Sabermetrics

  1. Moneyball and Sabermetrics: The Sabers vs. the Traditionalists

    Read, watch TV, listen to the radio or just talk baseball around the water cooler, and someone will inevitably start mentioning things like OPS, WAR, VORP or any of a host of other acronyms that seemingly bring value to the discussion...

    Kagan Hudayar Written by Kagan Hudayar about 3 months ago 60 reads 0 comments

  2. Houston Astros and a shortcut to competitiveness in 2012

    Most fans and analysts believe the Houston Astros will be bringing up the rear in the NL Central again in 2012. Honestly, the odds weigh heavier there than in a rebound...

    Scott Barzilla Written by Scott Barzilla about 9 months ago 198 reads 3 comments

  3. AJ Burnett: New York Yankees Pitcher Changes Mechanics and Buys More Time

    AJ Burnett went into Thursday's start against the Boston Red Sox as the odd man out in the New York Yankees starting rotation. After changing his mechanics three days ago and holding baseball's best offense to two runs in 5...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 9 months ago 268 reads 2 comments

  4. Sabermetrics: Since When Is a Home Run Not a Batted Ball in Play?

    I understand that there is no defense against a home run. I understand that BABIP (Batted Average Balls in Play) is an attempt to measure the chances of a hitter making contact, putting the ball in play and getting a hit...

    Harold Friend Written by Harold Friend about 9 months ago 106 reads 0 comments

  5. Tampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria and His Baffling 2011 Season

    Evan Longoria 's season continues to be one of the most confounding of the year. Coming into Tuesday's game with the Tigers , Longoria has produced the worst line of his four-year career, ...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 9 months ago 354 reads 0 comments

  6. Oakland A's: Rich Harden Continues 2011 Comeback

    Fantasy owners and major league executives have been drawn to the promise of Rich Harden since he was called up by the Oakland A's in 2003. In a career derailed by injuries, Harden has compiled a 59-36 record with a 9...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 337 reads 1 comments

  7. Brett Lawrie Setting Himself Apart with Toronto Blue Jays

    Brett Lawrie, the Blue Jays ' best non-pitching prospect, acquired in the Shaun Marcum trade, has impressed in his brief stint in the majors this month. Through 13 games with the Blue Jays, Lawrie has posted a slash line of ...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 1,502 reads 6 comments

  8. New York Yankees: An Exminantion of Mariano Rivera's Season

    At this time last week, the New York and national media ran with the classic "Is Mariano Rivera Done?" theme, an almost yearly event that breaks down Rivera's recent weekly troubles...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 188 reads 0 comments

  9. Roy Oswalt Makes Return to Philadelphia Phillies Rotation

    Roy Oswalt returned from the DL to make his first start since June 23 (back injury) and had mixed results against the weak-hitting lineup of the San Francisco Giants ...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 356 reads 1 comments

  10. Boston Red Sox Big Three Leading Club to AL East Crown

    Yes, the Red Sox do get plenty of media attention, but this season is completely different. Carl Crawford's performance and lucrative contract have been ridiculed by Boston and baseball fans alike...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 165 reads 1 comments

  11. Atlanta Braves: Jair Jurrjens and His Date with Regression

    Jair Jurrjens turned in one of his worst starts of the season against the Nationals Monday night, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and one walk in five innings of work. He saw his ERA inflate from 2...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 470 reads 3 comments

  12. 2011 MLB All-Star Game: Does Fan Voting Stack Up with Raw Statistics?

    Earlier today, Major League Baseball announced the results of this year’s All-Star fan balloting, revealing the starting offensive lineups for the Midsummer Classic in Phoenix...

    Mason Argiropoulos Written by Mason Argiropoulos about 11 months ago 513 reads 0 comments