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…
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…
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…
Judge’s injury can’t hide years-long issues with Yankees’ defense
Aaron Judge strained a flexor in his elbow on Saturday, an injury that the New York Yankees say could keep him off the field for a few weeks. It's a…