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Extraneous thoughts on all things MLB.
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It’s the final day of the regular season, and there’s still a lot left to settle.
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A brief discussion of the action from Friday and looks ahead at the interesting matchups on the final Saturday of the regular season.
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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.
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Thoughts on the White Sox as a prospective contender; thoughts on playing games in the face of the coronavirus.
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Two Rangers Relievers with Weird Pitches
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Thoughts on José LeClerc’s “slambio”, and a much less famous Ranger whose changeup is even more bizarre, considering the rest of his repertoire.
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Notes on Luis Castillo v Freddy Peralta
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Brief thoughts on a Cactus League faceoff between two compelling NL Central starters.
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Pay No Attention to Average Launch Angle (well, less, anyway)
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Thoughts on the correlation that exists between average launch angle and pull rate, and more.
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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.
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Defensive Shifts in the Grapefruit League, and Yadi Molina
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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.
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Ryu, Josh Donaldson, the Twins, and José Quintana as a trade chip
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Bullpenning season is upon us. Half-formed, pre-coffee Monday AM thoughts on the Dodgers, Cubs, A’s, Brewers, Indians, and others.
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A primer on the early movement and a look ahead to the MLB Trade deadline
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A few stray prospect thoughts from an underqualified mind
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Notes on CLE, COL, DET, HOU, KC
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Diamondbacks, Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, White Sox, Reds
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Brief thoughts on six teams as we near the midpoint of the season
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May 16
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A brief appreciation (through stats and observations) of the most dynamic player in baseball.
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Is Wrigleyville Terrible on Cubs Game Days?
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No!
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Notes on three hitters who had big hits Tuesday night
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A quick podcast about the two most profoundly modern teams in MLB
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Marcell Ozuna, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Marcus Stroman, stray thoughts.
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What the Cubs have done right and (mostly) wrong so far in their difficult season.
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Thoughts on one utterly non-competitive division and one that’s going to be surprisingly tight.
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X-Factors: Robles, Hudson, Hampson, Diaz, Bauers
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A farewell to Ichiro and a look ahead to the most crucial player in a fistful of division races.
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Trout!!!!
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Minor-league money and minor-league arms
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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.
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Reflections on my recent work at BP on young center fielders
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Adam Jones, Martin Maldonado, Pete Alonso
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Thoughts on two low-grade free agent deals and one far-off possibility of free agency
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The Atlantic Guinea Pig League, Other Rules Talk
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A rundown of the rules changes the Atlantic League will try out for possible future MLB implementation.
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Sal Perez, Expansion, the Future of Pitching, Craig Kimbrel
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Miscellaneous thoughts, three weeks out from Opening Day
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New Rules, LeClerc, the Fascinating Rangers
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A slightly longer episode to catch up from a brief absencr
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What Bryce Harper’s deal means for the Phillies, and for the spurned Western clubs
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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.
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The implications of Nolan Arenado’s new deal for the NL West, in 2019 and beyond
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What it means for two NL contenders to be without their erstwhile aces
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Marwin Gonzalez to Twins; Aaron Hicks Signs Extension with Yankees
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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
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The changing shape of competitive curves, and the Giants’ dilemma with Bryce Harper and Marwin Gonzalez
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Musings on the apparent lack of a market for two very good pitchers who deserve better
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Breaking down the Manny Machado deal, and looking at the Padres’ 2019 outlook
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Why projection systems can be wrong, even when they’re valuing and evaluating all the right things
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Milwaukee adds an underrated player back to its mix; what is a fear of free agency, and what isn’t?
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The Twins Commit to Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler
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Thoughts on two contract extensions, one catcher, and three free agent targets
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Why shouldn’t the Cardinals sign Bryce Harper?
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Answering a listener query about St. Louis’s unwillingness to pursue the top available free agent.
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Thoughts on PECOTA’s big question about the Cubs: is their outfield finally going to come together?
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Hall of Fame talk, the Twins, the Cubs, and the Cowardice Epidemic in MLB Front Offices
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Hall of Fame talk, the Twins, the Cubs, and the Cowardice Epidemic in MLB Front Offices
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Extended thoughts on the markets for the top two free agents, and on the stark difference between the two as potential long-term investments
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Jean Segura and DRC plus; welcome to the future of hitting stats.
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A quick observation about new Phillies shortstop Jean Segura, through the prism of a new offensive statistic.
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Kershaw and the King, Corbin’s Slider, Rosenthal to Nats
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Brief pitching notes on three guys making the early offseason headlines
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TBP 5: How good were the Red Sox? Should Kershaw opt out?
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Wrapping up the World Series, looking ahead to the Dodgers’ offseason, brief thoughts on Eduardo Escobar, Brodie Van Wagenen, and Charlie Montoyo.
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TBP 4: Game 2, Rocco Baldelli, Bryce Harper
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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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