Beating the Shift

Beating the Shift

There’s an MLB hitter who has beaten the shift 14 times this season. By “beaten the shift,” we mean that he put a ball in play which would have normally been an out if the defense was positioned in their typical fashion, but due to the shift, it became a hit. Curious...
Explaining James Shields

Explaining James Shields

Numbers behind the turnaround The Chicago White Sox acquired James Shields in early June with the intention of upgrading their pitching staff. They were just three games behind the first-place Indians at the time, with a record of 29–28. “We’re pleased to add a...
Game of the Day — Friday, July 22

Game of the Day — Friday, July 22

Some things you’ll find below, from our award-winning research tool, Remarkable: Span can’t miss Tanaka limiting damage vs heart of the order A-Rod’s streak (not good) Giants hitters have an OBP of .439 when leading off an inning over their past 8 games. (MLB Rank:...
MLB HOME RUN DERBY 2016

MLB HOME RUN DERBY 2016

Here’s your official scouting report for the 2016 Home Run Derby. Enjoy! BRACKET 1: TRUMBO VS SEAGER MARK TRUMBO — BALTIMORE ORIOLES MARK TRUMBO 2016 HOME RUNS COREY SEAGER — LOS ANGELES DODGERS COREY SEAGER 2016 HOME RUNS BRACKET 2: STANTON VS CANO GIANCARLO...