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Spin-Enhancing Substances Leave A Telltale Drag Signature$

by Robert Arthur 8/27

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This may be a way to catch users.

Moving The Atlantic League Mound Back Has Had Mixed EffectsB

by Robert Arthur 8/24

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Players may be adapting to 61 feet, 6 inches.

The Pitchers Who Lost The Most RPM Are Suffering$

by Robert Arthur 8/20

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Sticky substance users begin to pay the price.

Jake Arrieta’s Career Shows The Limits Of Adjustments$

by Robert Arthur 8/17

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A mechanical transformation briefly turned him into one of the best pitchers in baseball.

A New Study Shows Umpire Discrimination Against Non-White Players

by Robert Arthur 8/13

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With the largest dataset yet, there are significant biases.

Minor League Attendance Is Crashing$

by Robert Arthur 8/10

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Attendance is down for all sports, but this decline is especially concerning.

This Was The Busiest Trade Deadline Ever$

by Robert Arthur 8/06

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Does the lack of dominant teams incentivize competition?

Minor Leaguers Hit The Ball Hard, Too$

by Robert Arthur 8/03

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But the high-end numbers are significantly lower and the ball doesn’t travel as far.

The Sticky Stuff Crackdown has Neutered the High Fastball$

by Robert Arthur 7/30

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Pitchers must turn to an old tactic—the low heater.

The Playoff Chase Is Mostly Over$

by Robert Arthur 7/27

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We’re having one of the least exciting playoff runs in recent memory.

Shohei Ohtani Might Be The Most Two-Way Player Ever

by Robert Arthur 7/23

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He’s on track to have the most combined PA+IP in history.

Shohei Ohtani Is Paying For His Own Contract

by Robert Arthur 7/20

Up to 4000 more fans attend games when he pitches.

The Best Pitchers Can Boost Attendance By 3,000 Fans Per Game$

by Robert Arthur 7/16

Making millions for their teams.

The Houston Astros Have A Historically Low Strikeout Rate$

by Robert Arthur 7/13

League-adjusted, the lowest of all time.

Several Ticks Separate The Minors From The Majors$

by Robert Arthur 7/09

And a few inches of pitch movement, too.

What Does The League Look Like Without Sticky Stuff?$

by Robert Arthur 7/06

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Maybe not so different from 2019.