The argument over the AL MVP isn’t a pointless squabble.
For reasons unclear, Matthew wants the Rangers’ third baseman to be the AL MVP. Can he make a case?
Madison Bumgarner reprises his memorable 2010 World Series start, killing Detroit softly to take a 2-0 series lead.
Why Robinson Cano deserves a second-plate vote on your mental AL MVP ballot.
Can the Yankees rebound to take Game Two without their star shortstop?
We went 44 seasons without a Triple Crown. In how many of those seasons would Cabrera’s 2012 have been good enough to win?
Almost no popular statistic will be “worthless,” exactly, and a good discourse might require more specific objections.
Ben and Sam discuss Jeff Luhnow’s plan to interview his players at the end of each season, then talk about why players and front-office executives are backing different candidates for AL MVP.
The best way to win a debate is to make the argument for the other side better than your opponent does. To support Mike Trout’s MVP case, Russell tries taking the opposite stance.
Ben and Sam talk about how we talk about the AL MVP debate, then discuss Mike Trout’s ability to adjust from at-bat to at-bat.
The Giants join the 100 percent club
Ben and Sam discuss whether teams will get creative with their Wild Card rosters, then talk about Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown chances and why we should care if he wins.
Miguel Cabrera has hit a lot of home runs at home in 2012. The San Francisco Giants? Not so much.
Rangers at the top, Hyrum Van Pooter at the bottom.
Bryce Harper is just the latest player to earn the most overused nickname in sports.
It’s too early to look at statistical leaderboards, but sometimes we have to anyway.