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Out of Left Field
On the one-year anniversary of the Drive Into Deep Left Field by Castellanos, Connor Turner reflects on that day, his identity, and how MLB has a long way to go in its outreach to the LGBTQIA+ community
Analysis: Nathan Eovaldi’s (Un)Lucky Season
In a season full of surprises, one of the biggest has been Boston’s Nathan Eovaldi - who has unexpectedly found himself at the top of the AL pitcher WAR leaderboard despite an unremarkable ERA. But perhaps the weirdest thing about his 2021 is just how lucky - and unlucky - he has been throughout the year.
Commentary: Tatís Solidifies His Spot as the Face of Baseball
Fernando Tatís Jr’s record-setting contract extension tells us something we already know: El Niño is here to stay
Analysis: The Cubs Replace Kyle Schwarber With...Basically Kyle Schwarber
Just two months after non-tendering Kyle Schwarber, the Cubs have signed Joc Pederson as his replacement in 2021. However, does this move actually make Chicago better off?
Commentary: The Blake Snell Trade is Good for the Padres, but Bad for Baseball
The Rays shocked the baseball world Sunday night by trading away their ace to the San Diego Padres. But underneath this trade lies a disturbing problem with the way Tampa Bay views their players…
Commentary: The Mets’ Golden Opportunity
Heading into the 2021 season, the Mets have a new owner, $24 million in freed-up payroll, and all sorts of options in front of them. Can Steve Cohen live up to his early hype?
Commentary: What is Old is New Again
In reaction to Tony La Russa being announced as the new manager of the White Sox, we tell the story of how an out-of-touch skipper can stop a promising team dead in its tracks
Commentary: So, Um, What the Hell Happened Last Night?
While last night was supposed to be a celebration for both the Dodgers and MLB, the actions of one man overshadowed the coronation of LA’s dynasty and highlighted baseball’s image problem
Analysis: The Weird and Wonderful Stuff of Brusdar Graterol
Sporting a 100 MPH fastball with over a foot of horizontal and vertical movement, Brusdar Graterol has become one of the most electric pitchers in MLB. But why doesn’t he strike anyone out? We take a deep dive into the confusing numbers
Commentary: The Los Angeles Dodgers - Eternal Goliaths
For most of the past decade, the Dodgers have become the Evil Empire of the National League - the team with the most money, most star power, and most success in baseball. But can they finally get over their last hurdle and cement their dynasty with a World Series this year?
Analysis: Darvish or Bauer? Depends On Where You Look
Yu Darvish and Trevor Bauer have both put together fantastic seasons in 2020, but which one deserves the NL Cy Young? The answer is more complicated than you may think
Commentary: Looking Back at the Best Game of the 2020 Playoffs (So Far)
With the ALCS starting tonight, we relive the magic of Friday night’s game between the Yankees and the Rays - the best game of the 2020 Postseason so far
Commentary: Our 2020 Season Award Winners
After the weirdest season in Major League history, we take a look back at the year that was and give you our picks for the top 3 awards in each league
Analysis: The 2020 Miami Marlins - Schrödinger’s Team
The Miami Marlins are going to the NLDS. But the question still remains: are they actually a good team? The answer is more complicated than you might think
Commentary: Looking Back at Our 2020 Playoff Predictions
With one week left to go in the 2020 regular season, we take a look back at our preseason predictions and discuss the surprise teams of this weird year
Analysis: Don’t Fret About Fernando
After one of the best 40-game stretches in recent memory, the first couple weeks of September have seemed to stop Fernando Tatis Jr’s meteoric rise. Here’s why fans should not be worried about his slump.
Analysis: The State of the 2020 MVP Race
Heading into the playoff push, this year’s MVP candidates have about 10 more games to make their case for the award and get their teams to the postseason. Here is where each contender stands right now.
Analysis: The State of the 2020 Cy Young Race
With roughly two weeks to go in the regular season, the top Cy Young candidates in each league have just 2-3 more starts to make their case. Here is where each contender stands right now
Commentary: The Dream Season and the Nightmare
Two teams. Two sets of major expectations. One has lived up to the hype, while the other has struggled mightily in 2020. What do these teams tell us about the 2020 season?