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MLB Award Predictions: Who Should Be Named the MVPs, Cy Youngs and Rookies of the Year?

Ronald Acuna Jr., Blake Snell and Corbin Carroll are the odds-on favorites in the National League. It’s Shohei Ohtani, Gerrit Cole and Gunnar Henderson in the American League. But are…

2 weeks ago andres chavez

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MLB Playoff Predictions: Which Teams Will Qualify for the Postseason Over the Final Month?

We're relying on our advanced data and expected winning percentage model to fill out the bracket.

3 weeks ago Taylor Bechtold

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Why the Cubs Should Think Twice About Breaking the Bank on a Cody Bellinger Contract

The fact that Belly has such a robust stat line is a small miracle on the north side. If they look at all the data, smart teams shouldn’t shell out…

4 weeks ago andres chavez

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The Most Five-Hit Games in a Season and Career in MLB History

Most players would be content with a three-hit game. But while it is impressive, it isn’t out of the ordinary for a good hitter.  Four-hit performances are a little less…

1 month ago Elise Oliver

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Rookie Rakers: The Most Home Runs By a Rookie in MLB History

Hitting a homer for the first time in the big leagues is undoubtedly an adrenaline rush. Some players will knock out a dozen or so during their rookie season. And…

1 month ago Elise Oliver

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The Most Doubles in a Game, Season and Career in MLB History

It's double the fun with the Major League Baseball record holders and those just behind the all-time leaders in two-baggers.

1 month ago Craig Haley

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The Most Cycles in a Season, Career and More in MLB History

We're celebrating the cycle by breaking down the record-holding hitters in several of the different ways the feat can be accomplished.

1 month ago Opta Analyst

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Fresh Faces, Fast Paces: The Most Stolen Bases by a Rookie in MLB History

The stolen base has made its return in baseball. With MLB’s new rule changes – among them, larger bases, the pitch clock, and limited pickoffs per batter – steals are…

1 month ago Elise Oliver

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Tell It Goodbye: Most Consecutive Games With a Home Run

In 2022, teams averaged 1.07 home runs per game, which is close to a round-tripper every 31 at-bats.  That same year, Mike Trout nearly single-handedly hit that mark for the…

1 month ago Elise Oliver

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The K Kings: Which Pitchers Generate the Most Swings and Misses on Each Pitch Type?

They’re referred to as the strikeout, wipeout, or go-to pitches. Some might call them the nastiest pitches in Major League Baseball.   When pitchers find themselves in a difficult situation,…

1 month ago Taylor Bechtold