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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.

4 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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago Steve Hirdt

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We’re Going Streaking: The Longest Winning and Losing Streaks in Major League History

Every extreme run or collapse seems like it's the best or worst in baseball history. But how many this season have actually been historic? And what are truly the greatest…

1 month ago Donald Kolakowski

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Air Yordan: Like It or Not, Yordan Álvarez Has Become the Best Hitter in Baseball

Despite all the attention Aaron Judge has received, the race for the American League MVP is as open as ever. Has the Houston Astros slugger emerged as the favorite?

1 month ago andrés chávez

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There’s Always Next Year: The Longest MLB Postseason Droughts

Playoff droughts in baseball can become folk tales. Fans will recount stories of heroes and villains, miracles and curses, hope and heartbreak. And so will we here.

1 month ago Ethan Fore

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Is Clay Holmes the Most Impressive Graduate From the Yankees’ Pitching Lab?

Walking on the sun is easier than getting a hit off Holmes for righties with two strikes. We'll take you through the right-hander's amazing transformation with the Yankees.

2 months ago andrés chávez

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Touching Them All: The Most Cycles in a Season, Career, by a Team 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.

2 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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Changing Up: How Sandy Alcántara Has Unlocked Another Level of Excellence

Last year may have been a breakout season for the Miami Marlins right-hander, but he's been even better this season. And we're breaking down some of the reasons why.

2 months ago andrés chávez

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Going, Going, Gone: The Teams With the Most Home Runs in MLB History

Teams have been going yard at a frantic pace in recent years. So we're diving into the historical data and exploring the best slugging teams of all time.

2 months ago Craig Haley