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A Nationals six-man rotation would benefit Stephen Strasburg the most
A six-man rotation is just what the doctor ordered for Strasburg given his history.
Launch angles — Sep. 1, 2017
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The Mike Leake trade is good for everyone
The Cardinals traded Mike Leake to the Mariners, and everyone benefits. Maybe.
Launch angles — August 31, 2025
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The Red Sox have a lot in common with a previous pennant winner
It is not a perfect comparison, but the similarities to a 2014 wonder-team — good pitching, good defense, good contact, bad power — are striking.
Tabula Rasa: Hitters Edition
The only things we know with certainty are those we can prove.
Ranking the AL wild card contenders (by fun)
This will be a fun race for the second AL Wild Card. Who should you be rooting for?
Launch angles — August 30, 2025
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The NL MVP candidate no one is talking about
Despite flashier counterparts, Anthony Rendon has been the National League's Most Valuable Player thus far.
Gio Gonzalez might be doing something new
Gonzalez’s peripherals aren’t good, but there’s still reason to think that he’s a different pitcher.
The Red Sox have an offense problem
Despite leading their division, Boston has some issues at the plate.
Launch angles — August 29, 2025
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The playoff races, with luck stripped out
Everyone knows the playoff races involve lots of luck. What this article presupposes is... maybe they don’t.
Marty’s musings: tempers flare heading into September
Tempers and pennant races heat up as we hit the tail-end of August.
Sorting through the umpire controversy
MLB umpires have often been the subject of abuse at the hands of the league. The creation and use of a strong union is something we should support, not fear.
Launch angles — August 28, 2025
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Is Emilio Pagan the next Mariners relief ace?
Or, like Edwin Diaz, will he come down to earth after his incredible start?
Brandon Moss’s second-half resurgence
After a terrible first half, Brandon Moss is hitting for more power and putting together a meaningful season.
Launch angles — August 27, 2025
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What happened to Jonathan Lucroy’s framing?
Let’s break down some video and see if we can pinpoint what’s gone wrong.
Let’s get excited about the AL Wild Card race
With as many as seven teams vying for the final wild card spot, it’s shaping up as one of the most contested races we’ve seen.
Launch angles — August 26, 2025
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What is Rhys Hoskins’s ceiling?
He’s looked really good so far. How good could he be?
Major League Baseball and the pursuit of mediocrity
By diluting the playoff field, Major League Baseball has offered us something more
Launch angles — August 25, 2025
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Don’t get too excited about Gio Gonzalez
He’s having one of the best seasons in the league, if you don’t look at any advanced metrics.
Mike Trout is coming for you
After being out for weeks with an injury, Mike Trout has Mike Trouted his way back into the MVP race.
The most improved outfield defenses
What outfield units have taken the biggest steps forward from 2016 to 2017?
Launch angles — August 24, 2025
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The Astros' secret weapon
Brad Peacock’s new repertoire has made him one of the best pitchers in baseball at the ripe old age of 29.
Justin Turner is suddenly patient
Justin Turner has been good for a while, but he’s walked his way into a tight NL MVP race.
Launch angles — August 23, 2025
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