Boone and the Yankees’ real problem runs deeper than analytics
When New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone stepped out of the dugout to take the ball from starting pitcher Max Fried in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card…
Clayton Kershaw’s mastery of command: Why first-pitch strikes defined his greatness
When I was growing up, Clayton Kershaw was the best starter in baseball, pretty much without question. He seemed to be the hope for a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise hungry…
Phillies’ batting approach threatens October success
Imagine this: it's a brisk October night at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.…
Cal Raleigh is breaking baseball’s rules: Even 50 home runs don’t tell the whole story
Cal Raleigh has been rewriting the rules of baseball all year, but it came to a head on Monday night, when he became the first catcher in MLB history to…
Why the Astros’ clutch wins may not translate in the MLB playoffs
Our favorite thing to talk about, to witness as sports fans is the immeasurable clutch factor — that ability of a player or team to find a way to win…
With expansion looming, MLB realignment feels inevitable — here’s how I’d do it
Commissioner Rob Manfred floated the idea of geographic realignment during the Little League Classic on ESPN’s "Sunday Night Baseball" this week, a possibility that seems to be contentious. Some love…
Mariners’ cold stretch doesn’t change their October outlook
The Seattle Mariners have cooled off over the past week, losing two straight series to the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets after winning 10 of 11 games following…
Roman Anthony’s extension is a rare win-win for the Red Sox
When I first saw that outfielder Roman Anthony agreed to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, I was confused. I didn't understand why a 21-year-old…
Same script, new arms: Yankees repeat flawed bullpen strategy at trade deadline
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing again and again but expecting a different result — much like how the New York Yankees fulfill their “help will be…
Clash between Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred hurts more than helps
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper reportedly cursing out MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about the potential of the league implementing a salary cap is a bad look. For Harper himself. For…