Lineup Styles, Part Two
While OBP and SLG correlate almost equally to scoring, we will dive in further, seeing if the individual hitters make any more of a difference.
Is Patrick Corbin Arizona's New Ace?
Patrick Corbin is providing to be more than a stopgap for the arrival of Tyler Skaggs or Daniel Hudson's return from surgery and outperforming the rest of the staff in Arizona, let alone most of the MLB. What's leading to his newfound dominance and i
Much Ado About Bunting
What makes a player a good, or successful, bunter? Is it because they have good to great speed? Is it because there truly is a skill associated with laying down a good bunt?
The BtBS Podcast wants you!
This week's mailbag episode needs, well, mail. Send us some, won't you?
Lineup Styles, Part Two
While OBP and SLG correlate almost equally to scoring, we will dive in further, seeing if the individual hitters make any more of a difference.
Is Patrick Corbin Arizona's New Ace?
Patrick Corbin is providing to be more than a stopgap for the arrival of Tyler Skaggs or Daniel Hudson's return from surgery and outperforming the rest of the staff in Arizona, let alone most of the MLB. What's leading to his newfound dominance and i
SaberSphere 5/21: Burch Smith, Gausman, and More
Tuesday's SaberSphere goes from the majors, where we look at a Padres pitcher, Miguel Cabrera, and Ian Desmond to the AL East farm systems of the Blue Jays and Orioles.
Can Burch Smith be a consistent starter long term?
After just two major starts, the jury is still out on Padres rookie Burch Smith.
SaberSphere 5/20: Price, Gregg, & the BtBS Podcast
The Tampa Bay Rays lose David Price but continue rolling along, Kevin Gregg is a dominant closer again, and the BtBS Podcast is all new.
Rays Ace Goes Down, But Pitching Not a Problem
The Tampa Bay Rays have lots of pitching, but do they have enough offense? What might happen to David Price, and should any team ever trade with the Rays again?
Lineup Styles, Part One
It is generally assumed that a balanced lineup is the most efficient, but is there any truth to this? Using team OBP, wOBA, and R/G, are there any trends that pop up over the past 17 years?
Mark Melancon Buoys Buccos Bullpen
While Jason Grilli has recently gotten attention when it comes to the success of the Pittsburgh Pirates, other Buccos relievers have a hand in the team's success. That list includes Mark Melancon.
Kevin Gregg Reemerges in Chicago
Kevin Gregg has gone from Minor League free agent to dominating closer in two short months. How did that happen and can it continue?
Movin' On Up: Finding the Next MLB City
Many people talk of relocation, but is it really a viable option for a struggling franchise given the current environment? This series of posts will try to find the answer.
Expected Strikeout and Walk Outliers
Which pitchers strikeout and walk more or fewer batters than we expect and what similarities do they have?
SaberSphere 5/17: Velo, Grilli, and Mariachi Bands
In today's links we find out when velocity changes during a start, we celebrate the success of Jason Grilli and Scott Kazmir, and we have the good fortune to hear Jim Leyland's thoughts on shifting. Get ready, it's the SaberSphere!
BtBS Podcast #58: They Suck
The guys discuss the terrible Angels, the surprising Indians and more.
How and When does Velocity Change During a Start?
Taking a look at fastball velocity trends of starting pitchers over the course of a typical game.
SaberSphere 5/16: Upton, Burnett, Kershaw
Beyond the Box Score serves up Thursday's best baseball links.
Adjusting Pitching for Quality of Offense
With pitcher performance partially influenced by the opponent they face, we develop the statistic OARA (Opponent Adjusted Runs Average, pronounced like "aura") to adjust for this.
SaberSphere 5/15: Burnett, Wood & MLB Blackouts
In Wednesday's SaberSphere, we're wrapping up Ken's new perspective on how to look at offense while also taking a closer examination of A.J. Burnett's unique age-36 peak and wondering how much Travis Wood will inevitably regress.
A.J. Burnett's Age-36 Re-Emergence
After a few down years in New York, A.J. Burnett is once again an excellent pitcher.
Carl Crawford, Possible Role Model For B.J. Upton
With B.J. Upton's major struggles so far this season, there is hope for Braves fans out west. Can Carl Crawford ease some of the concerns about the Braves CF?
