By Darren Helley Defense wins championships; the simple yet essential and fundamental philosophy of allowing a few runs as possible to secure that precious win. Most fans immediately run to pitching statistics to get a feel for the defensive capabilities … Continue reading Getting to know stats: Fielding and Defense
Ollie is joined by Ed Overend to talk an array of topics. The Cubs situation with Kris Bryant, the mentality of the media and to predict 2015’s awards. Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 40: Kris Bryant, Awards Preview, Puig & Harper
By Casey Boguslaw Baseball, of all the major sports, has the largest window of playing age. The sport often sees large gaps in between visits to the big stage. The Comeback Player of the Year award is not the most … Continue reading 2015 bounce back candidates
Ollie & Steven wrap up the 2015 divisional portion of the preview series. Can the Mariners generate enough offense? What do we expect from the Angels? Are the Rangers set for disaster? Will a AL West team be in the World … Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 39: Preview Series – American League West
By Edward Overend While most traditionalist stats are all but gone from most Major League front offices, the casual fan and the older generations of die-hard fans have stuck with the statistics. Classic and easy to remember, a century of … Continue reading Why RBIs are a flawed stat
We’re rounding 3rd on the 2015 preview series as Ollie & Steven preview the AL Central. What can we expect from Miguel Cabrera? Will the White Sox offseason moves pay-off? Were the Royals a fluke in 2014? Are the Indians … Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 38: Preview Series – American League Central
Ollie sits down with Brad Cook from Out of the Park Developments to discuss the release of baseball’s best video game – Out of the Park Baseball 16. All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 37: Out of the Park Baseball 16 Release
Ollie & Steven move over to the American League starting with Ollie’s division. Can the Red Sox go worst to first again? How do the Yankees handle A-Rod and Tanaka? Can the Blue Jays compete? And are the O’s being … Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 36: Preview Series – American League East
By Edward Overend To some players, it’s a sign of disrespect. To some fans it’s a sign of weakness. But to anybody who looks up and down the list of projected lineups as we get close to the start of the … Continue reading The role of the ‘platoon’ player
By Darren Helley Pitching statistics can be both mind-blowing and downright confusing. As compared to the step-by-step evolution of batting statistics, pitching has many more scenarios and external factors surrounding its key stats. None of which proves that better than … Continue reading Getting to know stats: Pitching
By Adam Brown With the season a matter of days away, it’s time to divert our attention away from baseball’s tiresome, elongated pre-season and start thinking about the real thing. Well I’m sure the winners and wildcards of the divisions will … Continue reading Awards Preview – American League CY Young
The preview series rumbles along with the last of the National League. What is AJ Preller doing? Are the Rockies committed to winning? What to expect from Yasiel Puig? Are the Giants in trouble? All those questions answered and much more. … Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 35: Preview Series – National League West
Call to the Bullpen 