The first updates for All-Star Game voting were released for both the NL and AL. Who the fans like to vote in never ceases to be a controversial topic; some fans want to argue that the game shouldn’t matter enough for us to get mad at the votes, some are adamant that their team’s player… Continue reading The Biggest Mistakes in All-Star Voting So Far
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The Yankees Are Building An Incredible Farm System
The New York Yankees’ last dynasty was forged by stars nurtured and raised through their farm system. Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams—all members or soon-to-be members of the team’s Monument Park—were home-grown. Embed from Getty Images A foundation built from within is a structure that has worked well for many World… Continue reading The Yankees Are Building An Incredible Farm System
Thor Is Here To Save The Mets’ Season
There were tapered expectations for the 2015 New York Mets. They seemingly have the pitching to propel themselves into the upper echelon of the National League, but the question always lingered as to whether or not the offense could keep up. The Mets now have a player in their ranks that maybe could just help… Continue reading Thor Is Here To Save The Mets’ Season
Top Of The Heap: Plays Of The Week
Don’t worry folks. There were no illegal substances used to compile this list of the week’s top plays. Mammoth home runs, dazzling defense, and heads up baseball are all that was required. There always seems to be history in the making in the Major Leagues and this week was no different. Let’s take a stroll… Continue reading Top Of The Heap: Plays Of The Week
Early MVP and Cy Young Picks
In baseball, there are no guarantees. Just ask the ’04 Yankees, who watched like helpless toddlers as the Boston Red Sox overcame a 3-0 series deficit to send the Bronx Bombers packing early. Or ask the 2011 Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves, who found themselves on the wrong end of the two most brutal September collapses… Continue reading Early MVP and Cy Young Picks
Nationals Back In First Thanks To Guys Not Named Bryce Harper
Did you know that Bryce Harper leads the NL with 15 home runs? And that Bryce Harper leads all of baseball in WAR? Harper’s walk rate is an incredible 21% and he’s slugging .732. Did you know that too? Did you know that Bryce Harper is doing all this at just 22? Of course you… Continue reading Nationals Back In First Thanks To Guys Not Named Bryce Harper
The Dodgers’ Suddenly Icy Bats
Through thirty-five games, the Dodgers’ offense was on a historic pace. Now nobody in their right minds would compare this current crop of Dodgers to the Yankees of the late ’20s/early ’30s or Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine of the ’70s. Statistically though, they were on par. The lineup didn’t have a hole in it. Every… Continue reading The Dodgers’ Suddenly Icy Bats
Last Place Report: American League
The baseball season is a long process, and to make snap judgements about a team based on a small sample of games can often prove to be foolish. Where teams rank within the division at the end of May is by no means an indicator of where they will be when September rolls around. While… Continue reading Last Place Report: American League
Young Sluggers Head Class in Power and Plate Discipline
There is a widespread belief in the baseball community that analytics makes the game less enjoyable and makes decision-making and transactions more valuable and interesting than the actual game played on the “emerald chess board.” Graphs and spreadsheets don’t make baseball less interesting—they make it more interesting. Analytics does not explain why something happens in the course… Continue reading Young Sluggers Head Class in Power and Plate Discipline
Top Of The Heap: Plays Of The Week
This past week was filled with amazing achievements in the Major Leagues. Corey Kluber struck out 30 batters in two games. Shelby Miller came within an out of a no-hitter. Michael Taylor helped further continue the Nationals’ resurgence with a game winning grand slam. And those DIDN’T make the cut for our top plays! Let’s… Continue reading Top Of The Heap: Plays Of The Week