History & Hall of Fame
Black players in pre-integration baseball
Years before Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the foundation was laid by a group of black baseball players who competed in organized white baseball.
The adoption of new strategies is faster now than ever before
Framing has become a standard part of baseball in an exceptionally small period of time. How does that compare to previous major shifts in the game?
Trade Retrospective: Red Sox's Rizzo for Gonzalez
Five off-seasons ago, the Red Sox moved a significant package (including first-base prospect Anthony Rizzo) for the Padres' Adrian Gonzalez. Treating today as a snapshot in time, who's winning this trade?
A look back at Albert Pujols' last five years
How has he fared since Beyond the Box Score published five articles about him in one month?
Trade Retrospective: Royals' Greinke to Brewers
Despite Greinke's persistent ace status, five years later this trade is more remembered for the group of players Kansas City received in return.
The worst 40-homer seasons ever
These guys hit a lot of home runs but fell short in many other areas.
Matt Garza to the Cubs, five years later
There is a saying in baseball that the team who receives the best present player in a trade, wins it. This trade is counter-evidence to that idea.
Fred McGriff should be a Hall of Famer
Fred McGriff has seemingly been forgotten when it comes to the Hall of Fame.
BtBS HoF Vote: Readers pick four, plus extended writer's ballot
The results of our reader poll — and expanded writer poll — are in!
Cast your vote for the 2016 Hall of Fame class
On Wednesday, January 6th, we'll find out who will gain admission to Cooperstown this year. Until then, we can choose for ourselves!
The Cooperstown Case for Edgar and Booger
The Hall of Fame looks like it will be welcoming some long-overdue members this July, but two deserving players in Larry Walker and Edgar Martinez will once again be wished better luck next year.
Four years in, who's winning the Mat Latos trade?
Four years after the Padres and Reds' blockbuster deal, all five of the pieces involved are established Major League players who have moved on to yet another team.
Danny Darwin had the most clutch season ever
25 years ago an Astros pitcher had the most clutch season ever. It's still never been beaten. What does that even look like?
The five biggest Cy Young snubs
With a tight race for the National League Cy Young Award leaving some feeling like Zack Grienke or Clayton Kershaw got snubbed, let's take a look back at five of the biggest Cy Young Award snubs in history.
How unusual is Zack Greinke's Cy Young loss?
Greinke's 1.66 ERA for the Dodgers was the lowest in 20 years, but the traditionally-skewed Cy Young electorate didn't award him the honor.
Belanger: Exceptionally good, exceptionally bad
Former Orioles shortstop Mark Belanger had an exceptional career—in the good and the bad way.
Reggie Jackson: Mr. October?
Daniel Murphy's torrid hitting this postseason has caused some comparisons to Jackson, annoying some Yankees fans. In retrospect, does Jackson merit his famous nickname?
The Twins are historically lucky on offense
With the 2015 season coming to a close, Minnesota has sustained one of the year's most incredible trends.
Cliff Lee and Johan Santana: Future Hall of Famers
The (probably former) pitchers don't have the strongest arguments for a bust in Cooperstown; nevertheless, their respective peaks should eventually earn them a spot.
Finding today's Bucky Dent to get Bucky Dent
Player comparisons are usually evoked to project future performance, but they can also be used to understand moments from baseball's past.
Happy Fielding Independence Day!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! While today is all about the celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, I took a minute to reflect on one of the most important documents to modern sabermetrics.
Cleveland's tragically unlucky starting rotation
Through the first two-plus months of the season, the Tribe's starters have excelled in many areas, but their teammates haven't adequately supported them. This misfortune, should it continue, may reach historic levels.
The 2035 Hall of Fame Class
It's not difficult to select Hall of Fame players after their careers are over—how about when they're just beginning?
Reflecting on the career of Juan Pierre
The former outfielder announced his retirement from baseball on Friday. Let's honor his career as a relentless speed demon.
Billy Wagner's case for Cooperstown
He's not the greatest closer of all time, but the oft-overlooked Billy Wagner may deserve enshrinement in Cooperstown.
Final thoughts on the 2015 Hall of Fame election
With four players selected for the first time since 1955, there's much to discuss.
BtBS Writers "Elect" 7 Players to Hall of Fame
It's Hall of Fame day today! Before the BBWAA announces their selections, we here at Beyond the Box Score reveal our choices for Cooperstown, the choices of our readers, and our viewpoints on several important topics.
BtBS HOF 2015: The Outsiders
It's Hall of Fame Day! In Part 1, we looked at those who would've been elected. In Part 2, we look at those who fell a little short.
Predictions on the 2015 Hall of Fame vote
When the Hall of Fame balloting results are announced tomorrow, how many players from the crowded ballot will be selected? Looking at the ballots already made public can give an excellent clue.
The crowded Hall of Fame ballot
There are over twenty worthy players on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. Will this doom many of these players to never being enshrined? Not necessarily.
Evaluating relievers for the Hall of Fame
Is there a better way to evaluate reliever careers than just looking at their save totals?
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