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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…

7 months 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.

7 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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Why Teams 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months ago Elise Oliver

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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.

8 months ago Opta Analyst

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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…

8 months 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,…

8 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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The Mountain’s Rise: How Felix Bautista Has Put Together a Dominant Second Season in Baltimore

With a dominant fastball and a nasty splitter, the man they call "The Mountain" is putting up some elite numbers for the first-place Orioles.

8 months ago andres chavez

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No Foolin’ Them: Who Are MLB’s Best Hitters Versus Different Pitch Types?

A good changeup can be an effective weapon for a right-handed pitcher against a dangerous left-handed batter. Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds (2 for 22), Joey Gallo of the…

8 months ago Taylor Bechtold