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Inside Frankie Montas’ Arsenal and What Makes Him the Yankees’ Biggest Deadline Prize

What is New York getting in Montas? Can he live up to expectations and be that “1A” starter behind ace Gerrit Cole? We examine his potential.

3 days ago andrés chávez

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Which Team Added the Most Value at the MLB Trade Deadline?

Did the San Diego Padres really add the most value during one of the most entertaining deadline days of all time? Can we put data behind that? Of course.

4 days ago Taylor Bechtold

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The Chosen Juan: Examining the Trade Value of Juan Soto

The Washington Nationals wanted to extend outfielder Juan Soto and make him stay with the franchise for as long as he plays in the major leagues. They offered $350 million…

1 week ago andrés chávez

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Are the White Sox Really the Most Disappointing Team in Baseball?

We attempt to answer that question by looking at the data prior to the season and comparing it to the team's numbers entering the decisive second half.

2 weeks ago Taylor Bechtold

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Welcome to the J-Rod Show: How Julio Rodriguez Is Coming of Age for the Surging Mariners

We take a closer look at the exciting outfielder who has a chance to join Mike Trout as the only rookies in major league history to post 30-30 seasons.

2 weeks ago andrés chávez

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Locked In: The Most Hits in a Game, Season and Career in MLB History

We’ve dug deep into the history books to bring you which players have been the hit kings in various scenarios across the annals of Major League Baseball.

3 weeks ago Taylor Bechtold

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You Can Put It on the Board: The Highest-Scoring Performances in Major League History

We're looking back at some of the biggest numbers in MLB history. How about a 30-run outburst? Or a 26-23 slugfest? Yeah, we have those and more on this list.

3 weeks ago Justin Sweetwood

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The Analyst’s All-Star Teams: Who Deserves to Start in the Mid-Summer Classic?

Fans, managers and coaches have spoken and sent their favorite players to Los Angeles. However, we have our own way to pick our data All-Stars, using raw value.

3 weeks ago andrés chávez

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MLB Awards: The MVPs, Cy Youngs, Top Rookies and Best Relievers of the First Half

In many instances, Major League Baseball awards are a popularity contest, given to those on East Coast teams or winning clubs. But, of course, the data's revelations are unbiased.

3 weeks ago Taylor Bechtold

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When Data Ahead of Its Time Changed the 1980 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium

It's the story of what happened the last time the Mid-Summer Classic was held at Chavez Ravine, including the inside info that was given to the NL manager.

3 weeks ago Steve Hirdt