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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.

3 weeks 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?

1 month ago Taylor Bechtold

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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.

3 months ago Graham Bell

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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.

3 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.

3 months ago Graham Bell

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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…

3 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.

3 months ago Zach Dickstein

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Houston Homecoming: How a Former Astros World Series Hero Might Try to Beat Them in Game 1

The Fall Classic has finally arrived. And we're using TVL data to examine how Charlie Morton is attacking righties differently and whether Framber Valdez can throw another gem.

3 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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Game 8, 1921 World Series | The Land of Thousand Names

Kevin Chroust and Chris DeSalvo are back for that always tricky second album and have thrown themselves into the deep end with the likes of Cupid Childs, Spud Johnson, Kid…

3 months ago Kevin Chroust, Chris De Salvo

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A Simple Plan for Nathan Eovaldi as the Red Sox Look to Force Game 7

In a potential pennant clincher in Houston, we examine what can be expected from the Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi and the Astros' Luis Garcia and Ryan Pressly in key situations.

3 months ago Graham Bell