The Bauer Test
We need to come up with some sort of formula to flag suspicious spin-rate activity. Perhaps a Basic Algorithm for Unexplained Excess Rotation.
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Box Score Banter: Go-Go Laureano, Ramos’ Home Run Spree
Ramon Laureano's off to a big stolen bases lead; Wilson Ramos is paving the way with homers; Stephen Strasburg had a bad night.
First-Pitch Swingers Receive Major Advantage
The five highest league OPSes on the first pitch, since pitch-by-pitch data began to be tracked in 1988, belong to the last five seasons.
Odor, Arcia Headline Atypical April Trades
The Yankees make a surprising trade, the Orlando Arcia era ends in Milwaukee, and a bunch of pitchers go down.
Book Excerpt: The Giants and Their City
Meet the majors' first ironic mascot.
San Francisco Giants
... o work because it could not be done quickly enough. Following that game, the Giants switched to giving out vouchers after the game that could be redeemed for a ...
Identifying Pitcher-Modified Baseballs is Trickier Than it Seems
After all, what is an average MLB baseball?
Box Score Banter 2021: Kyle Higashioka, the Perfect Backup
Kyle Higashioka and the backup quarterback phenomenon, Freddy Peralta and the step forward, Martin Maldonado and the collapse.
Box Score Banter: No Mo’ No No-No for Padres, Musgrove
Joe Musgrove gives the Padres a no-hitter; Jazz Chisholm turns on 100 mph; a replay failure prompts a question of the point.
San Diego Padres
... No No-No for Padres, Musgrove Share: Image credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports Joe Musgrove giv ...
Jacob deGrom and the Luck of the Draw
Refuting Tom Verducci's latest column on Jacob deGrom's "ordinary" luck.
Ghost Runner in the Machine
The runner on second rule impacts more than just our ability to evaluate the sport; it has a direct, if subtle, impact on how managers should approach the late innings.
Gary Sánchez is not the lazy one here
The Yankees catcher’s work ethic and English-speaking capabilities were inaccurately criticized by someone who doesn’t bother to show up to the ballpark or ask questions.
Primera semana de observaciones a prospectos
Una mirada a lo que la primera semana de juego nos enseñó sobre algunos prospectos—sin apresurar conclusiones.
Chicago White Sox
... primera semana de béisbol de los White Sox que, por lo demás, confirmaron mucho de lo que los aficionados mas fatalista ...
Los Angeles Angels
... ominantes de o en 2021? (De acuerdo, ya consiguieron una). , LD, Los Angeles Angels Al otro lado del jardín, en el bullpen de casa, los Angels desataron su prop ...
Golden Age: Week of April 4
Wishing a happy 50th birthday to three former major leaguers.