Rubbing Mud: Heads-Up Hacking — So You Got Ahead$
2/06
More than first-pitch hitting or being great after falling behind in the count, thriving after going ahead 1-0 seems to correlate damn near perfectly with overall batting talent.
Rubbing Mud: Let’s Talk About Shifts$
2/04
If commissioner Rob Manfred wants to artificially generate more offense or a game predicated more on balls in play, he has several options.
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1/29
It's not about swinging at everything, but it's certainly about swinging at everything good.
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1/24
You might be surprised by which free agent hitter fares best against the best.
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1/18
Are hitters being aggressive enough on first pitches?
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1/15
Examining the Cubs' quiet offseason.
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1/14
Jeffrey Loria isn't involved this time.
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12/06
DRC+ provides a new lens for seeing Graig Nettles as one of the most underrated players of all time.
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11/21
Where is Max Kepler's place in the Minnesota Twins universe?
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11/13
This is the perfect time for Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore to pounce on a great trade offer.
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9/28
Paul Molitor does not have a magical presence, but the Twins are still hoping he has ... something.
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9/27
Are the Cubs falling behind the innovation curve?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightRubbing Mud: Sliders Have Overtaken Sinkers (and What it Means)$
9/20
Pitching is radically different than it was just a few years ago.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightRubbing Mud: Balancing Urgency and Confidence in Cleveland$
9/14
No team had an easier path to the playoffs, but are the Indians ready to make a run in October?
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9/11
Defense has carried the Diamondbacks this season.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightRubbing Mud: Alex Anthopoulos, TINSTAAPP, and a Giant Rubber Band$
9/10
Alex Anthopoulos is doing what he does, and the Braves are better for it.
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