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 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
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals prediction and odds for Tuesday, June 6
Over the weekend, the Arizona Diamondbacks had a chance to trade punches with one of the best teams in the National League, but ended up losing the series 2-1 to the Braves after taking Game 1. Now, the 35-25 first place Diamondbacks are in DC for a three-game series with the 25-34 Washington Nation...
2023-06-06 02:59
Braves vs. Diamondbacks prediction and odds for Sunday, June 4 (Back Atlanta as underdogs)
Two of the best teams in the National League this season play a rubber match on Sunday afternoon.The Braves will send out Mike Soroka who made his first start in two seasons last week to mediocre results, but some rust could be expected after two major Achilles surgeries in as many years. He wil...
2023-06-05 02:22
MLB standings by run differential: Astros deserve more credit
Looking at the MLB standings by run differential reveals that the Astros deserve more credit, the NL Central is indecipherable and more.The MLB standings can still drastically change before the end of the season but after two months of play we have a good idea of which teams have it together and...
2023-06-04 07:57
MLB to Take Over Padres Broadcasts After Diamond Sports Group Misses Rights Fee Payment
Diamond Sports Group missed its rights payment to the Padres and lost its broadcast rights fees.
2023-05-31 08:55
MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams
This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...
2023-05-29 20:53
Red Sox: Kutter Crawford makes insane diving play, but leaves due to injury
Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford went all out on a dive to get an out at first base in Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Boston Red Sox recently ended their four-game losing streak this past Friday when they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2. On Saturday, the te...
2023-05-28 10:51
John Kruk Really Hates Baseball's New Rules
Phillies broadcaster John Kruk went off on MLB's new rules.
2023-05-25 06:18
Zac Gallen Killed a Bird With a Warmup Toss
Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen hit a bird with a warmup toss. It did not survive.
2023-05-18 04:52