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Reasons MLB Run Scoring is So Low
AL and NL runs scored/game were both at their lowest level since 1992. — P (@Toirtap) November 19, 2013 People have differing reactions to the statement above. First, some context... Average Runs Scored per Game 1919:…
Manny Machado's Throw in Yankee Stadium
The Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado turned 21-years old yesterday, while in New York for a weekend series with the Yankees. On Manny Machado's 21st birthday, he received word that he made the American League All Star…
Surprising Season Stats (Small Sample Size)
Red Sox pitchers have the highest K% and BB% in the American League. Neither statistic is particularly surprising, but the duality of the records is rare. Since 1990, it has happened twice, both by the Cubs: In their…
Penguins Visit the Tampa Bay Rays
Penguins visited the Tampa Bay Rays' clubhouse today, reinforcing the fact that Joe Maddon is a progressive thinker. FWIW, I wouldn't leave Kyle Farnsworth alone with one of those things. Go Rays! I checked with Elias.…
The Tantalizing Style and Tools of Jairo Beras
The Texas Rangers' toolsie teen prospect, Jairo Beras, is suspended until July 1st but still allowed to play in unofficial, minor league Spring Training games. By the looks of his @jairoberas twitter profile pic, Beras…
N.Y. Mets Clowning Out West
Fans of the New York Metropolitans haven't had much to celebrate in recent seasons. Their last winning record was 89-73 in 2008, after Jerry Manuel took over for Willie Randolph midseason. Compared to the doom and gloom…
If Twitter Had Deleted Scenes
Have you ever watched deleted scenes to any of your favorite movies? There's a reason the scenes didn't make it into the final cut of the film. Usually, they're mundane scenes that are either poorly written, don't quite…
The Remains of Willis and Cabrera
Shortly after news broke of the Marlins' most recent transaction - trading Burke Badenhop to the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league catcher Jake Jefferies , the estimable Keith Law tweeted : Badenhop is tough on righties…
Let's Not Blame the Umpire Too Soon
Buster Olney, sent off a tweet a earlier today saying: "Gerry Davis is the home plate umpire. In his career, Sabathia is 6-0 with a 2.19 ERA when Davis is the home plate ump." Well, that is interesting and all, but what…
Hyperbole, I has It
Walked into the office this morning to see Hall of Fame writer, Peter Gammons, tweet this : From one who knows pitching:"The command and stuff Pineda gets from that angle is uncanny. He could end up better than Felix"…
Kemp and Lopes 20/20 First Half
Earlier today, I tumbl'd this tweet from @STATS_MLB : Matt Kemp joined Davey Lopes (1979) as only #Dodgers w/ 20HR & 20 SB before All-Star break since team moved to LA in 1958. #MLB I was 8 when rooting for this guy…
Baseball's Most Underrated Players
An Eduardo Perez tweet yesterday asked "Who do you guys believe is the most underrated player in the majors?" This discussion is overrated and needs a fresh take. Without showing any boring math, we feel the need to…
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