Other people’s players and two different types of rankings.
An unrecognized pitcher, an overused pitcher, and Larry.
Brad Lidge and game theory, the odd HBP/World Cup connection, and what’s up with Rich Harden.
The randomness of a perfect game is a big part of what makes one so special.
Making the call at first base, George Will’s theory of labor, and Popper in sabermetrics.
We will likely never have enough information to truly separate between the truths that are analytic and those that are synthetic workable.
The differences are not large between good and bad baserunning teams but big enough to determine a pennant race.
The Reds and Padres are winning games now but will they still be relevant in September?
Can the Astros and Mariners do anything to improve their moribund offenses?
Individual game narratives are influenced by the writer and often lose subjective details.
Mapping baseball websites, bad blackouts, and the battle cry of John Jaso.
Great broadcasters, reliever leverage, and Jeff Francoeur’s strike zone.
Randomness, probability, and the frustrating search for consistency.
The Rangers are now powered by speed and defense rather than bashing.
Heyward pays for himself, HBP leadership, and Ryan Dempster as Yossarian.
Two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum is making up for the loss of zip on his fastball with better action.