American League
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1.8KWhy the Yankees Should Use an Opener in the Wild Card Game
Thanks to analytics, payroll disparity, and Kevin Cash, 2018 has seen the “opener” evolve from quirky tactic to legitimate option right before...
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2.3KWhere do the Angels go from Here?
As summer turns to fall, it has become apparent that there will be another season without playoff baseball for the Los Angeles...
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7.5KWhen Run Differential Doesn’t Say All: Seattle Mariners
This post is one in a series on team’s who’s run differential has proved a poor indicator of actual results. Read our...
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1.6KTrade Deadline Retrospective: Moves That Could Have Made a Difference
As closely contested divisional and wildcard races reach the stretch run across the Majors, many clubs have begun to separate themselves. However,...
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1.9K1In Classic Steinbrenner-Era Move, Yankees Add McCutchen
One of the great things about growing up a Yankees fan in the 1990s, aside from all the success, was that it...
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2.7KPodcast: Who’s the Trade Deadline MVP?
Greg and Wayland debate who has been the MVP among players traded at the July 31st deadline, then make fearless predictions for...
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3.8KWhat’s Wrong With Mookie Betts?
It’s hard to say anything negative about Mookie Betts and his 2018 campaign. He’s a five-tool player who has a positive impact...
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5.6KThe Worst Stolen Base Attempt Ever
The art of base stealing is equal parts mental and physical. Sure, speed is a prerequisite, but knowing when to run- and...
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2.6KTyler Glasnow’s Figured Something Out
Yesterday, we ran a piece on the Rays post-deadline roster. It included the note that “Tyler Glasnow, who while still developing, has...
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2.5K2Tampa Bay Rays Deadline Moves Made a Dangerous (and Complete) Roster
If you ask anyone around the game, they’ll tell you the Rays deadline moves this year were mostly future-oriented. The “sale” returned...
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5.2K1Cleveland Indians A Better Playoff Bet Than You Think
The American League Central isn’t a strong division, bottom to top. As of August 2, the AL Central, collectively, is 227-312, only...
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3.2KSeller’s Guide to the Trade Deadline: Minnesota Twins
While many of the dominos have fallen in recent days, the next 36 hours – and any ensuing waiver deals – promise...