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Circle Change: Fresh Eyes Gaze Upon the 2018 Yankees$
9/20
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On the theoretical good fans' consternation could do for the baseball world.
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Rubbing Mud: Sliders Have Overtaken Sinkers (and What it Means) $
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Rubbing Mud: Sliders Have Overtaken Sinkers (and What it Means) $
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Circle Change: Fresh Eyes Gaze Upon the 2018 Yankees $
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Short Relief: Space Oddities
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Soft Toss: A New(ish) Day
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Prospectus Hit List: September 20, 2018
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Transaction Analysis: Remember Me? $
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Top of the Pops: Week 25 $
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Fantasy Freestyle: The Deep League Report – 2018 By The Numbers $
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What You Need To Know: Orioles Are No 2003 Tigers
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BP en español: Exposición de Jonrones Solitarios
9/20
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Soft Toss: A New(ish) Day
9/20
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Brendan Gawlowski takes over as the Minor League Editor at Baseball Prospectus.
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Baseball Therapy: Fixing the Service Time Manipulation Problem
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Defensive Indifference: Anatomy of an 11-Game Losing Streak $
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Short Relief: Flights of Fancy
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Fantasy Freestyle: Hitting on Hit-Tool Guys $
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The Great Fantasy Waiver Wire Project: Week 25 – Reviewing Positions and Playing Time $
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What You Need To Know: Taylor Made It Happen
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BP en español: La llamada – Justus Sheffield
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Banjo Hitter: The Legend of La Tortuga
9/18
Most Searched Players
| IP | RA+ | DRA | WARP |
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| 201.3 | 1.10 | 2.98 | 6.58 |
| IP | RA+ | DRA | WARP |
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| 214.3 | 1.37 | 2.22 | 8.41 |
| IP | RA+ | DRA | WARP |
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| 72.0 | .77 | 5.75 | -.00 |
Baseball Therapy: Fixing the Service Time Manipulation Problem
9/19
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Would ditching service time for an age-based free agency system stop teams from keeping top prospects in the minors?
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9/19
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Hug a Giants fan.
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9/18
Willians Astudillo is more than just a novelty act.
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9/20
Episode 175: Inconsistent Players and Top Prospects
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8/30
Episode 174: Injuries and Struggling Players Galore
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8/23
Episode 28: Women’s Baseball World Cup and the Rise of the 100 MPH Pitcher
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8/21
Episode 70: Boys of Summer
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8/16
Episode 173: Winding Down the Season
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8/09
Episode 69: In Pursuit of Another Deadline
Flu-Like Symptoms: Solo Homer-A-Rama$
9/18
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Are bases-empty homers crowding out all other long balls?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightMonday Morning Ten Pack: Our Favorite Prospect Stories of 2018$
9/17
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Jo Adell, CF, Anaheim Angels of Orange County (Double-A Mobile) I’ve spilled more than enough digital ink about the physical specimen that is the number three overall prospect in baseball. But what impressed me most about Adell, and in turn solidified him as my favorite prospect of the season, was his acumen for adjustment. Adell’s...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightRubbing Mud: Balancing Urgency and Confidence in Cleveland$
9/14
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No team had an easier path to the playoffs, but are the Indians ready to make a run in October?
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Transaction Analysis: Remember Me? $
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Transaction Analysis: Something Old, Even if it’s New
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Transaction Analysis: Bringing Rain to Cleveland
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Transaction Analysis: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop $
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Transaction Analysis: The Rich Get … Somewhat Wealthier
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Transaction Analysis: Bench Bats and the Backup Catcher Exchange Program $
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Transaction Analysis: Born To Run
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Transaction Analysis: Washington’s Delayed, Harper-Less Selloff $
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Transaction Analysis: Credible Threats $
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Transaction Analysis: Fernando Goes West
8/10
Transactions
September 20, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays called up CF Austin Meadows from Triple-A Durham (International).
Tampa Bay Rays called up P Chih-Wei Hu from Triple-A Durham (International).
Tampa Bay Rays called up P Austin Pruitt from Triple-A Durham (International).
Tampa Bay Rays called up P Hoby Milner from Triple-A Durham (International).
September 19, 2018
Chicago Cubs selected the contract of P Allen Webster
Chicago Cubs placed P Brandon Morrow on the 60-day disabled list - Right biceps inflammation.
Arizona D-backs called up P Jake Barrett from Triple-A Reno (Pacific Coast).
September 18, 2018
Los Angeles Angels placed P Nick Tropeano on the 60-day disabled list - Right shoulder inflammation.
Banjo Hitter: The Breakout Players of 2018
9/13
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Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Chapman, Javier Baez, and Alex Bregman highlight this season's biggest breakouts.
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9/07
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A case for separating what is rational from what is ethical.
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TAv
| 1 | Mike Trout ANA | .381 |
| 2 | Mookie Betts BOS | .351 |
| 3 | Tyler White HOU | .350 |
| 4 | Luke Voit SLN,NYA | .348 |
| 5 | J.D. Martinez BOS | .344 |
| 6 | Paul Goldschmidt ARI | .340 |
| 7 | Christian Yelich MIL | .339 |
| 8 | Justin Turner LAN | .338 |
| 9 | Ryan O'Hearn KCA | .338 |
| 10 | Jeff McNeil NYN | .338 |
BWARP
| 1 | Mike Trout ANA | 8.76 |
| 2 | Mookie Betts BOS | 8.09 |
| 3 | Alex Bregman HOU | 7.59 |
| 4 | Jose Ramirez CLE | 6.97 |
| 5 | Matt Chapman OAK | 6.61 |
| 6 | Paul Goldschmidt ARI | 6.20 |
| 7 | Francisco Lindor CLE | 5.90 |
| 8 | Javier Baez CHN | 5.90 |
| 9 | J.T. Realmuto MIA | 5.89 |
| 10 | Freddie Freeman ATL | 5.88 |
DRA
| 1 | Edwin Diaz SEA | 1.70 |
| 2 | Josh Hader MIL | 1.81 |
| 3 | Ryan Pressly MIN,HOU | 1.86 |
| 4 | Dellin Betances NYA | 1.94 |
| 5 | Kirby Yates SDN | 1.97 |
| 6 | Chris Sale BOS | 2.07 |
| 7 | Matt Barnes BOS | 2.13 |
| 8 | Xavier Cedeno CHA,MIL | 2.13 |
| 9 | Will Harris HOU | 2.16 |
| 10 | Jacob deGrom NYN | 2.17 |
PWARP
| 1 | Jacob deGrom NYN | 7.28 |
| 2 | Max Scherzer WAS | 7.23 |
| 3 | Justin Verlander HOU | 6.85 |
| 4 | Aaron Nola PHI | 6.37 |
| 5 | Corey Kluber CLE | 5.82 |
| 6 | Gerrit Cole HOU | 5.80 |
| 7 | Patrick Corbin ARI | 5.71 |
| 8 | Chris Sale BOS | 5.58 |
| 9 | Trevor Bauer CLE | 5.52 |
| 10 | Blake Snell TBA | 5.49 |