Extraneous thoughts on all things MLB.
It’s the final day of the regular season, and there’s still a lot left to settle.
A brief discussion of the action from Friday and looks ahead at the interesting matchups on the final Saturday of the regular season.
Baseball has a very exciting final weekend of the regular season ahead. This is a lengthy breakdown of the series and the seedings that should make it so wild.
Thoughts on the White Sox as a prospective contender; thoughts on playing games in the face of the coronavirus.
Thoughts on José LeClerc's “slambio”, and a much less famous Ranger whose changeup is even more bizarre, considering the rest of his repertoire.
Thoughts on José LeClerc’s “slambio”, and a much less famous Ranger whose changeup is even more bizarre, considering the rest of his repertoire.
Brief thoughts on a Cactus League faceoff between two compelling NL Central starters.
Thoughts on the correlation that exists between average launch angle and pull rate, and more.
A brief examination and acknowledgement of the incredible success the Cardinals had in the 2016 Draft, a testament to their still-excellent scouting and player development.
Brief thoughts on the Twins deploying a defensive shift in an exhibition game against an all-fields hitter who was happy to take his singles.
Ryu, Josh Donaldson, the Twins, and José Quintana as a trade chip
Bullpenning season is upon us. Half-formed, pre-coffee Monday AM thoughts on the Dodgers, Cubs, A’s, Brewers, Indians, and others.
A primer on the early movement and a look ahead to the MLB Trade deadline
A few stray prospect thoughts from an underqualified mind
Brief thoughts on six teams as we near the midpoint of the season
A brief appreciation (through stats and observations) of the most dynamic player in baseball.
Notes on three hitters who had big hits Tuesday night
A quick podcast about the two most profoundly modern teams in MLB
Marcell Ozuna, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Marcus Stroman, stray thoughts.
What the Cubs have done right and (mostly) wrong so far in their difficult season.
Thoughts on one utterly non-competitive division and one that’s going to be surprisingly tight.
A farewell to Ichiro and a look ahead to the most crucial player in a fistful of division races.
Thoughts on the Blue Jays’ decision to hike minor league pay and on an interesting pair of pitching prospects on the Tommy John comeback trail.
Reflections on my recent work at BP on young center fielders
Thoughts on two low-grade free agent deals and one far-off possibility of free agency
A rundown of the rules changes the Atlantic League will try out for possible future MLB implementation.
Miscellaneous thoughts, three weeks out from Opening Day
A slightly longer episode to catch up from a brief absencr
What Bryce Harper’s deal means for the Phillies, and for the spurned Western clubs
Why the Phillies’ offseason was a success even if they lose out on Bryce Harper, and how a Dodgers v. Giants bidding war appears to have developed.
The implications of Nolan Arenado’s new deal for the NL West, in 2019 and beyond
What it means for two NL contenders to be without their erstwhile aces
Thoughts on what turned out to be the only significant free-agent deal of the weekend, and on an extension that signifies a troubling aversion to free sgency
The changing shape of competitive curves, and the Giants’ dilemma with Bryce Harper and Marwin Gonzalez
Musings on the apparent lack of a market for two very good pitchers who deserve better
Breaking down the Manny Machado deal, and looking at the Padres’ 2019 outlook
Why projection systems can be wrong, even when they’re valuing and evaluating all the right things
Milwaukee adds an underrated player back to its mix; what is a fear of free agency, and what isn’t?
Thoughts on two contract extensions, one catcher, and three free agent targets
Answering a listener query about St. Louis’s unwillingness to pursue the top available free agent.
Thoughts on PECOTA’s big question about the Cubs: is their outfield finally going to come together?
Hall of Fame talk, the Twins, the Cubs, and the Cowardice Epidemic in MLB Front Offices
Extended thoughts on the markets for the top two free agents, and on the stark difference between the two as potential long-term investments
A quick observation about new Phillies shortstop Jean Segura, through the prism of a new offensive statistic.
Brief pitching notes on three guys making the early offseason headlines
Wrapping up the World Series, looking ahead to the Dodgers’ offseason, brief thoughts on Eduardo Escobar, Brodie Van Wagenen, and Charlie Montoyo.
Thoughts on the World Series as it heads to LA; trends in managerial hires; and why Bryce Harper won’t sniff $350 million.
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