There was one story in major league baseball in the summer of 1971, and Vida Blue was it. In his first full season in the big leagues, the 21-year-old southpaw had taken the American League by storm, posting a 17–3 record by midseason. “How good is Blue’s fastball?” one opponent mused to Ebony magazine. “How […]
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Baseball’s Rainmaker Forced Out After Alleged Misconduct
Bob Bowman, long considered one of the most influential executives in media and sports, was pushed out by Major League Baseball after allegations related to his workplace conduct. WSJ.com: What’s News US
MLB teams abuzz about Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s next two-way superstar — here’s what fans should know about the Japanese phenom
Masterpress/Getty Shohei Ohtani has never thrown a pitch or made a plate appearance in an MLB game, yet for a few teams, he’s the biggest potential prize of the entire offseason. With a sweet left-handed swing to go along with his cannon for a right arm, Ohtani hits almost as well as he pitches, making […]
The Downside of Baseball’s Data Revolution—Long Games, Less Action
After years of ‘Moneyball’-style quantitative analysis, major-league teams are setting records for inactivity, prompting talk of rule changes. The dilemma holds lessons for the many businesses that have embraced Big Data as a guide to strategy. WSJ.com: What’s News US
MLB The Show 17 finally gives us baseball’s most graceful dance
The 3-6-3 double play. Continue reading… Polygon – All
Out of the Park Baseball’s cover contest says the hell with it, vote for 11 guys
The logical extreme of a sports game tradition Continue reading… Polygon – All
