Ducks on the Pond: The Houston Astros and the Outfield Creep
12/04Another way a major-league team is using hitters' tendencies to reimagine defensive positioning.
Ducks on the Pond: Last Year’s Best Starter-To-Reliever Transition
11/20Probably not the one you're thinking of, if you're thinking of one at all.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: The Baltimore Hack
11/13The Orioles had just as much of an offensive profile as the Astros and Royals did.
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10/27How you can expect Kansas City to make their nearly impenetrable outfield even better.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: Slide Into Your DS Like…
10/04The Warthen Slider has helped two Mets playoff starters become dominant. Now, the other two LDS starters have worked on featuring the pitch.
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9/18Shifts are increasing to the point that very nontraditional shift candidates are being shifted against
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9/11Are teams pitching to and defending against Madison Bumgarner any differently than they did in the past?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: That Pitch Doesn’t Look Familia
8/30Jeurys Familia has added a weapon to his arsenal.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: David Peralta: Tony La Russa’s Savior
8/21Tony La Russa said he'd be "heartbroken" if the Diamondbacks didn't win and David Peralta has been a big part of Arizona's near-.500 record.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: The Many and Varied Deliveries of Johnny Cueto
8/15Johnny Cueto pitches a lot of different ways. What effect is it having on him and on batters?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: Shifting Expectations
8/07Who are some good candidates for outfield shifts, and are teams shifting against them?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: The Kiermaier Can
8/04Kevin Kiermaier is really good at defense. How good, and how does he do it?
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7/24A look at how Curtis Granderson has bolstered his defense in right field.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightDucks on the Pond: Dynamite Hack
7/18Charlie Blackmon used to swing at everything; now he doesn't. How's that working out for him?
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