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Not All Walk-off Home Runs Are Created Equal

The walk-off hit is one of the most unforgettable moments in baseball. And the walk-off homer might be No. 1. We’re celebrating the all-time walk-off kings in various scenarios.

3 months ago Taylor Bechtold

Baseball

Not All No-Hitters Are Created Equal

2021 became the year of the no-hitter.   Was it a fluke? Was it a product of the times? We can debate for ages on the reasons why that was the case.…

3 months ago Taylor Bechtold

Baseball

He Gone: The Most Strikeouts in a Game and Season in MLB History

Jacob deGrom. Justin Verlander. Gerrit Cole. Max Scherzer. Have you ever watched these guys and wondered about who recorded the most strikeouts in a game and season?

3 months ago Graham Bell

Baseball

The 21 Numbers of 2021

Here are some of the numbers, facts and data points you may have missed along the way in 2021, chosen by your leaders in data-driven storytelling.

5 months ago The Analyst

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How Much Does Winning the Offseason Really Matter?

The Texas Rangers were big spenders before everything came to a halt. By paying out the most money in free agency (so far), did they guarantee themselves major improvement?

5 months ago Taylor Bechtold

Baseball

Expect the Unexpected: How the Pitching Matchups Could Play out in a Potential Atlanta Clincher

As the Astros look to stay alive back home, we're exploring Luis Garcia's success following a knee injury and whether the Braves' Max Fried can finally pitch like an ace.

7 months ago Graham Bell

Baseball

Potential Fall Classics: The Key Matchups That Could Impact a Pivotal Game 4

With the game likely to come down to big moments, we're using our TVL data to break down how some of these showdowns might transpire in the late innings.

7 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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Why the Opportunity to Beat the Braves’ Anderson Might Come Early for the Astros

As the series shifts to Game 3 in Atlanta, we're using TVL data to explore Ian Anderson's early-game woes and whether Luis Garcia can maintain his new-found velocity.

7 months ago Graham Bell

Baseball Podcast

Gibson vs. McLain ’68 | MLB’s Speedy Changeup

1968 World Series. Game 1. Forever remembered as Bob Gibson’s Day. The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher recorded a shutout while notching a still standing postseason record of 17 strikeouts in…

7 months ago Kevin Chroust, Chris De Salvo

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What Trick Max Fried Might Have up His Sleeve as He Tries to Bounce Back in Game 2

Ahead of the first pitch in Houston, we’re digging into how Max Fried might adjust after struggling last time out, what to expect from the Astros' Jose Urquidy, and more.

7 months ago Zach Dickstein