The acquisition of Adam Dunn continues one of Billy Beane’s most repeated tactics. Does it work?
What are the major topics of conversation among the analytically minded going to be come 2015?
Has MLB given up on stopping intentional beanballs?
The Marlins and Astros, competitors neither, get in on the trade deadline action.
How does the shocking trade of Nomar Garciaparra look 10 years in the rear-view?
It’s in the agent’s interest to get the most money for his players. That’s true… mostly.
Ben and Zachary talk to Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Evan Drellich about the Astros’ contentious negotiations with no. 1 overall pick Brady Aiken.
Maybe all those All-Star relievers is actually the right idea
Even the All-Star Game gets collectively bargained.
Why the schedule we’re stuck with isn’t necessarily the one we should want.
When non-pitchers take the mound, do players from particular positions perform better?
When will we see another hitter attempt to take a pitcher down?
An underused tactic that requires some courage.
Why all the incentives are aligned in favor of contracts like the Astros’ new first baseman’s, and how that could change.
A look at challenge rates, success rates, and delays so far.