MLB standings ordered by pitching whiff rate: Braves, Astros throwing filth
The MLB standings by pitching whiff rate give us a good sense of which teams are throwing the best stuff.Few sporting acts can capture the poetry of motion quite like pitching a baseball. Every pitcher operates as their own unique pace. Each wind-up has its own cadence, each release its own moti...
2023-06-30 06:48
MLB Rumors: Ohtani-Mets trade grade, Bieber surprise team, who will Cubs buy?
MLB Rumors: Surprise team emerges for Shane Bieber?Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber is expected to be available for trade at the deadline should the team still find themselves out of contention. Much of this has to do with Bieber's contract, and the face that Cleveland believes they have ...
2023-06-25 00:54
Athletics vs. Guardians prediction and odds for Wednesday, June 21 (Fade Oakland's Offense)
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians took care of business at home against the dreadful Oakland Athletics and now just need to take two more to sweep the series and maximize this opportunity to play the worst team in baseball.Game 2 of this three-game set will feature Paul Blackburn on the mound f...
2023-06-22 00:47
MLB standings if the result of every 1-run game was flipped
You've seen the regular MLB standings. Now, let's look at how the standings would look if the result of every team's one-run games were flipped.The 2023 MLB season has gone on for over two months. As of this writing (June 19, 2023), there are a couple of weeks until the All-Star G...
2023-06-20 06:21
MLB rumors: A's bolster pitching staff, Guardians embrace youth, more
MLB rumors: Athletics trade for Braves Triple-A pitcher Yacksel RiosThe Oakland Athletics and the Atlanta Braves are on opposite sides of the MLB standings right now. Atlanta is racing ahead in the NL East, poised to compete for another championship. The A's are bad -- like, historically bad....
2023-06-20 04:59
Guardians vs. Diamondbacks prediction and odds for Sunday, June 18
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a four game lead over the Dodgers in the NL West and today are going for the sweep in their interleague series with the Cleveland Guardians. Yesterday Arizona took a 6-3 win on a night they hit four home runs and are now 43-28. The Guardians are 32-38 and in second in t...
2023-06-19 01:58
Braves Rumors: 3 trade targets from other buyers, 1 team to avoid
Atlanta Braves trade targets are easy to find from likely sellers at the deadline, but who could be possible targets from other contenders looking to swap?Things are definitely humming right now for the Atlanta Braves, but the NL East leaders aren't still without needs that could be address...
2023-06-18 03:48
Guardians vs. Diamondbacks prediction and odds for Saturday, June 17 (Bet on Shane Bieber)
The Cleveland Guardians are just 2.5 games out of first place in the AL Central, and they could use a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are in first place in the NL West in order to bolster their standing.Arizona is 7-3 in its last 10 games, but it could be at a disadvantage in this game...
2023-06-18 00:17
Why the New York Mets should regret their lengthy commitment to Lindor
With a big smile and infectious personality, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is arguably one of the most marketable players in MLB. But should the Mets ultimately regret their long-term commitment to him?Back in January of 2021, the New York Mets acquired 'superstar' shortstop...
2023-06-16 02:22
MLB standings based on luck: Cardinals objectively unlucky, everything's going Marlins way
When you look at the MLB standings through the lens of luck, the St. Louis Cardinals have a real gripe while the Marlins would change nothing.Luck is hard to quantify, at least in the context of human reality. You may feel unlucky, but you can't actually prove that your luck is any better o...
2023-06-13 12:46
MLB Rumors: Ideal Braves fit, Yankees target a closer, Shane Bieber buzz
This player fits the Braves' rumored trade deadline plansThe Atlanta Braves are thriving early on this season, despite the injuries they have dealt with. They recently swept the New York Mets, who have the highest payroll in baseball. The team has a slight lead over the Miami Marlins, who are...
2023-06-12 06:27
MLB standings by wins per million spent: NY lights money on fire, Cubs no excuses
Today, we look at how MLB standings would play out if they were ordered by who was using their money the wisest so far this season.At the simplest form, building an MLB team is all about resource allocation. You can take various types of approaches. Spend big for proven talent and you should, al...
2023-06-10 01:24