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Blog Post Archive
Power Ranking MLB's 6 Divisions by Difficulty
Coming into the 2013 Major League Baseball season, it was obvious which divisions would be the best. The NL East had the Braves and the Nationals, while the AL West had the Angels, Rangers and Athletics. However, through the first quarter of the season, those thoughts can be thrown out the window, as only one of those five teams has met expectations. Show More Summary
Making the Case for WAR as Baseball's Most Perfect Statistic
Who needs peace when we've got WAR? Wins Above Replacement, that is. With sites like Baseball Reference, FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus making all sorts of statistics easily accessible and readily available, there's no shortage of interesting, intriguing, intelligent—even fun—metrics to consider. Show More Summary
1st-Quarter Grades for the Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are now roughly one quarter of the way through their 2013 season and are sitting atop the AL Central standings with a 23-17 record. Even with a nice start, some Indians fans may be hesitant to hop on the bandwagon...Show More Summary
5 Radical Predictions for the Remainder of the Mariners' Season
With optimism higher for many Mariners fans after a series win against the AL East leading New York Yankees, fans are starting to think about bigger things for the 2013 Seattle Mariners. From individual performances to team goals, there just seems to be a different vibe surrounding this Mariners team than has been there in years past. Show More Summary
San Francisco Giants Are Leading the National League West with Great Offense
The San Francisco Giants have a reputation for winning with pitching and defense. They've had four straight winning seasons and won two out of the last three World Series by allowing the fewest runs in baseball since 2009. However, thus far in 2013, the Giants are leading the National League West with a great offense. Show More Summary
6 Players MLB Teams Regret Not Re-Signing This Offseason
It’s not too early for a team to have buyer’s remorse after spending good money on a free agent who has yet to produce. I’m looking at you, Josh Hamilton, Melky Cabrera, B.J. Upton and Jeff Keppinger. But how about those players who signed elsewhere and are having big years? Their new team is certainly happy. Show More Summary
San Francisco Giants: Lessons Learned from Their Series vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The 2002 World Series Loss Still Stings Winning World Series titles in 2010 and 2012 should have pushed any lingering pain of the San Francisco Giants 2002 World Series loss far into the stratosphere—especially since I was among the million at the purely joyous 2010 parade. Show More Summary
Atlanta Braves: Grand Slam by Justin Upton Powers Victory over Dodgers
After a brutal 10-game road trip that saw the Atlanta Braves go 4-6 against the Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks, they returned home to Turner Field and finally got back on track with an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Show More Summary
The Death of the Pure Contact Hitter in Baseball
There's a certain type of hitter that you just don't see all that much in Major League Baseball anymore. Remember pure contact hitters? You know, guys like Rod Carew, Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn? These guys were all batting-average merchants in their heyday, and their approach was simple. Show More Summary
Buster Posey Talks to B/R About Giants Baseball, New Sports Drink and More
Buster Posey is the reigning NL MVP after completing a season where he helped lead the San Francisco Giants to their second World Series title in three seasons. In 2012, Posey hit.336 with 24 home runs and 103 RBI. Posey also led the Giants with an OPS of.957. Show More Summary
10 Biggest Takeaways from the First Quarter of the MLB Season
At some point in every baseball season, small sample size ceases to apply, context can be applied and conclusions on players, teams and pennant races can be made. While we may not be there on all accounts, the clock is ticking on the...Show More Summary
One Quick Roster Fix for Six MLB Contenders
It’s highly doubtful that any minor league player is going to have the type of impact Mike Trout had on the Los Angeles Angels when he joined the team in late April of last year and went to have one of the best rookie season’s ever (.326 BA, 30 HR, 83 RBI, 129 R, 49 SB). Show More Summary
MLB's Biggest Busts of the First Quarter of the 2013 Season
For an athlete, being labeled a bust might be worse than being labeled as bad or underwhelming because busts fall so far short of expectations that many wonder if they will ever turn back into themselves. Occasionally a player turns into a bust just because of time. Show More Summary
Blueprint to MLB Creating the Perfect Replay System for 2014
After enduring a truly brutal week of umpiring, Major League Baseball intends to expand the use of instant replay in time for the 2014 season, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com). "My opinion has evolved," Commissioner Bud...Show More Summary
What Reid Ryan as President Means for Astros, Nolan Ryan, Astros-Rangers Rivalry
The Houston Astros have their Ryan. Maybe not the Ryan they were hoping for, mind you, but the Ryan the Astros have hired certainly comes to them with baseball cred, and his hiring could potentially lead to a fascinating shake-up of the baseball landscape in Texas. Show More Summary
Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish, Nolan Ryan and the Pitch Count Problem
On Thursday night, Yu Darvish beat the Detroit Tigers and went 130 pitches. It wasn't his best performance this year or even this month, but it may end up the most scrutinized. As Darvish's pitch count climbed, everyone—including announcer Matt Vasgersian and analyst Tom Verducci—commented on pitch counts. Show More Summary
First-Quarter Grades for the Los Angeles Angels
With a quarter of the 2013 MLB season in the books, the Los Angeles Angels, 15-26, rank fourth out of five teams in the AL West. And it get's worse. The team now sits 12 games back from first place—the largest deficit at this point of a season since 2001 (h/t L.A. Show More Summary
Picking All 30 MLB Teams' MVP, Cy Young at the One-Quarter Mark
The 2013 MLB baseball season is flying by as the majority of the league has already passed the first quarter mark on the season. The good news is that the baseball season is so long that if teams or players have gotten off to a slow start, there is still time to turn the season around. Show More Summary
5 Things We Learned About the Phillies Through the 1st Quarter of the Season
The Philadelphia Phillies have had an interesting season thus far in 2013. The season has been riddled with ups and downs, from offensive resurgence of some players to injuries and depth issues concerning others. As the season has now officially reached the one-quarter mark, it may be safe to say that certain trends are here to stay for the Phillies. Show More Summary
The New York Mets Must Practice Patience Like the New York Islanders Did
In case you've been living under a rock, the New York Mets' Opening Day outfield was Lucas Duda, Marlon Byrd and Colin Cowgill. They have combined for 13 home runs and 38 RBI this season, which coming from three players is dreadful. To put it in perspective, the league leader in home runs, Justin Upton, has 13. Show More Summary