Gamethread: Blue Jays at White Sox
What did the Chris Volstad era mean to you?
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Alrighty...let’s start with some roster moves that happened just...
What did the Chris Volstad era mean to you?
Time: 7:10 p.m. CST
TV: NBC Sports Chicago +
Radio: WGN 720
Alrighty...let’s start with some roster moves that happened just...
Here’s a weird one to scratch off your trade deadline bingo card.
The Cleveland Indians are reportedly one of the “most aggressive” teams inquiring about Texas Rangers ball crusher Joey Gallo, per Sports Day.
Featuring reports from many, many beat reporters.
Today, reports were confirmed that Jacoby Ellsbury — the Yankees outfielder currently in the middle of a seven-year, $153 million contract that runs through 2020 with a team option for 2021 and who hasn’t played a game in 2018 ...
Welcome to "This Week in SABR!" Click here to view this week's newsletter on the web. Here's what we've been up to as of July 27, 2018:
From SABR member David Kagan at The Hardball Times on July 26, 2018:
In a game full of diverse, dynamic personalities, Yasiel Puig stands apart. Everyone agrees he is an outstanding defensive right fielder...
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on July 27, 2018:
An impromptu conversation will sometimes glean quality interview material, and that was the case earlier this season when I chewed the fat with Scott Emerson in the visiting dugout at Fenway Park.
From Sheryl Ring at FanGraphs on July 27, 2018:
Remember Ryan Doumit? I’m dating myself by saying it, but back in 2005 and 2006, I was obsessed with him. He was an oft-injured catcher who could really hit.
One of SABR's earliest and most influential research committees has started a brand-new website. Check out the Statistical Analysis Committee's forum, which launched this week, at sabrstatanalysis.blog.
The Phillies missed out on Manny Machado, so they turned to a division rival for some help at shortstop.
We are mere days away from the non waiver deadline and by all accounts the Indians front office has been busy working the phones to improve a playoff bound team. I've also been busy with my chicken...
The Diamondbacks are loading up for a stretch run and the Twins continue to try and stockpile prospects.
Rockies’ Current Record:
54-47, one game back of the NL Wildcard and two games back of the division-leading Dodgers. The Rockies have won eight of their last ten games, most recently trading blows with the AL West leading Astros.
From SABR members Mike Bates and Bill Parker at This Week in Baseball History podcast on July 27, 2018, with SABR member Adam Darowski:
From TJ Cotterill at the Tacoma News Tribune on July 27, 2018:
Felix Hernandez pitched through the first month of the season unsure just what to expect from start to start.
Something had to change.