What does OPS mean in baseball?
"Moneyball" popularized advanced statistics in baseball, including one oft-used stat known as OPS. What exactly does OPS measure?Of all American sports, baseball might have the most complicated terminology. MLB metrics start at a basic ground level -- home runs, RBIs, batting average -...
2023-08-22 03:56
Cardinals have a chance to win the Jack Flaherty trade on Monday
The St. Louis Cardinals called up a key player from the Jack Flaherty deal, creating a path to winning the trade.When John Mozeliak traded away Jack Flaherty (and more) at the deadline, he cited his goal as creating pitching depth. Flaherty is set to enter free agency after the season, and did s...
2023-08-22 00:17
Who did this? Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman meet to avoid Yankees responsibility
Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman, and Hal Steinbrenner all met recently before the New York Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox.The New York Yankees have tried to keep the faith that they can turn around their disastrous 2023 season. They cited players returning from injury and positives in bruta...
2023-08-21 12:45
Braves broadcast slams Angel Hernandez for terrible call on Marcell Ozuna (Video)
Angel Hernandez szn is back in full swing, and Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna was his latest victim.The Braves faced off against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, but what fans didn't realize what that Atlanta is also tasked with defeating umpire Angel Hernandez.Hernandez, who r...
2023-08-21 03:23
3 Atlanta Braves prospects to call up this September, 1 who isn't ready
When rosters expand come September, the Atlanta Braves should call up a few of their top prospects, including A.J. Smith-Shawver.The Braves called up Vaughn Grissom when Ozzie Albies was placed on the injured list this week, so he does not make the cut as the 22-year-old is already in the big le...
2023-08-21 01:52
MLB Rumors: Cardinals wish list, White Sox drama, Cubs extension
MLB Rumors: White Sox conducting internal investigation about team cultureTwo weeks after former relief pitcher Keynan Middleton blew the whistle on the White Sox, the organization has decided to conduct an internal investigation.According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the White Sox ann...
2023-08-21 01:51
SF Giants get much-needed pitching reinforcements in form of top prospect
Kyle Harrison has long been the Giants’ most highly regarded prospect. He’s now being called up to the majors for his debut, sources tell FanSided.The San Francisco Giants are calling up left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, the team’s No. 1 ranked prospect, sources familiar ...
2023-08-20 23:16
MLB Rumors: 3 Yankees who won’t survive an offseason roster purge
The Yankees are going to go through an offseason roster purge after an awful 2023 campaign. These three players will be easy to walk away from.There's still a slim chance the Yankees make the playoffs in 2023. Realistically though, most fans are ready for the season to just end already. The...
2023-08-20 08:21
3 Chicago White Sox free agents the franchise should let go, 1 to re-sign
DENVER — With the Chicago White Sox entering Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a 48-74 record, it's clear some changes need to happen on the South Side.While the White Sox are not in the bottom of the American League Central (that dubious honor belongs to the Kans...
2023-08-20 08:20
Class in session: Braves pitcher had an incredible side-gig when called up
Allan Winans starred in the Atlanta Braves' masterful 21-3 shellacking of the New York Mets last week. Before the call-up, he was pitching for Triple-A Gwinnett -- and working a commendable side gig.The Atlanta Braves have been the kings of New York lately. The peak of their reign was Satur...
2023-08-20 06:29
Braves Rumors: 3 players Alex Anthopoulos should trade this offseason, 1 to keep
While the Atlanta Braves are focused on winning a World Series in 2023, Alex Anthopoulos must keep an eye towards the future.Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves have plenty of questions to answer this coming offseason. With most of their roster signed long-term, it gives Anthopoulos the flexibility ...
2023-08-20 03:29
3 Chicago Cubs Jed Hoyer should trade this offseason, 1 to hold onto
The Chicago Cubs have some tough decisions to make, including trade calls from president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.The Cubs bought at this season's MLB trade deadline, which was a stark contrast from years past. However, this offseason could be a different story depending on how this...
2023-08-20 02:27