing mechanics to his batted-ball data. Follow on Twitter: @playerTBNL
Series Preview – Cincinnati at Colorado – Aug. 14-Aug. 17: J.J. Buck previewed the games played for Todd Helton's retirement weekend. Combining video clips, stats and tweets, take a look back at what people were thinking going forward into that memorable weekend … because Colorado has had few other reasons for optimism this year. Follow on Twitter: @JBuck610
Minnesota Twins: Twins Daily
Only One Spot to Address for 2015?: It's been another tough season for the Twins, but Nick Nelson suggests they'll have surprisingly few needs entering this offseason. Follow on Twitter: @TwinsDaily
New York Yankees: It's About The Money
Can Yankees Pull Off A 1995-esque Run?: Matt Bove compared this year's Yankees team to the '95 club that made a late push into the playoffs to see if that magic can be repeated in 2014. Follow on Twitter: @RAYROBERT9
Pineda's Slider Was Straight-Up Disgusting Last Night: Brad Vietrogoski broke down how Michael Pineda used his slider to shut down the Royals on Monday night. Follow on Twitter: @IIATMS
Texas Rangers: One Strike Away
Only True Rangers Fans Root for Futility in 2014: Eric Reining talks about how, in a lost season for Texas, you've really got to be a true fan to keep things in perspective and be OK with your team losing. Follow on Twitter: @ericreining