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Manny Machado’s literal attempt at the Bat-Flip Royale concept

Jun 9, 2014

American League, American League East, American League West, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

When I first started writing about the Bat-Flip Royale, detailing individual's attempts to gain entry into a (fictional) season-ending bracket of Bat-Flips, the winner of which would be granted the 2014 belt, i...

The Senior Class: NL Power Rankings – Week 10

Baseball Essential

Jun 8, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milestone, National League, National League Central, National League East, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals

Every week throughout the season I’m separately assessing the fortunes of teams in the NL and AL, and ranking them accordingly. Standings aren't dependent on record alone and factor in such elements a...

The Designated 15: AL Power Rankings – Week 10

Baseball Essential

Jun 8, 2014

American League, American League Central, American League East, American League West, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Houston Astros, Injuries, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays

Throughout the season I’m separately assessing the fortunes of teams in the NL and AL, and ranking them accordingly. Standings aren't dependent on record alone and factor in such elements as injuries,...

On The Bump: Eddie Butler

Baseball Essential

Jun 5, 2014

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions

As the season progresses (and sadly, as more and more starters succumb to Tommy John surgery), many a young pitcher will be called up to make his ML debut. To introduce some of the more intriguing fir...

Vin Scully had himself quite a night, again

Baseball Essential

Jun 4, 2014

Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions

Incredibly now in his 65th year of calling Dodgers games, Vin Scully has witnessed a lot of special moments. As pointed out by the folks over at mlb.com's Cut4 blog, "He's been in the booth for three perfect ga...

When Do Celebrations Go Too Far?

Baseball Essential

Jun 4, 2014

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

From bat-flipping to staring at fly balls as they soar out of the ballpark, celebrating is a part of the game of baseball. Sometimes, it gets out of hand and even becomes responsible for benches-clearing brawls...

Many Happy Returns: Finally, Some Players Make it Back!

Baseball Essential

Jun 3, 2014

Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Fantasy, Headlines, Injuries, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals

If there has been one overarching theme to the 2014 MLB season so far, it's been players missing time. Whether it's been because of (asinine) draft pick compensation rules, attending the birth of one'...

Going by WAR: Top 10 players at each position of all-time, based on WAR

Baseball Essential

Jun 2, 2014

Opinions & Predictions

I am a nerd. A baseball stats nerd. And as a baseball stats nerd, FanGraphs is my favorite place to get my daily dose of analytics and sabermetrics. Perhaps my favorite, all-inclusive statistic is WAR, Wins Abo...

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