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Let’s Look at the Data Behind Bo Bichette’s No-Stride Approach Let’s Look at the Data Behind Bo Bichette’s No-Stride Approach

With the help of Statcast's bat tracking data and metrics, we can better understand hitters'..
Player’s View: The Best Game of My Life Player’s View: The Best Game of My Life

A dozen big leaguers recall their best-ever individual performances, from youth baseball on up.
Spencer Torkelson and Edouard Julien Optioned to Triple-A Spencer Torkelson and Edouard Julien Optioned to Triple-A

Julien may soon rule again, but Torkelson's 2024 has thrown a wrench into the works.
Faster Fastballs Produce Worse Swings Faster Fastballs Produce Worse Swings

Or: using a ton of data to find a result that seems intuitively obvious, for fun and profit.
Braves, Adam Kolarek Agree To Minor League Deal Braves, Adam Kolarek Agree To Minor League Deal

The Braves have agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Adam Kolarek, as reflected on the..
Support Our Trade Deadline Coverage And Go Ad-Free Support Our Trade Deadline Coverage And Go Ad-Free

The trade deadline is always an exciting and extremely busy time of year here at MLB Trade Rumors.  ..
Shohei Ohtani’s Threshold Moment With the Angels Shohei Ohtani’s Threshold Moment With the Angels

The Angels prove there's more to winning baseball games than simply having good players.
Tuck on Roll: The Astros Have a New Best Player Tuck on Roll: The Astros Have a New Best Player

Kyle Tucker has been very good for five years. But what if he turned into a superstar?
Andrew McCutchen Is Flipping Patient Andrew McCutchen Is Flipping Patient

The Pirates star has figured out the secret to leading the league in bat flips: decouple them from..
Jung Hoo Lee Goes Down Amid a Brutal String of Giants Injuries Jung Hoo Lee Goes Down Amid a Brutal String of Giants Injuries

The former KBO star faces an extended absence after he dislocated his left shoulder crashing into..
Early Observations From Statcast’s New Bat Tracking Data Early Observations From Statcast’s New Bat Tracking Data

Luis Arraez doesn't miss, Juan Soto is incredible, Ketel Marte is a righty power monster, and other ..
Paul About Skenes’ First Start in Pittsburgh Paul About Skenes’ First Start in Pittsburgh

Here’s what went down in what was perhaps the most-hyped pitching debut since Stephen Strasburg’s..
Jo Adell Is Finally Putting It Together Jo Adell Is Finally Putting It Together

Now in his fifth year of trying to maintain a lineup spot, the 25-year-old slugger is making much..
Injury and Early Struggles Have Delayed Wyatt Langford’s Breakout Injury and Early Struggles Have Delayed Wyatt Langford’s Breakout

The Rangers rookie is expected to miss three to four weeks with a hamstring strain.
Behind the Skenes: Breaking Down the Game’s Best Pitching Prospect Behind the Skenes: Breaking Down the Game’s Best Pitching Prospect

This guy is better now than he was a year ago, when he was the first pick in the draft.
This Isn’t the Same Adley Rutschman This Isn’t the Same Adley Rutschman

The Orioles catcher has been much more aggressive at the plate this season, but opposing pitchers..
Pinch-Hitting Is on the Rise in the Age of the Universal DH Pinch-Hitting Is on the Rise in the Age of the Universal DH

Pinch-hitting rates in games with the designated hitter have risen in every season of the universal ..
Oakland Athletics Top 32 Prospects Oakland Athletics Top 32 Prospects

Oakland's recent rebuild trades haven't gone especially well, contributing to a system that's in..
The Precarious Position of the Pending Free Agent The Precarious Position of the Pending Free Agent

After years spent toiling in the team-controlled desert, some players are wondering if the free..
The State of Starters in 2024 The State of Starters in 2024

The decline of starter workloads is unquestionably real, but the magnitude may have been overstated.
The Great College Home Run Chase The Great College Home Run Chase

A generation of dinger-mashing giants is wreaking havoc on the SEC, and possibly the NCAA record..
Stock Falling: Four Players I’m Lower On After a Month of Play Stock Falling: Four Players I’m Lower On After a Month of Play

Yesterday was about the good vibes, but these four players' starts have me re-evaluating my..
Diamondbacks Acquire Jace Peterson Diamondbacks Acquire Jace Peterson

The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Jace Peterson and cash for minor league pitcher Chad Patrick,..
Astros Claim Jake Cousins From Brewers, Designate Blake Taylor Astros Claim Jake Cousins From Brewers, Designate Blake Taylor

The Astros have claimed right-hander Jake Cousins off waivers from the Brewers, reports Adam..
Discover the Exciting Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX Discover the Exciting Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX

Are you looking for an exciting baseball tournament in Lubbock, TX? Look no further! Allen Baseball ..
Spectator Rules for the Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX Spectator Rules for the Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX

Are you wondering what are some of rules for spectators attending this baseball tournament? Find..
The Deconstructed Hitter The Deconstructed Hitter

This is the story of the batter-shaped pitching aid that’s seemingly in every bullpen in America.
How Do You Illustrate Rays of the Sun? How Do You Illustrate Rays of the Sun?

This is the story of how Tampa Bay got the most interesting part of its logo.
Jake Cronenworth Has Bounced Back. He Should Be Bouncing Back Even More. Jake Cronenworth Has Bounced Back. He Should Be Bouncing Back Even More.

What is this undersized, line drive-hitting first baseman, this Millennial Mientkewicz, doing near..
Top of the Order: Suzuki’s Oblique Injury Strains Cubs’ Depth Top of the Order: Suzuki’s Oblique Injury Strains Cubs’ Depth

Injuries fell two NL Central standouts, while the Rangers rotation gets a boost.
Call Him Butter, Because Craig Kimbrel Is On a Roll Call Him Butter, Because Craig Kimbrel Is On a Roll

Oh right, Craig Kimbrel is still an elite closer.
Top of the Order: Trevor Story’s Injury Tests Boston’s Thin Infield Depth Top of the Order: Trevor Story’s Injury Tests Boston’s Thin Infield Depth

Today, we look at how Trevor Story’s injury affects Boston’s middle infield situation. Plus, the..
Prospect Pupu Platter: Jackson Merrill, Spencer Arrighetti, and Luis Gil Prospect Pupu Platter: Jackson Merrill, Spencer Arrighetti, and Luis Gil

Scouting notes on the Padres center fielder and two pitchers on the starter/reliever line.
Tres turnos al bate en Minnesota Tres turnos al bate en Minnesota

El béisbol suele estar en su mejor momento cuando lo indetenible se encuentra con lo inamovible.The ..
A new season, a new format A new season, a new format

The Dodgers are the easiest team to root for; the Tigers, not so much
Swinging For The Fences: Life As A Baseball Player In Contra Costa County, California Swinging For The Fences: Life As A Baseball Player In Contra Costa County, California

In the sun-drenched landscapes of Contra Costa County, California, where the air is filled with the ..
Minor League Baseball Players from Contra Costa County, California Minor League Baseball Players from Contra Costa County, California

Do you know how many minor league baseball players are from Contra Costa County, California? The..
Which Baseball Teams in Contra Costa County, California Have the Most Players? Which Baseball Teams in Contra Costa County, California Have the Most Players?

If you're looking to join one of these successful baseball teams in Contra Costa County, California,..
Which Baseball Teams in Contra Costa County, California Have the Most Promising Young Talent? Which Baseball Teams in Contra Costa County, California Have the Most Promising Young Talent?

In Contra Costa County, California there are several teams with promising young talent that could..
A Living Embodiment of the Idiom: “Penny-Wise but Pound-Foolish” A Living Embodiment of the Idiom: “Penny-Wise but Pound-Foolish”

It's 230 kilometers from Cleveland to Columbus, but only one Myles.